# 30% Transfer Bonus: IHG, Accor, and Shangri-La Points to Virgin Velocity

_May 20 17:44_

Tags: Virgin Australia, Accor, Accor Live Limitless, Choice Hotels, Choice Privileges, IHG, IHG One Rewards, Shangri-La, ALL, Shangri-La Circle

Holders of IHG, Accor, and Shangri-La points can transfer to Virgin Velocity with a 30% bonus, enhancing the value of hotel points for airline awards

> **Check before acting.** This offer was last reported 170 days ago, on May 20, 2026. Registration deadlines and bonus windows close. We do not track whether this one is still live, so check the program's own page before acting on it.

## Summary

A 30% transfer bonus is currently available when converting points from three major hotel programs to Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program. Eligible source programs include IHG One Rewards, Accor Live Limitless (ALL), and Shangri-La Circle. This bonus allows travelers to acquire Velocity miles at a premium rate, which can be useful for booking award flights on Virgin Australia or its partner airlines. The specific end date for this promotion is not explicitly stated in the provided text, but such bonuses are typically time-limited

Sources add:
• LoyaltyLobby: Virgin Australia has launched a conversion bonus offer for transfers from Accor, Choice, IHG, and Shangri-La

## Why it matters

Affects 7 airline programs (Air Canada, Air France-KLM, British Airways...). Spans 9 hotel programs (Accor, Accor Live Limitless, Choice Hotels...). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Chase, Citi. Time-limited transfer bonus — confirm rate and end date before transferring.

## What each source adds

- **LoyaltyLobby**: Virgin Australia has launched a conversion bonus offer for transfers from Accor, Choice, IHG, and Shangri-La

## Sources cited

- [AwardWallet Blog](https://awardwallet.com/news/hotels/virgin-australia-transfer-bonus?pubDate=2026-05-19) — Get a 30% Bonus When You Transfer IHG, Accor, or Shangri-La Points to Virgin Velocity
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/05/20/virgin-australia-velocity-30-conversion-bonus-from-accor-choice-ihg-shangri-la-may-18-june-5-2026?omhide=true) — Virgin Australia Velocity 30% Conversion Bonus From Accor, Choice, IHG & Shangri-La May 18 – June 5, 2026

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