Virgin America (Comenity) Visa accounts to be closed

[Anonymous]

All Comenity Virgin America Visa accounts will be closed as of 1/4/2018.  They started me out at a low limit and never raised it so I don't really care a whole lot.  Looks like the new Alaska will be continuing to suggest the mileage plan visa thru BofA for current Virgin America cardholders.  With a new hard pull of course!  I already called and asked if I could transfer this account to a Total Rewards Visa and the answer was unfortunately no.  Oh well!

https://www.virginamerica.com/cms/elevate-frequent-flyer/partners/credit-card/program-closure/faqs

[Anonymous]

Thanks for sharing.  Had hoped that these would be taken over by BoA or the limit opened up in a new car.  That will be a $30K limit closed down for me.  Oh well.

[Anonymous]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Thanks for sharing.  Had hoped that these would be taken over by BoA or the limit opened up in a new car.  That will be a $30K limit closed down for me.  Oh well.

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I was hoping the same, but I guess it is time to replace this limit from someone else. This is the second one that they will end next year- Fuel Rewards and Virgin America.

[Anonymous]

I'm surprised! I was kicking myself for not getting this card thinking BOA would take over the account. 

[CreditCuriosity]

I am shocked that BofA didn't pick up the portfolio.  Guessing the UW standards for some might of been to big of pill for them to swlallow being BofA.  That is my only guess why they wouldn't of wanted to buy it out as I am sure commentiy was trying to sell it

[SOGGIE]

Comenity Bank Virgin America Credit Cards To Close On 1/04/18

https://www.doctorofcredit.com/comenity-bank-virgin-america-credit-cards-close-10418/

[K-in-Boston]

That really wasn’t how I saw that panning out. My condolences to those with VA cards.

[happypill]

Sucks, that wwas probably Comenity's best card, and the airline was pretty cool as well.  RIP to both the card and airline

[ccpat]

I agree happypill.  Loved flying Virgin America. CL with VA was only $3000 so life continues.  Is the consensus that it is better to call and close the account so it reports closed by consumer vs. the closed by issuer message?

[Anonymous]

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@ccpat wrote:

I agree happypill.  Loved flying Virgin America. CL with VA was only $3000 so life continues.  Is the consensus that it is better to call and close the account so it reports closed by consumer vs. the closed by issuer message?

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Makes no difference