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Benefits4
Reward Categories3x
Max Reward21.2%
APR FromBasic Information
PENDINGProgram ID: virgin-red-rewards-visa-signature-card
Issuer: Synchrony
Card Name: Virgin Red Rewards Visa Signature Card
Card Type: Credit
Network: Visa
Card Tier: Signature
Approved: Pending
Data Complete: Complete
Rewards Program (Detailed) 4 Categories
PENDING| Category | Rate | Type | Description | Annual Cap | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Purchases | 3x | Points | Eligible Virgin purchases made directly from Virgin Red participating companies, including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Voyages, Virgin Hotels, Virgin Galactic, and other Virgin companies as determined by Virgin Red from time to time. | No Cap | |
| Travel | 2x | Points | Eligible travel purchases made from airlines, hotels, motels, resorts, car rental agencies, cruise lines, travel agencies, and other travel-related merchants as determined by Synchrony Bank. | No Cap | |
| Dining | 2x | Points | Eligible dining purchases made from restaurants, cafes, bars, and other food service merchants as determined by Synchrony Bank. | No Cap | |
| All Other Purchases | 1x | Points | All other eligible purchases not categorized as Virgin, travel, or dining purchases. | No Cap |
Rewards Summary
PENDINGReward Type: Points
Base Rate: 1x
Bonus Rate: 3x
Categories: 3x Virgin purchases, 1.5x Groceries, Dining, Gas
Quarterly Rotating: No
Expiration Policy: Points do not expire as long as your account is open and in good standing.
Point Value: 0.01¢
Travel Portal Multiplier: 1x
Benefits & Protections (Detailed) 16 Total
PENDINGFinancial 2
No Annual Fee
$0The card does not charge an annual fee.
No Foreign Transaction Fees
0%No fees are charged on purchases made outside of the United States.
Lifestyle 1
Visa Signature Concierge
24/7 serviceProvides complimentary 24/7 personal assistance for booking travel, making dinner reservations, finding event tickets, and more.
Purchase Protection 2
Extended Warranty Protection
Up to 1 additional year, up to $10,000 per claim, $50,000 per yearExtends the manufacturer's original warranty for eligible items purchased with your Visa Signature card, typically for an additional year on warranties of three years or less.
Purchase Security
Up to 90 days from purchase, up to $500 per claim, $50,000 per yearProtects eligible new purchases made with your Visa Signature card against theft or damage for a specified period from the date of purchase.
Rewards 4
Virgin Purchases Rewards Earning
3 points per $1Earn 3 Virgin Red points for every $1 spent on eligible Virgin purchases.
General Purchases Rewards Earning
1 point per $1Earn 1 Virgin Red point for every $1 spent on all other eligible purchases.
Welcome Bonus Points
25,000 bonus pointsEarn 25,000 bonus Virgin Red points after spending $1,000 on eligible purchases within the first 90 days of account opening.
Flexible Point Redemption
Varies by redemptionRedeem Virgin Red points for flights, hotels, experiences, and more across the Virgin ecosystem.
Shopping 1
Visa Signature Discounts and Offers
Varies by offerAccess to exclusive discounts and special offers on travel, dining, entertainment, and shopping from participating merchants.
Travel Assistance 2
Roadside Dispatch
Pay-per-use serviceA pay-per-use roadside assistance program. Cardholders can call a toll-free number for services like towing, tire changing, jump starting, lockout service, fuel delivery, and winching.
Travel and Emergency Assistance Services
Referral service, cost of services extraProvides a range of emergency services when you're traveling, including medical and legal referrals, emergency transportation assistance, and pre-trip assistance. Cardholders are responsible for the cost of third-party services.
Travel Benefits 1
Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection
Various hotel benefitsAccess to a collection of over 900 luxury hotels worldwide with premium benefits like best available rate guarantee, automatic room upgrade upon arrival (when available), complimentary in-room Wi-Fi (when available), complimentary continental breakfast, $25 food or beverage credit, and late checkout (when available).
Travel Insurance 3
Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Up to the actual cash value of most rental vehiclesProvides coverage for damage due to collision or theft for most rental cars when you pay for the rental with your eligible Visa Signature card and decline the rental company's collision damage waiver (CDW) or similar option. Coverage is secondary to other applicable insurance.
Lost Luggage Reimbursement
Up to $3,000 per tripReimburses you for the replacement of your checked or carry-on luggage and its contents if lost or stolen, up to a specified amount per trip, when you purchase your common carrier tickets with your eligible Visa Signature card.
Travel Accident Insurance
Up to $500,000Provides coverage for accidental death or dismemberment when you purchase your common carrier tickets with your eligible Visa Signature card.
Benefits Summary (Flags)
PENDINGExtended Warranty
Purchase Protection
Cell Phone Protection
Travel Insurance
Primary Rental Protection
Airport Lounge Access
Trip Delay Coverage
Lost Luggage Coverage
Price Protection
Concierge Service
No Foreign Fees
ShopRunner
Sign-Up Bonus
No Sign-Up Bonus Available
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Fee Structure
PENDING| Annual Fee: | $0.00 |
| Year 1 Waived: | No |
| Effective Annual Fee: | $0.00 |
| Authorized User Fee: | $0.00 |
| Penalty APR: | 29.99% |
| Min Interest Charge: | $2.00 |
Additional Fees
PENDING| Late Fee: | $41.00 |
| Returned Payment: | $41.00 |
| Balance Transfer: | Either $10 or 3% of the amount of each balance transfer, whichever is greater. |
| Cash Advance: | Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater. |
| Foreign Transaction: | 0.00% |
Interest Rates & APR
PENDINGStandard APR
Purchase APR: 21.24% - 31.24%
Cash Advance APR: 31.24%
Intro APR Offers
Intro Purchase APR: 0% for 6 months
Approval Criteria & Requirements
PENDINGCredit Score Requirements
Application Process
Issuer Rules & Policies
PENDINGRules: For 2026, applicants for the Virgin Red Rewards Visa Signature Card must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. resident, and possess a valid Social Security Number or ITIN. Approval is contingent upon a strong credit history, typically requiring a good to excellent credit score to qualify for the Visa Signature tier. A common welcome bonus structure for this card is earning a significant amount of Virgin Points (e.g., 30,000 points) after spending a specified amount (e.g., $1,000) within the first 90 days of account opening. Eligibility for the welcome bonus usually requires that the applicant has not received a bonus for this specific card product within the last 24 months.
Max Cards Per Issuer: 4
Min Spend Interval: 3 months
Cliff Effect Rules: Synchrony generally does not enforce complex 'card family' or 'cliff effect' rules like some other major issuers. However, eligibility for welcome bonuses is typically restricted to once per product every 24 months. There are no known rules preventing approval for this card based on holding other Synchrony-issued cards, though overall credit exposure is considered during the application process.
Special Events: While a Visa Signature card, promotions may align with Virgin Group events, such as Virgin Atlantic flight sales, Virgin Voyages cruise promotions, Virgin Hotels special offers, or Virgin Red program-wide bonus point events. Expect enhanced earning opportunities or redemption discounts during these periods.
Holiday Promos: Common promotional periods include Black Friday/Cyber Monday (late November), the broader holiday shopping season (December), and potentially early spring travel booking periods (February-March) or summer travel promotions (June-July). Synchrony may also run targeted promotions during other key retail or travel seasons.
International Friendly: Yes
User Analytics & Insights
PENDINGUser Ratings
Average Rating: 3.8 / 5.0
Top Positive:
Users appreciate the card's value for Virgin Red members and frequent Virgin Atlantic flyers, citing a good sign-up bonus and the benefits of earning Virgin Points for travel and experiences. The Visa Signature perks are also a plus.
Top Negative:
Common complaints include the annual fee potentially outweighing benefits for infrequent Virgin users, the limited flexibility of Virgin Points compared to general travel rewards, and occasional issues with Synchrony's customer service.
Approval Experience: 85.0 / 100
Recommended Alternatives
- Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
- Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
- British Airways Visa Signature Card
Card Value Score: 75.0 / 100
Est. Annual Rewards: $400.00
Approval Probability: 85.0%
Version Control
PENDINGVersion ID: v1.0