Aug 10, 2013, 9:26 pm
Last edit by: MDtR-Chicago
For questions on NEW applications for US Airways cards please use this thread:
USAirways CC special Offer 40K + 10K Bonus; AF not waived
Official: 10k annual bonus for existing cardholders will continue beyond 2014
Note: All links are expired
Related threads:
US Airways CC / Companion Certificates discussion thread
Barclays Retention Offers
Forced conversion to Aadvantage Mastercard
We will leave this thread open for questions from existing cardholders who applied using offers with the perpetual annual 10k bonus. Otherwise, please post on the ongoing thread on standard offers:
Current Offers: USAirways cards with no annual mileage bonus
Current Links:
30k + 10k anniversary + no annual fee for the first year (now says "Offer expired"); terms and conditions include offer specifics
[NOTE: Barclays is erratically enforcing the restriction "for Preferred members only," especially for those who leave off a membership number on the application. See recent experiences reported in the thread.]
There is a separate thread for a 40k+10k offer with $89 annual fee, no anniversary bonus: USAirways CC special Offer 40K + 10K BT Bonus; AF not waived
Expired Links:
30k at signup, 10k anniversary bonus, 10k with balance transfer, no fee first year - Landing Page (Ended 4/30/14)
Older 35K Link (older link not working)
Newer 35K Link (click on terms and conditions to see 35K bonus after first purchase, first year fee waived, and 10K anniversary bonus)
1) I applied for this card but got the message
Check your application status by visiting http://www.myapplicationstatus.com/
At Barclays, if you already have an online account, the card can also show up there before you get a notification from them. Obviously, that won't work if you don't yet have an online Barclays account from another card. But if it's not your first US card, you presumably do have an online account already.
2) What's the reconsideration line number?
866-408-4064. Only open M>F, 8am>5pm, Eastern.
3) How long after my first purchase does it take for the bonus miles to post in my account?
Miles for the first-purchase bonus post with the statement showing the initial purchase.
4) For those people who got the targeted offer, how long after spending $750 in each of the 3 months does it take for the bonus miles to post in my account?
Miles posts two months after the end of the promotion period. For example, if your promo was to spend in June, July and August, the 15k bonus would post with October statement.
5) How can I get the anniversary 10K bonus points without paying the annual fee?
The annual bonus posts on the statement date of the month of anniversary. No need to "kick out" a statement. But if you are worried, you can put a few bucks on the card during that cycle thus generate a statement but it is NOT necessary.
AF is billed the last business day of the month of the anniversary (much better than Chase practice which is on the 1st day of the month). You have 60 days to cancel the card for the AF to be reversed. You also can use SM to cancel card and no need to call.
Note: I called to cancel the card (June, 2014), told them it was because the AF was too high, and they waived it. Still got the 10,000 points and the Companion Certs!!
USAirways CC special Offer 40K + 10K Bonus; AF not waived
Official: 10k annual bonus for existing cardholders will continue beyond 2014
Note: All links are expired
Related threads:
US Airways CC / Companion Certificates discussion thread
Barclays Retention Offers
Forced conversion to Aadvantage Mastercard
We will leave this thread open for questions from existing cardholders who applied using offers with the perpetual annual 10k bonus. Otherwise, please post on the ongoing thread on standard offers:
Current Offers: USAirways cards with no annual mileage bonus
Current Links:
[NOTE: Barclays is erratically enforcing the restriction "for Preferred members only," especially for those who leave off a membership number on the application. See recent experiences reported in the thread.]
There is a separate thread for a 40k+10k offer with $89 annual fee, no anniversary bonus: USAirways CC special Offer 40K + 10K BT Bonus; AF not waived
Expired Links:
1) I applied for this card but got the message
We apologize for the inconvenience, but our website is experiencing technical issues.
Please contact us at 1-866-419-6437 or try again later.
What does this mean? What should I do?Please contact us at 1-866-419-6437 or try again later.
Check your application status by visiting http://www.myapplicationstatus.com/
At Barclays, if you already have an online account, the card can also show up there before you get a notification from them. Obviously, that won't work if you don't yet have an online Barclays account from another card. But if it's not your first US card, you presumably do have an online account already.
2) What's the reconsideration line number?
866-408-4064. Only open M>F, 8am>5pm, Eastern.
3) How long after my first purchase does it take for the bonus miles to post in my account?
Miles for the first-purchase bonus post with the statement showing the initial purchase.
4) For those people who got the targeted offer, how long after spending $750 in each of the 3 months does it take for the bonus miles to post in my account?
Miles posts two months after the end of the promotion period. For example, if your promo was to spend in June, July and August, the 15k bonus would post with October statement.
5) How can I get the anniversary 10K bonus points without paying the annual fee?
The annual bonus posts on the statement date of the month of anniversary. No need to "kick out" a statement. But if you are worried, you can put a few bucks on the card during that cycle thus generate a statement but it is NOT necessary.
AF is billed the last business day of the month of the anniversary (much better than Chase practice which is on the 1st day of the month). You have 60 days to cancel the card for the AF to be reversed. You also can use SM to cancel card and no need to call.
Note: I called to cancel the card (June, 2014), told them it was because the AF was too high, and they waived it. Still got the 10,000 points and the Companion Certs!!
[EXPIRED] Fee waived, US Airways Card, 30K + 10k @ anniversary
Apr 25, 2013, 9:42 am
#3226
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Mileage Plus, Aadvantage, Skymiles, Marriott, Priority Club, SPG, Amtrak, Hertz
Posts: 834
Given the ability to churn the personal card, I've never felt the need to get the biz version. I've collected at least 150K miles without paying any fees. It does take time, so it might have sense to pay the fees if you're in a hurry.
Apr 25, 2013, 10:24 am
#3229
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 756
Truth is even if denied for no fee card and have to pay the initial 1st year fee, the card is still worth it as the cost/mile ratio is still very very low.
Apr 25, 2013, 10:25 am
#3230
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: LAX
Posts: 383
I was just told by the rep that the sign up bonus is the same: fee waived + 35k on first use + 10k on anniversary. the difference is in the mastercard network (car insurance, services, etc)
Apr 25, 2013, 10:35 am
#3231
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: BOS, MHT
Programs: AA ltg, B6, DL, UA, AS, SPG/Marriott Plt, HH, Hyatt
Posts: 10,052
Apr 25, 2013, 10:52 am
#3232
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1,727
How many months did you let pass before applying again? I have thought about that but my only concern is that the with the merger these cards may not be available for much longer so why not get the business card.
Apr 25, 2013, 11:41 am
#3234
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: San Diego, Ca
Programs: AA 2MM LT PLT; AS MVP Gold75k; HHonors Diamond; IHG PLT
Posts: 3,502
http://blogs.wsj.com/middleseat/2013...e-merger-plans
...This work will help the two carriers plan how to sequence the steps they will take to harmonize their operations, a process that will take about two years...Soon after the merger closes, he said, the goal is to allow passengers to book flights on both carriers on a single itinerary and combine some operations in Fort Worth, which means bringing some employees from US Airways’ current headquarters in Tempe, Ariz. Within six months, the two hope to start moving their planes around, matching the size of the plane with the demand on a route. They also want to let passengers earn and redeem miles on the other carrier’s frequent-flier plan, and harmonize some product offerings such as food and beverages on board and align some passenger processing procedures...
Suggests card will be available for 1 - 2 more years, should be able to use US miles to book AA, visa versa in the beginning of 2014.
...This work will help the two carriers plan how to sequence the steps they will take to harmonize their operations, a process that will take about two years...Soon after the merger closes, he said, the goal is to allow passengers to book flights on both carriers on a single itinerary and combine some operations in Fort Worth, which means bringing some employees from US Airways’ current headquarters in Tempe, Ariz. Within six months, the two hope to start moving their planes around, matching the size of the plane with the demand on a route. They also want to let passengers earn and redeem miles on the other carrier’s frequent-flier plan, and harmonize some product offerings such as food and beverages on board and align some passenger processing procedures...
Suggests card will be available for 1 - 2 more years, should be able to use US miles to book AA, visa versa in the beginning of 2014.
Apr 25, 2013, 12:27 pm
#3235
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: AA (1MM), Marriott (LT Gold)
Posts: 1,766
I also saw nothing about registering for the spend-$750-for-3-months-earn-15000-miles offer that was sent to me by mail and e-mail. I figured between now and May I would fire off an e-mail to Barclay's to ask whether I am required to do anything besides spend money to earn the bonus.
Apr 25, 2013, 1:23 pm
#3238
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 42
so....
I applied for one card each for my wife and I. Instant approval and got the bonus points posted after first purchase. This was back in October.
I completely forgot about the companion certificates, and I'm certain I threw them out thinking it was just junk mail or a statement I don't need. Is there any way to get replacements?
I applied for one card each for my wife and I. Instant approval and got the bonus points posted after first purchase. This was back in October.
I completely forgot about the companion certificates, and I'm certain I threw them out thinking it was just junk mail or a statement I don't need. Is there any way to get replacements?
Apr 25, 2013, 1:53 pm
#3239
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
so....
I applied for one card each for my wife and I. Instant approval and got the bonus points posted after first purchase. This was back in October.
I completely forgot about the companion certificates, and I'm certain I threw them out thinking it was just junk mail or a statement I don't need. Is there any way to get replacements?
I applied for one card each for my wife and I. Instant approval and got the bonus points posted after first purchase. This was back in October.
I completely forgot about the companion certificates, and I'm certain I threw them out thinking it was just junk mail or a statement I don't need. Is there any way to get replacements?
Apr 25, 2013, 1:53 pm
#3240
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Antonio
Programs: AS MVP
Posts: 2,276
I also saw nothing about registering for the spend-$750-for-3-months-earn-15000-miles offer that was sent to me by mail and e-mail. I figured between now and May I would fire off an e-mail to Barclay's to ask whether I am required to do anything besides spend money to earn the bonus.