Earn a 30% Bonus on Your First Purchase via Virgin Atlantic’s Shops Away Portal

Updated: August 13, 2025, 11:11am CDT

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Score 30% Extra Virgin Points on Your First Shops Away Purchase
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If you’ve never explored the Virgin Atlantic Shops Away portal, you might want to take a second look.

The portal is offering a 30% bonus on your first purchase, giving travelers a simple way to boost their balance of Virgin Points right from the start.

Here’s what you need to know to make the most of it.

Score 30% Extra Virgin Points on Your First Shops Away Purchase

As first noticed by Frequent Miler, this promotion is valid for your first purchase through the Shops Away portal, either online or in-store at participating retailers. The 30% bonus is applied on top of the standard points you’d earn through the portal, giving your first purchase an extra boost.

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Here are a few key points to keep in mind:

Bonus points are credited once your purchase is approved, typically within 24 hours, though timing can vary by merchant.
Purchases made with gift cards, gift certificates, taxes, or delivery fees do not qualify for the bonus.
Only your first transaction through the portal earns the 30% bonus — subsequent purchases won’t count.
If you cancel or return your purchase, the bonus points are removed.

You can read all about the promo’s terms and conditions here.

Let’s say you shop at a retailer offering 3x Virgin Points and spend $100. Normally, that would earn you 300 points, but with the 30% first-purchase bonus, you’d receive an extra 105 points, bringing your total to 405 Virgin Points.

If this is your first time shopping through the Shops Away portal, the 30% bonus is a nice boost in earnings — but remember, it only applies once. Therefore, if you have a bigger purchase coming up, this is the perfect chance to make it count. And don’t forget to set the portal to the U.S. store if you’re shopping from the U.S., so your points post correctly.

Hot Tip:

Remember that points earned through Shops Away can be redeemed through Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club — including flights, upgrades, and experiences. To maximize your earnings and redemptions, check out our detailed guides on how to earn Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points and how to redeem Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points.

Final Thoughts

The Shops Away 30% bonus is a straightforward way to earn a nice boost of Virgin Points, especially if you’re planning to make a purchase anyway. Remember, this offer is only for your first transaction, so choose wisely and plan your purchase to maximize points.

With a bit of strategy, this promotion can add a meaningful chunk of Virgin Points to your account from just a single purchase.