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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]
#2690
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: AA, B6, UA, HH, WoH
Posts: 455
#2691
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 183
Might be worth paying the AF just for those 10K miles.
#2692
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 275
Also have a question about the anniversary bonus. I have two US Airways cards, one shows the 10k anniversary bonus after paying the annual fee (in the rewards tab).
However, the other I got it last year April and should earn the anniversary bonus but it did not show up in my account. I called CS and they said the product switch took away the anniversary 10k benefits. Does this sound right?
In addition, I applied for another card just before this card goes away and in the new card's reward tab, it doesn't show the 10k anniversary also (this is the 50k deal that was last alive in early April). Is that the same for you guys, just curious if anyone getting a new card before the merging has 10K anniversary stated in their account?
Thanks for all the help. I called CS and their answers are across the board no more anniversary, which I am not sure if that's the case.
However, the other I got it last year April and should earn the anniversary bonus but it did not show up in my account. I called CS and they said the product switch took away the anniversary 10k benefits. Does this sound right?
In addition, I applied for another card just before this card goes away and in the new card's reward tab, it doesn't show the 10k anniversary also (this is the 50k deal that was last alive in early April). Is that the same for you guys, just curious if anyone getting a new card before the merging has 10K anniversary stated in their account?
Thanks for all the help. I called CS and their answers are across the board no more anniversary, which I am not sure if that's the case.
#2693
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,762
Also have a question about the anniversary bonus. I have two US Airways cards, one shows the 10k anniversary bonus after paying the annual fee (in the rewards tab).
However, the other I got it last year April and should earn the anniversary bonus but it did not show up in my account. I called CS and they said the product switch took away the anniversary 10k benefits. Does this sound right?
However, the other I got it last year April and should earn the anniversary bonus but it did not show up in my account. I called CS and they said the product switch took away the anniversary 10k benefits. Does this sound right?
In addition, I applied for another card just before this card goes away and in the new card's reward tab, it doesn't show the 10k anniversary also (this is the 50k deal that was last alive in early April). Is that the same for you guys, just curious if anyone getting a new card before the merging has 10K anniversary stated in their account?
Thanks for all the help. I called CS and their answers are across the board no more anniversary, which I am not sure if that's the case.
Thanks for all the help. I called CS and their answers are across the board no more anniversary, which I am not sure if that's the case.
#2694
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 275
Just curious do many of you receive the 50K miles very quickly and afterward do your cards get updated to the new Red Aviator card? My card is still a US Airways Mile card, what benefits will be lost with the transition to the Red card? Thanks for any tip or help.
#2695
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Traveling some where hopefully
Programs: AS, AA Gold, and Hilton
Posts: 1,954
Thanks Happy for your response. I think I did not use the Elite link and confirmed that my new card doesn't have the 10K anniversary bonus.
Just curious do many of you receive the 50K miles very quickly and afterward do your cards get updated to the new Red Aviator card? My card is still a US Airways Mile card, what benefits will be lost with the transition to the Red card? Thanks for any tip or help.
Just curious do many of you receive the 50K miles very quickly and afterward do your cards get updated to the new Red Aviator card? My card is still a US Airways Mile card, what benefits will be lost with the transition to the Red card? Thanks for any tip or help.
#2696
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Dreamland
Posts: 927
Updates on 1.5 miles per dollar bonus until 6/30/15?
I know a lot of people were offered this - myself included , so it drove some spend onto the card (my offer was up to 10k spend gets 15k miles).
Its now 7/1, so was hoping to see some reports of people's bonuses posting. I'm assuming at our next statement close - but curious what's happening out there.
If this should be moved to the "active" Aviator thread, sorry.
Its now 7/1, so was hoping to see some reports of people's bonuses posting. I'm assuming at our next statement close - but curious what's happening out there.
If this should be moved to the "active" Aviator thread, sorry.
#2697
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,528
I know a lot of people were offered this - myself included , so it drove some spend onto the card (my offer was up to 10k spend gets 15k miles).
Its now 7/1, so was hoping to see some reports of people's bonuses posting. I'm assuming at our next statement close - but curious what's happening out there.
If this should be moved to the "active" Aviator thread, sorry.
Its now 7/1, so was hoping to see some reports of people's bonuses posting. I'm assuming at our next statement close - but curious what's happening out there.
If this should be moved to the "active" Aviator thread, sorry.
#2698
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: BOS
Posts: 1,461
My husband's online account has displayed the Aviator card for weeks, but he hasn't received his new card. They claim it's on the way. My online account still shows the USAirways card, and I haven't receive a new, physical card. We applied within a few weeks of each other.
#2699
Join Date: May 2000
Location: HH Gold, Marriott Gold, PC Plat, Emirates Silver
Posts: 2,679
#2700
Moderator: Travel Buzz
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sunny San Diego
Posts: 3,099