Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, making your points go further for award flights. For a limited time, every 1,000 Chase points transferred will net you 1,300 Virgin points—a rare and valuable opportunity for those eyeing transatlantic or partner redemptions.
Our Take
Good news for international premium flyers and points maximizers. This is one of the most lucrative Chase transfer bonuses, especially for those who know how to extract high value from Virgin Atlantic’s sweet spots. If you’ve been waiting to book ANA First or Delta One with points, this is the time to act.
What Changed
- Transfer bonus: 30% more Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points when transferring from Chase Ultimate Rewards
- Old rate: 1:1 (1,000 UR = 1,000 Virgin points)
- New rate: 1:1.3 (1,000 UR = 1,300 Virgin points)
- Effective: June 19, 2026
- End date: Not officially announced—expect 2-4 weeks based on past promos
Who Benefits Most
- ANA First Class aspirants: Book a roundtrip US–Japan for just 85,000–120,000 Virgin points (normally 110,000–145,000 UR points; now just ~85,000–93,000 UR points after bonus). At our 2.05¢/UR valuation, that's ~$1,900–$2,100 in value for a ticket often worth $15,000+.
- Delta One flyers: One-way US–Europe in Delta business class for 50,000 Virgin points (just ~39,000 UR points after bonus, worth ~$800 in points for a $3,000+ seat).
- Virgin Atlantic Upper Class fans: NYC–London for 47,500 Virgin points one-way (just ~36,500 UR points after bonus).
- Chase Sapphire Preferred/Reserve holders: With the current all-time-high 100,000 UR offers, you could net 130,000 Virgin points—enough for multiple premium flights.
Who Should Be Cautious
- Domestic US travelers: Virgin Atlantic points are best for international and partner flights; domestic Delta redemptions often have poor value.
- Those with uncertain travel plans: Virgin points are non-refundable once transferred and can be devalued without notice.
- Avios loyalists: If you prefer British Airways or Iberia, this bonus doesn’t apply—no extra value for Avios transfers.
What To Do Right Now
- Check your Chase Ultimate Rewards balance and current travel goals.
- Price out award flights on Virgin Atlantic and partners (especially ANA, Delta, and Air France/KLM) before transferring.
- Transfer only the points you need—transfers are irreversible.
- If you don’t have a Chase Sapphire Preferred or Reserve, consider applying now to lock in the all-time-high 100,000 UR offers (worth $2,050 at our valuation).
- Monitor for an official end date—these bonuses typically last 2–4 weeks.
