Earning Velocity points with BP

[Deleted member]

First try last night. My VA card is too old. So I had to use a temp card and will now have to manually sort the points

 

[edy4eva]

I filled up over a week ago, swiped my velocity card then when swiping my credit card it gave out an error. The cashier asked me to re swipe my credit card. No points awarded on receipt. BP cashier said to call VA. But do I really have the time to spend hours to claim 90 points? don't think so.

 

[Denali]

I spent 26mins on the phone with three different people today. Despite Velocity showing my BP temp card as linked, it wasn't linked so apparently now it is but Im not holding my breath for the points to show up.

 

[Major]

I filled up over a week ago, swiped my velocity card then when swiping my credit card it gave out an error. The cashier asked me to re swipe my credit card. No points awarded on receipt. BP cashier said to call VA. But do I really have the time to spend hours to claim 90 points? don't think so.

I went through the same exercise but asked the cashier to cancel the transaction and try again. She said she couldn't so I just walked out. :evil: All too hard, not sure it's worth it as this BP seems to be a couple of cents higher then the United up the road

 

[edy4eva]

6 months later, it's still the same pathetic experience. My velocity card gave an error, I tried the temp one, it said expired (even on the receipt). ~150 points lost. Why can't they get this right.

 

[coles525]

6 months later, it's still the same pathetic experience. My velocity card gave an error, I tried the temp one, it said expired (even on the receipt). ~150 points lost. Why can't they get this right.

You used the original temp card you picked up in the past?

Suggest you collect a totally new temp card and register it.

 

[theblank]

It's not worth it for me, My Local BP's (Gold Coast)are consistently 4-6c higher than other retailers, and when the price cycle jumps by the usual 20c or so, BP increases their prices 24-36 hours before the other stations.

That has an advantage, BP is a great indicator for when to fill up elsewhere.

 

[Major]

It's not worth it for me, My Local BP's (Gold Coast)are consistently 4-6c higher than other retailers, and when the price cycle jumps by the usual 20c or so, BP increases their prices 24-36 hours before the other stations.

That has an advantage, BP is a great indicator for when to fill up elsewhere.

I have found the same thing with the 3 BP's in my general area. I now use the local independent

 

[coles525]

Driving to / from work there are 3 different BP's within 20km distance.

Cheapest us the store closest to home. Same price as other brands +/- a few cents occasionally. Dearest is closest to work.

 

[Buzzard]

Driving past the local BP, fuel was $1.25. Shell up the road was $1.16, less 4c with a voucher, less 10c with a shop spend. I exchanged a gas bottle.
At a $1.02 I'll stick with Shell.

 

[Deleted member]

Driving past the local BP, fuel was $1.25. Shell up the road was $1.16, less 4c with a voucher, less 10c with a shop spend. I exchanged a gas bottle.
At a $1.02 I'll stick with Shell.

Exchanging a gas bottle is a good move.
Buying water and chocolate seems to me to be counterproductive.
My BP offers me 8 Cents off per litre, when I buy the water or chocolate. I can't see the advantage.

 

[get me outta here]

New offer just in, seems to be targeted. It says, "fill up" and, "no minimum spend". So, if I put say $5 of petrol on my card I get 500 points and it will still fit in with my AMEX offer of $10 off if spend $40. I don't use much petrol, so I need to string it out till the end date of the AMEX deal.

500 bonus Points at BP

Our partnership with BP means that you can top up your Velocity Points balance every time you fill up your car. For a limited time receive 500 bonus Points^ the next time you fill up at BP. Simply activate this offer, visit any participating BP service station* and make an eligible fuel purchase by 2 July 2016 and you’ll receive 500 bonus Points^. No minimum spend required. Fuel up your Points balance today.

 

[asterix]

I just completed a fill up three times to get 3 points per litre on the third fill and 4 points per litre on the fourth fill deal, so I probably won't get this one.

 

[asterix]

My wife got the 500 points deal, so I'll go top up the car with her Velocity card, it is setup to pool to me anyway.

 

[get me outta here]

Reminder that last day is 14 July (for me anyway):

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[FONT=&quot]Register an eligible Card, spend $40 or more on that Card in one transaction, in-store only at BP, between 7 June and 14 July 2016 to receive one $10 credit. This offer is limited to the first 40,000 Cards to register. Redeem the offer up to 3 times only at American Express accepting BP locations.[/FONT]
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[get me outta here]

I think I just got some inspiration to use one of those gift vouchers I bought on the recent promo:

Double Velocity Points at BP on your second purchase

Let your fuel take you to new destinations with double Velocity Points^ on your second fuel and in-store purchase at participating BP service stations*. Simply activate this offer, and make a second eligible fuel or in-store purchase by 21 August 2016 and you'll receive 4 Points per litre and 4 Points per dollar spent in-store^. You'll then receive double Points^ on further eligible purchases up until 21 August 2016. No minimum spend required. The more you visit, the greater the rewards.

Terms and conditions * Available at participating BP service stations. Points capped at 150 litres of fuel and $100 of in-store shop, per transaction. Points will not be earned on selected purchases, including but not limited to tobacco, fleet and gift cards. View the full list of exclusions. BP Australia Pty Ltd ABN 53 004 085 616. ^To be eligible for the double Points promotion, members must successfully activate the double Points offer online between 9 August 2016 and 21 August 2016 ('Campaign Period') and then complete an eligible fuel or in-store transaction, including swiping their Velocity membership card or a BP temporary card during the Campaign Period. No minimum spend is required. Members will earn 4 Points per litre, up to 150 litres and 4 Points per $1, up to $100 on all eligible transactions made during the Campaign Period. Any subsequent fuel transactions will receive the standard 2 Points per litre and any subsequent in-store transactions will receive the standard 2 Points per dollar. This offer has been sent to specific members and is not transferable. Members should allow up to 5 weeks after 21 August 2016 for the double Points to be allocated. To earn and redeem Velocity Points you must be a Velocity member. Velocity membership and Points earn and redemption are subject to the member Terms and Conditions, as amended from time to time.

 

[PDog]

I got double points for every visit between now and 21st August. They know I fly out of the country before then!!

 

[TomVexille]

I got double points for every visit between now and 21st August. They know I fly out of the country before then!!

And that I filled up yesterday

 

[get me outta here]

I filled up a month ago, but I have not driven since as I've been o/s.

 

[burmans]

2 of family got 500 pt offers, one double points!