What is a Virgin point worth?

We value it at 1.4 cents for transatlantic redemptions, which ranks it 7 of 16 programs we track. Strong partner awards; Virgin's own transatlantic surcharges are high. That figure is deliberately conservative: it is what you can expect to get on dates you actually want, not the best redemption anyone found all year.

How do I earn Virgin miles?

The practical route for most people is transferring in from a bank currency. 5 partners transfer in, the strongest being Amex MR at 1:1. Amex points to Virgin Atlantic, then book Delta One to Europe. Frequent transfer bonuses make this even better.

Which credit cards earn Virgin?

1 in our set, led by Virgin Atlantic Card at 3× on airfare (a rate we have flagged for re-verification). We track airfare multipliers only, because that is the spend this site is about.

Airline program

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: what it is worth to Europe

We value Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1.4 cents per point for transatlantic awards. Strong partner awards; Virgin's own transatlantic surcharges are high.

By Jon Miksis · valuation reviewed August 2026 · quarterly, or immediately on a devaluation

1.4¢: Our valuation per point, transatlantic awards
#7 of 16: Rank among the programs we value
5: Ways to transfer in
1: Cards in our set that earn it

How to get Virgin miles

Transferring in from a bank currency is how most people top this up.

Amex MR → Virgin · 1:1 · strength 88
Amex points to Virgin Atlantic, then book Delta One to Europe. Frequent transfer bonuses make this even better.
Chase UR → Virgin · 1:1 · strength 84
Chase points to Virgin Atlantic, then book Delta One across the Atlantic as a partner award.
Citi TYP → Virgin · 1:1 · strength 82
Citi points to Virgin Atlantic for Delta One to Europe.
Bilt → Virgin · 1:1 · strength 82
Bilt points to Virgin Atlantic for Delta One across the Atlantic.
Cap One → Virgin · 1:1 via Virgin Red · strength 74
Capital One miles to Virgin Atlantic for Delta One across the Atlantic. Note this routes through Virgin Red, so it is one more step than a direct transfer.

Cards that earn Virgin

Airfare multipliers only. A card earning 4× on flights is a different tool from one earning 4× on groceries, and only one of them matters here.

Virgin Atlantic Cardpersonal3× *

* Flagged for re-verification against the issuer’s own page. We show the flag rather than publish a number two sources disagree on.

Common questions

What is a Virgin point worth?: We value it at 1.4 cents for transatlantic redemptions, which ranks it 7 of 16 programs we track. Strong partner awards; Virgin's own transatlantic surcharges are high. That figure is deliberately conservative: it is what you can expect to get on dates you actually want, not the best redemption anyone found all year.
How do I earn Virgin miles?: The practical route for most people is transferring in from a bank currency. 5 partners transfer in, the strongest being Amex MR at 1:1. Amex points to Virgin Atlantic, then book Delta One to Europe. Frequent transfer bonuses make this even better.
Which credit cards earn Virgin?: 1 in our set, led by Virgin Atlantic Card at 3× on airfare (a rate we have flagged for re-verification). We track airfare multipliers only, because that is the spend this site is about.

To decide whether to burn Virgin on a specific flight, run it through the Points vs. Cash Calculator, which compares your redemption against the 1.4¢ figure above.

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