How long for first MR to Virgin transfer?

[gillbee36]

Any data points on how long the first transfer between MR and VA Flying Club?
Thanks

[CarpalTravel]

If you have only just linked the accounts (so status shows as pending) then it can take up to 14days, I think is the quoted value. I have had to do it twice though on different MR cards and both times after 2wks I had to contact them on chat and after a lot of fiddling they linked them manually, so it is far from an always smooth process.

If the accounts are fully linked then it should happen almost immediately.

Do check the reward flight availability though before transferring as there is bugger all availability right now with VAA. Robs advice is to only transfer them when you are ready to use, is that the case here?

[gillbee36]

Thanks. I’ve got flights I would like to get booked so was setting off a test transfer. Forgot about the initial delay to link up. Hopefully availability remains when it’s resolved.

[meta]

If you call Amex to set up, link up is within a few hours although they do say up to 24h on the phone.