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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]
#317
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: US Airways Gold, Marriott Platinum, SW A List
Posts: 1,575
#318
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: BOS
Programs: MR, UR, AA, AS, HH Gold, SPG Gold, HGP, RR
Posts: 708
Applied last night and got pending review. I have the Arrival and use it frequently. I canceled my only previous USAir MC 3/13/14 when the AF was due.
Not sure why I didn't get instant approval on this app. My CS per Barclay's website tool is 823 and they pull TU for me so the last inquiry they would see is their own from 2/2014 for the Arrival. I did get 6 new cards this year but 3 of those are biz so should not be showing on my report...
Not sure why I didn't get instant approval on this app. My CS per Barclay's website tool is 823 and they pull TU for me so the last inquiry they would see is their own from 2/2014 for the Arrival. I did get 6 new cards this year but 3 of those are biz so should not be showing on my report...
#320
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: MR:LIFE-PLAT, AA ExecPLAT, AmEx GldPrmr+PLAT
Posts: 86
Just applied now and got instant approval with 25k CL. Hoping for 2 things:
1. US Air miles transfer to AA 1:1 whenever that actually happens (not concerned)
2. Companion ticket perks stick around (Think I read one post that said May 2015)
1. US Air miles transfer to AA 1:1 whenever that actually happens (not concerned)
2. Companion ticket perks stick around (Think I read one post that said May 2015)
#321
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,690
Denied after app showed pending. Letter states "too many recent applications. A credit bureau report was not used in making this determination." Indeed, CreditKarma shows no HP from Barclay. Can only conclude denial was based on their detection of my recent ownership and cancellation of card #1 (~2 months ago), or perhaps their periodic soft pulls identified the new inquiries and/or accounts (tho that would contradict the statement of "no CB report used").
Oh well.
Oh well.
#322
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 36
Denied after app showed pending. Letter states "too many recent applications. A credit bureau report was not used in making this determination." Indeed, CreditKarma shows no HP from Barclay. Can only conclude denial was based on their detection of my recent ownership and cancellation of card #1 (~2 months ago), or perhaps their periodic soft pulls identified the new inquiries and/or accounts (tho that would contradict the statement of "no CB report used").
Oh well.
Oh well.
#323
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,690
As usual, approved for the 4 other cards in the AOR (this was the first app).
#324
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,690
Called recon today.
"Hi, my rejection letter says too many recent apps but didn't pull my CR. So how it determined that?"
"No idea. Would you like to be reconsidered?"
"Hell yeah... I mean, yes please."
// puts me on 5 min hold
"Mr, I have reviewed your report in detail. You have multiple new cards recently."
"3 from Chase, 1 from Citi..."
// here we go, the countdown to doom... but wait, she didn't reference the other 4-5 I got, nor that card #1 was recently cancelled... my spirits light up, listening intently to the eventuality...
"... but your short history with us is solid, so I'm going to approve you."
"...Really?" // at this point I'm expecting "just kidding, you're DECLINED. Har har har."
"Yes. Can only give you 5K CL though."
"I'll take it." // while silently screaming in excitement.
"Done. Any other questions?"
"Yes, thank you for not mentioning card #1 at all, can you tell me the secret to making sure the next rep also doesn't see it?"
The last one might have just been my imagination.
"Hi, my rejection letter says too many recent apps but didn't pull my CR. So how it determined that?"
"No idea. Would you like to be reconsidered?"
"Hell yeah... I mean, yes please."
// puts me on 5 min hold
"Mr, I have reviewed your report in detail. You have multiple new cards recently."
"3 from Chase, 1 from Citi..."
// here we go, the countdown to doom... but wait, she didn't reference the other 4-5 I got, nor that card #1 was recently cancelled... my spirits light up, listening intently to the eventuality...
"... but your short history with us is solid, so I'm going to approve you."
"...Really?" // at this point I'm expecting "just kidding, you're DECLINED. Har har har."
"Yes. Can only give you 5K CL though."
"I'll take it." // while silently screaming in excitement.
"Done. Any other questions?"
"Yes, thank you for not mentioning card #1 at all, can you tell me the secret to making sure the next rep also doesn't see it?"
The last one might have just been my imagination.
#325
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: PHX
Posts: 323
I have had a US Airways Premier credit card for several years. I applied for another card on-line and did not receive an instant approval. I called their credit department to get details and they said that I could not get 2 of the same cards.
#326
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: BOS
Programs: MR, UR, AA, AS, HH Gold, SPG Gold, HGP, RR
Posts: 708
Called recon today.
"Hi, my rejection letter says too many recent apps but didn't pull my CR. So how it determined that?"
"No idea. Would you like to be reconsidered?"
"Hell yeah... I mean, yes please."
// puts me on 5 min hold
"Mr, I have reviewed your report in detail. You have multiple new cards recently."
"3 from Chase, 1 from Citi..."
// here we go, the countdown to doom... but wait, she didn't reference the other 4-5 I got, nor that card #1 was recently cancelled... my spirits light up, listening intently to the eventuality...
"... but your short history with us is solid, so I'm going to approve you."
"...Really?" // at this point I'm expecting "just kidding, you're DECLINED. Har har har."
"Yes. Can only give you 5K CL though."
"I'll take it." // while silently screaming in excitement.
"Done. Any other questions?"
"Yes, thank you for not mentioning card #1 at all, can you tell me the secret to making sure the next rep also doesn't see it?"
The last one might have just been my imagination.
"Hi, my rejection letter says too many recent apps but didn't pull my CR. So how it determined that?"
"No idea. Would you like to be reconsidered?"
"Hell yeah... I mean, yes please."
// puts me on 5 min hold
"Mr, I have reviewed your report in detail. You have multiple new cards recently."
"3 from Chase, 1 from Citi..."
// here we go, the countdown to doom... but wait, she didn't reference the other 4-5 I got, nor that card #1 was recently cancelled... my spirits light up, listening intently to the eventuality...
"... but your short history with us is solid, so I'm going to approve you."
"...Really?" // at this point I'm expecting "just kidding, you're DECLINED. Har har har."
"Yes. Can only give you 5K CL though."
"I'll take it." // while silently screaming in excitement.
"Done. Any other questions?"
"Yes, thank you for not mentioning card #1 at all, can you tell me the secret to making sure the next rep also doesn't see it?"
The last one might have just been my imagination.
Did the recon review result in a credit pull?
Barclays pulls TU, not Experian, for me so they see my new accounts but not all the inquiries...
#327
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: Northwest, United
Posts: 3,256
You read the wiki, right?
#328
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,690
She had no clue. My guess is they used a soft pull. She even did that (or at least said so) for the recon today, which had me worried since I applied for 4 other cards since the original app.
#329
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Hyatt Glb, MR Plat
Posts: 2,576
Called recon today.
"Hi, my rejection letter says too many recent apps but didn't pull my CR. So how it determined that?"
"No idea. Would you like to be reconsidered?"
"Hell yeah... I mean, yes please."
// puts me on 5 min hold
"Mr, I have reviewed your report in detail. You have multiple new cards recently."
"3 from Chase, 1 from Citi..."
// here we go, the countdown to doom... but wait, she didn't reference the other 4-5 I got, nor that card #1 was recently cancelled... my spirits light up, listening intently to the eventuality...
"... but your short history with us is solid, so I'm going to approve you."
"...Really?" // at this point I'm expecting "just kidding, you're DECLINED. Har har har."
"Yes. Can only give you 5K CL though."
"I'll take it." // while silently screaming in excitement.
"Done. Any other questions?"
"Yes, thank you for not mentioning card #1 at all, can you tell me the secret to making sure the next rep also doesn't see it?"
The last one might have just been my imagination.
"Hi, my rejection letter says too many recent apps but didn't pull my CR. So how it determined that?"
"No idea. Would you like to be reconsidered?"
"Hell yeah... I mean, yes please."
// puts me on 5 min hold
"Mr, I have reviewed your report in detail. You have multiple new cards recently."
"3 from Chase, 1 from Citi..."
// here we go, the countdown to doom... but wait, she didn't reference the other 4-5 I got, nor that card #1 was recently cancelled... my spirits light up, listening intently to the eventuality...
"... but your short history with us is solid, so I'm going to approve you."
"...Really?" // at this point I'm expecting "just kidding, you're DECLINED. Har har har."
"Yes. Can only give you 5K CL though."
"I'll take it." // while silently screaming in excitement.
"Done. Any other questions?"
"Yes, thank you for not mentioning card #1 at all, can you tell me the secret to making sure the next rep also doesn't see it?"
The last one might have just been my imagination.
Nice! I assume you have no US Air card currently open before the one just approved?