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*** Historical information follows: ***
Do not use a Preferred Application (10K Anniversay bonus) if you are not Preferred Elite. The reconsideration csr said as of December 11, 2014 the Preferred numbers are programmed in their computer and non-Preferred are immediately kicked out with no credit check. You cannot apply for any Barclays card for 30 days after rejection.
from the rejection letter I received:
The Dividend Miles number you provided on the application does not currently reflect a Preferred Status within the Dividend Miles program, and unfortunately this offer is only available to Dividend Miles members with Preferred Status. A credit report was not used in making this determination.
Note: If you are an existing cardholder of the older version of this card with a perpetual anniversary bonus, please ask account questions here:
[EXPIRED] Fee waived, US Airways Card, 30K + 10k @ anniversary
Check Application Status
Current offers:
There is a new (as of Dec. 4, 2014) public offer for 50,000 bonus miles after the first purchase, $89 annual fee is not waived:
http://www.worldgotbigger.com/us-airways-credit-card/
There is also an offer for 50k now and 10k at first anniversary, for preferred members only, reported by jrobinson5 in Post 935 - but see that post for the link and that user's difficulties with it.
Older offers that may still work:
50k Offers - There are individually targeted offers circulating for a 50k signup bonus. No one has yet identified a way to apply without actually receiving a personalized code from Barclays in advance.
40k miles after first purchase; $89 annual fee NOT waived [This is the standard public offer]
40k miles after first purchase plus 10k miles at first (and only first) anniversary; $89 annual fee NOT waived [Note: For"Preferred Members Only"; for similar offers, this has been sporadically enforced - see the anniversary miles thread below for historical data]
Alternately, there is a long-running 35,000 mile offer with first year fee waived and 10,000 miles every anniversary:
Fee waived, no spend, US Airways Card, 35K (WIKI) Now dead - However, see that thread for 30k + 10k anniversary offer
(All offers with perpetual anniversary bonus are no longer available)
FAQ's
What will happen to this card when American and US Airways mileage plans are merged ?
The best information we has says that when that happens, Barclays will no longer be able to issue new cards, but your existing card will continue to be serviced by Barclays and become an American Airlines "red" credit card with benefits similar to the Citi AA Platinum card now issued (http://mommypoints.boardingarea.com/...erican-merger/)
Can I churn this card?
Yes
When can I apply for my 2nd/3rd/etc cards?
The general consensus is that you wait 6 months between applications with calling for recon significantly reducing your chances (better to get instant approval). YMMV. Note that in late 2014 there were several successful reports of people applying sooner than 6 months.
Do I have to close already existing accounts before applications for subsequent cards?
No but as always, YMMV
What's the reconsideration line number?
1-866-408-4064. Only open M-F, 8am-5pm Eastern time.
1-866-951-1437, After-hours (24/7)
When do the bonus miles post?
The annual fee will usually be charged in the first billing cycle. So assuming you made another purchase of at least $0.01 during the first billing cycle, the bonus miles will be credited to your account on the second billing cycle. If the AF doesn't post until the 2nd cycle, and you wait til the stmt. appears, your miles will not post until the 3rd cycle.
Key things to note with these new cards:
1. The previous cards waived the first year's annual fee and offered 10k for holding the card another year whereby the annual fee was charged. FTers, however, reported that Barclays did not clawback the 10k bonus after cancelling the card shortly after the AF posted.
2. The new cards' T&Cs this time explicitly state that the bonus will post upon payment of the AF (which is not waived) given that the fee isn't rescinded.
-Does this mean they will clawback the points?
Not enough data to confirm this
-If they don't plan to clawback the miles, how do they enforce the new terms?
They could, in theory, award the bonus after the period in which you could request a refund of the AF expires
Can I make a purchase and pre-pay the $89 AF prior to the first statement posting and receive the bonus miles?
Maybe. As of now, there are at least three data points stating this has been done successfully. Make a purchase of$0.01 $1 or more then use bill pay to make the payment and include the $89 AF (e.g. - a $1 purchase requires a $90 payment). If done correctly, the bonus miles (and the spend miles) will post on your first statement and to US Airways one day after the statement closes.
However, there are at least 2 reports (see #400) of having done the above and the AF did not bill in the first cycle (hence no posting of sign up bonus in that cycle). See the post for a possible explanation.
PLEASE POST if you applied again (FEB-APRIL, 2015), and after approval, ACTUALLY GOT the eligible bonus second time around after your approval and one time spend. That's really what peeps want to know.
*** Historical information follows: ***
Do not use a Preferred Application (10K Anniversay bonus) if you are not Preferred Elite. The reconsideration csr said as of December 11, 2014 the Preferred numbers are programmed in their computer and non-Preferred are immediately kicked out with no credit check. You cannot apply for any Barclays card for 30 days after rejection.
from the rejection letter I received:
The Dividend Miles number you provided on the application does not currently reflect a Preferred Status within the Dividend Miles program, and unfortunately this offer is only available to Dividend Miles members with Preferred Status. A credit report was not used in making this determination.
Note: If you are an existing cardholder of the older version of this card with a perpetual anniversary bonus, please ask account questions here:
[EXPIRED] Fee waived, US Airways Card, 30K + 10k @ anniversary
Check Application Status
Current offers:
There is a new (as of Dec. 4, 2014) public offer for 50,000 bonus miles after the first purchase, $89 annual fee is not waived:
http://www.worldgotbigger.com/us-airways-credit-card/
There is also an offer for 50k now and 10k at first anniversary, for preferred members only, reported by jrobinson5 in Post 935 - but see that post for the link and that user's difficulties with it.
Older offers that may still work:
50k Offers - There are individually targeted offers circulating for a 50k signup bonus. No one has yet identified a way to apply without actually receiving a personalized code from Barclays in advance.
40k miles after first purchase; $89 annual fee NOT waived [This is the standard public offer]
40k miles after first purchase plus 10k miles at first (and only first) anniversary; $89 annual fee NOT waived [Note: For"Preferred Members Only"; for similar offers, this has been sporadically enforced - see the anniversary miles thread below for historical data]
Fee waived, no spend, US Airways Card, 35K (WIKI) Now dead - However, see that thread for 30k + 10k anniversary offer
(All offers with perpetual anniversary bonus are no longer available)
FAQ's
What will happen to this card when American and US Airways mileage plans are merged ?
The best information we has says that when that happens, Barclays will no longer be able to issue new cards, but your existing card will continue to be serviced by Barclays and become an American Airlines "red" credit card with benefits similar to the Citi AA Platinum card now issued (http://mommypoints.boardingarea.com/...erican-merger/)
Can I churn this card?
Yes
When can I apply for my 2nd/3rd/etc cards?
The general consensus is that you wait 6 months between applications with calling for recon significantly reducing your chances (better to get instant approval). YMMV. Note that in late 2014 there were several successful reports of people applying sooner than 6 months.
Do I have to close already existing accounts before applications for subsequent cards?
No but as always, YMMV
What's the reconsideration line number?
1-866-408-4064. Only open M-F, 8am-5pm Eastern time.
1-866-951-1437, After-hours (24/7)
When do the bonus miles post?
The annual fee will usually be charged in the first billing cycle. So assuming you made another purchase of at least $0.01 during the first billing cycle, the bonus miles will be credited to your account on the second billing cycle. If the AF doesn't post until the 2nd cycle, and you wait til the stmt. appears, your miles will not post until the 3rd cycle.
Key things to note with these new cards:
1. The previous cards waived the first year's annual fee and offered 10k for holding the card another year whereby the annual fee was charged. FTers, however, reported that Barclays did not clawback the 10k bonus after cancelling the card shortly after the AF posted.
2. The new cards' T&Cs this time explicitly state that the bonus will post upon payment of the AF (which is not waived) given that the fee isn't rescinded.
-Does this mean they will clawback the points?
Not enough data to confirm this
-If they don't plan to clawback the miles, how do they enforce the new terms?
They could, in theory, award the bonus after the period in which you could request a refund of the AF expires
Can I make a purchase and pre-pay the $89 AF prior to the first statement posting and receive the bonus miles?
Maybe. As of now, there are at least three data points stating this has been done successfully. Make a purchase of
However, there are at least 2 reports (see #400) of having done the above and the AF did not bill in the first cycle (hence no posting of sign up bonus in that cycle). See the post for a possible explanation.
PLEASE POST if you applied again (FEB-APRIL, 2015), and after approval, ACTUALLY GOT the eligible bonus second time around after your approval and one time spend. That's really what peeps want to know.
[EXPIRED] Barclays US Airways CC offers [EXPIRED]
#2236
When are people seeing the annual fee post on their statements? DH and I applied and were approved for these cards on 2/27 and 3/6. We completed first spend but the annual fee did not post on the first statement. Also not allowed to make payment for the annual fee that had not posted yet.
#2237
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Beverly Hills
Posts: 713
Just applied. Denied. Quick call to recon. Denial was instant w/i no credit pull. Pulled credit & asked about inquiries. Made up BS story about "diversifying my credit portfolio", Approved with a $5k limit.
6 inq in the past year. Had one 2 years ago, closed out. Nothing but denials over the past year. 50k miles right under the wire? Score
6 inq in the past year. Had one 2 years ago, closed out. Nothing but denials over the past year. 50k miles right under the wire? Score
#2238
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,066
When are people seeing the annual fee post on their statements? DH and I applied and were approved for these cards on 2/27 and 3/6. We completed first spend but the annual fee did not post on the first statement. Also not allowed to make payment for the annual fee that had not posted yet.
First card auto approved on 8/17, annual fee posted on 8/29
#2239
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: FB Gold (ST E+), Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 246
What is everyones plan regarding closing the cards? I have two, one opened October and the other in February.... and I wonder if its best to close them NOW as to not have any issues applying for a new aviator card... reason being is the citi version of the AA makes you wait 18 months after closure, to apply for a new one.
So I'm not quite sure the 10,000 anniversary miles are worth waiting for.
So I'm not quite sure the 10,000 anniversary miles are worth waiting for.
#2240
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: AA EXP, AS MVP Gold, UN Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 89
Possible last day to apply
I read on Gary Leff's blog that the application links from "remind me later" would be honored. I believe most folks were saying April 12. I was unable to find that option for "remind me later" on the direct links or application. Some comments had people asking where to find that as well.
Today though I logged into my US Airways account to see what was going on with miles merging, etc and clicked the "Learn More" link for the credit card to the right of the "We're Combining Loyalty Programs" alert.
Clicking that took me to a page that did have a "Remind me" button. I clicked that and filled in my email address. (Sorry, clicked to fast to screen shot it.)
Anyways, I immediately got the email below, clearly saying the offer date ends April 26.
Just thought people might find this helpful if they're still contemplating signing up.
Today though I logged into my US Airways account to see what was going on with miles merging, etc and clicked the "Learn More" link for the credit card to the right of the "We're Combining Loyalty Programs" alert.
Clicking that took me to a page that did have a "Remind me" button. I clicked that and filled in my email address. (Sorry, clicked to fast to screen shot it.)
Anyways, I immediately got the email below, clearly saying the offer date ends April 26.
Just thought people might find this helpful if they're still contemplating signing up.
Last edited by jepiv; Mar 28, 2015 at 6:12 am
#2241
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 77
What is everyones plan regarding closing the cards? I have two, one opened October and the other in February.... and I wonder if its best to close them NOW as to not have any issues applying for a new aviator card... reason being is the citi version of the AA makes you wait 18 months after closure, to apply for a new one.
So I'm not quite sure the 10,000 anniversary miles are worth waiting for.
So I'm not quite sure the 10,000 anniversary miles are worth waiting for.
#2242
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: NYC
Posts: 61
I read on Gary Leff's blog that the application links from "remind me later" would be honored. I believe most folks were saying April 12. I was unable to find that option for "remind me later" on the direct links or application. Some comments had people asking where to find that as well.
Today though I logged into my US Airways account to see what was going on with miles merging, etc and clicked the "Learn More" link for the credit card to the right of the "We're Combining Loyalty Programs" alert.
Clicking that took me to a page that did have a "Remind me" button. I clicked that and filled in my email address. (Sorry, clicked to fast to screen shot it.)
Anyways, I immediately got the email below, clearly saying the offer date ends April 26.
Just thought people mind find this helpful if they're still contemplating signing up.
Also, this is the think when you click "Apply Now" from the email.
https://www.barclaycardus.com/apply/...id=PTREMREMIND
Today though I logged into my US Airways account to see what was going on with miles merging, etc and clicked the "Learn More" link for the credit card to the right of the "We're Combining Loyalty Programs" alert.
Clicking that took me to a page that did have a "Remind me" button. I clicked that and filled in my email address. (Sorry, clicked to fast to screen shot it.)
Anyways, I immediately got the email below, clearly saying the offer date ends April 26.
Just thought people mind find this helpful if they're still contemplating signing up.
Also, this is the think when you click "Apply Now" from the email.
https://www.barclaycardus.com/apply/...id=PTREMREMIND
#2243
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: UA MM *G, AA EXP, OW Emerald, Hyatt Globalist, Gold everywhere else
Posts: 833
Well, applied for a 2nd US Airways card earlier this week (first card is from 8/2013) and was flat-out denied. When calling I was told very clearly (by multiple agents) that they had a strict policy of not allowing applicants who already have a US Airways card. They pulled the credit report and never even looked at it.
#2244
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: AA EXP, AS MVP Gold, UN Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 89
Perhaps someone else who hasn't had the card before can try it?
#2245
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,746
I was encouraged by reports in this thread and was just approved both for my husband and me for our third US cards. Our last ones were issued 5 months ago. I wasn't going to try, but thought "no guts no glory". I love my Etihad award redemptions and it takes a lot of points to feed that addiction. Feeling very happy.
#2249
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: WN A+ CP, UA 1MM/*A Gold, Mar LT Tit, IHG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 6,284
I applied today (3/27) using the 50k link in the wiki and was approved instantly, with a generous credit limit. This is my third US Airways card. Account #1 I opened in late 2013, account #2 I opened just over 6 months ago. Both are still open.
#2250
In memoriam
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,020
Applied for 2nd US card two weeks ago. Declined the same day, although I got a further processing message after completing the online app.
Reason: you have the maximum number of this product.
Wonder if it is worth trying again?
Reason: you have the maximum number of this product.
Wonder if it is worth trying again?