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Of all the points and miles you can earn, Virgin points are some of the easiest to come by. And today, they're even easier to earn, as Virgin (both Virgin Red and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club) has become Wells Fargo Rewards' seventh transfer partner.
This development is a big deal if you prefer to cash in for flights, cruises, or a variety of other redemption opportunities sponsored by the Virgin Red-affiliated group of companies; building a balance of Virgin points has never been easier.
Here's what you need to know about Wells Fargo's newest transfer partner.
Wells Fargo Adds Virgin as Seventh Transfer Partner
Wells Fargo is a relative newcomer in the world of points and miles. Earlier this year, Wells Fargo Rewards rolled out its first set of six transfer partners. But in that initial rollout, Wells Fargo promised that more was coming. And more is now here.
Starting today, you can transfer Wells Fargo Rewards points to Virgin 1:1, and there's no minimum transfer amount. With Virgin, your points are pooled in one account that you can redeem through Virgin Red or Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. So, whether you're looking to take a cruise, a flight across the pond, or something else, you'll have a lot of options.
Now, it's hard to name a bank rewards program that doesn't partner with Virgin or Virgin Red. If you're a few points shy of a redemption, you can take your pick of programs to transfer points from.
Related: Overlooking Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Can Be Costly
How To Earn Wells Fargo Rewards Points
Wells Fargo doesn't have the breadth of point-earning products that you'll find with American Express, Chase, or Capital One. So, if you're looking to earn Wells Fargo Rewards points, you're limited to a couple of card options:
- Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card (Rates & Fees): Earn 60,000 bonus points when you spend $4,000 in purchases in the first 3 months – that’s $600 toward your next trip.
- Wells Fargo Autograph® Card (Rates & Fees): Earn 20,000 bonus points when you spend $1,000 in purchases in the first 3 months - that's a $200 cash redemption value.
Rates & Fees
- 5X points per $1 spent on hotels
- 4X points per $1 spent on airlines
- 3X points per $1 spent on other travel and restaurants
- 1X points per $1 spent on other purchases
Rates & Fees
- 3x on travel – including airfare, hotels, car rentals, timeshares, cruises, and more
- 3x on transit – including parking, tolls, subways, ride shares, railways, ferries, and more
- 3x on dining – including dining in, take-out, catering, delivery and more
- 3x on gas – including gas stations and electric vehicle charging stations
- 3x on phone plans – including landline providers and cell phones
- 3x on streaming services
- 1x on other purchases
And if you have both a points-earning card and a cash rewards-earning card, you can combine your points. This means that if you have the Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card (Rates & Fees), for example, and the Autograph Journey, you can diversify the rewards you earn on every purchase and stretch your points further.
- Apply Now to take advantage of this offer and learn more about product features, terms and conditions.
- Earn a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $500 in purchases in the first 3 months.
- Earn unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases.
- 0% intro APR for 12 months from account opening on purchases and qualifying balance transfers. 19.24%, 24.24%, or 29.24% Variable APR thereafter; balance transfers made within 120 days qualify for the intro rate and fee of 3% then a BT fee of up to 5%, min: $5.
- $0 annual fee.
- No categories to track or remember and cash rewards don't expire as long as your account remains open.
- Find tickets to top sports and entertainment events, book travel, make dinner reservations and more with your complimentary 24/7 Visa Signature® Concierge.
- Up to $600 of cell phone protection against damage or theft. Subject to a $25 deductible.
- Earn unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases
Final Thoughts
Wells Fargo just gained a transfer partner, and it's a valuable one at that. If you're wondering what to do with your balance of Wells Fargo Rewards points, you can now put them towards flights with Virgin Atlantic or travel booked through the Virgin Red Group of companies.
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