Virgin Atlantic World Elite Mastercard
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A sweet spot machine that Bank of America quietly retired.
Welcome Bonus
None
Discontinued, no longer accepting applications
Spend Requirement
None
Annual Fee
$90
No FTF
Credit Score
700+
(Good-Excellent)
Common Questions
Is the Virgin Atlantic World Elite Mastercard discontinued?
Yes. Discontinued, no longer accepting applications. A sweet spot machine that Bank of America quietly retired.
What can I use instead of the Virgin Atlantic World Elite Mastercard?
The closest open alternatives we track are the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Preferred, Capital One Venture X. Each links to our full review with its current offer and complete breakdown.
Open Alternatives
The Virgin Atlantic is gone, but these cards do a similar job and are still accepting applications.
The flagship premium travel card, rebuilt in 2025 with a credit stack that can out-earn its fee.
The best first travel card in the game. Full transfer partner access for $95.
Premium travel with the easiest break-even math in the category.
Historical Offers Chart
Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.
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Earning Rates
- 3xVirgin Atlantic purchases
- 1.5xEverything else
Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Benefits
- ✦Discontinued in October 2024, existing cardholders were converted to the BofA Unlimited Cash Rewards card
- ✦The Synchrony issued Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard is the only current US path to earning Virgin Points by card
Why it earns its spot
- +Virgin Points still have excellent partner sweet spots, including ANA and Delta
Where it costs you
- −Closed to new applications since October 2024
- −Existing accounts were converted away, so the card effectively no longer exists
- −Replacement Virgin Red card launched with a waitlist
The Compound Verdict
For years this was the cheapest way for Americans to feed one of the most underrated airline programs. Bank of America killed it in October 2024 and pushed cardholders into a generic cash back product. If you want Virgin Points by credit card today, look at the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard or transfer from Amex, Chase, Citi or Bilt.
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