Jan 9, 2014, 8:14 am
Last edit by: philemer
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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]
Dec 7, 2014, 2:18 am
#781
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LAX/BUR
Posts: 525
Waiting 6 months between applications... is that for Barclays or for the US Air card? I'm considering jumping in on this. Opened a US Air card almost a year ago, but opened an Arrival+ card in May. I know it's been 6 months, but obviously the more time that's passed, the better. It'd be great if I could get another one of these opened because the AF is about to post for the second one, and although I'd have to pay it for this one, it'd be nice to get 50,000 miles with the payment haha.
EDIT: Also, just read that some people are concerned we wouldn't get bonuses because of some new language in the T&Cs.... do we have a date approximation as to when people's bonuses *should* be posting?
EDIT: Also, just read that some people are concerned we wouldn't get bonuses because of some new language in the T&Cs.... do we have a date approximation as to when people's bonuses *should* be posting?
Dec 7, 2014, 7:29 am
#782
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 14
In the past, the bonus appears after the annual fee is paid. So if the new T&C are relevant, we don't know the bonus is denied until after the fee has been paid. Cancelled my card in May, trying to decide assess the risks in applying again now.
Dec 7, 2014, 7:51 am
#783
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: ORD
Programs: AA, United, British Airways, Alaska Air
Posts: 250
Should I call? How should I go about this...? As I said, I've never been good at these phone calls
Dec 7, 2014, 7:55 am
#784
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: SEA/DEN
Programs: Hostelworld.com Diamond Plated Platinum
Posts: 390
If I apply for the 50k bonus, will I still get the companion certificate? Some people say it does not work starting the first, is this true? I would like to use it next year in the fall, booking sometime in the next 2 months.
I am an idiot, further research from the Barclay Website says that it must be purchased by September 30th,2015 for travel by the end of the year.
I am an idiot, further research from the Barclay Website says that it must be purchased by September 30th,2015 for travel by the end of the year.
Last edited by AJCU; Dec 7, 2014 at 8:03 am Reason: Found Answer
Dec 7, 2014, 2:12 pm
#785
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,604
If I apply for the 50k bonus, will I still get the companion certificate? Some people say it does not work starting the first, is this true? I would like to use it next year in the fall, booking sometime in the next 2 months.
I am an idiot, further research from the Barclay Website says that it must be purchased by September 30th,2015 for travel by the end of the year.
I am an idiot, further research from the Barclay Website says that it must be purchased by September 30th,2015 for travel by the end of the year.
Both $99 companion certs say purchase by 8/31/15 and fly by 11/30/15.
Dec 7, 2014, 5:44 pm
#787
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Left Coast
Programs: UA 1K & 1MM, HH Diamond, Marriott/SPG Gold (UA comp)
Posts: 1,353
Data Points: application, 50K match, and posting of 40K
data point #:
1. Applied for the card when bonus was 40K 2 weeks ago, non-preferred; Immediate non-approval; several hours later approval email came without my intervention. It was a 2BM and the 2nd card was also not instant but a few hours later approved.
2. Once card arrived I called to ask for billing date to be moved fwd to T+3days (about 14 days early) so that I would have time to pay the AF and make a $1 purchase, and so that the statement cycle would end early. Success here, statement posted with AF already on there, and 40K posted
3. After I read about the 50K offer, I called and CSA was placed me on hold a while then was told extra 10K approved
Side note: point #3 came between the time the card arrived and the time I changed the billing cycle (midway through point #2), so I might have expected a 50K bonus to post. Now I need to watch my acct to see if the extra 10K posts.
1. Applied for the card when bonus was 40K 2 weeks ago, non-preferred; Immediate non-approval; several hours later approval email came without my intervention. It was a 2BM and the 2nd card was also not instant but a few hours later approved.
2. Once card arrived I called to ask for billing date to be moved fwd to T+3days (about 14 days early) so that I would have time to pay the AF and make a $1 purchase, and so that the statement cycle would end early. Success here, statement posted with AF already on there, and 40K posted
3. After I read about the 50K offer, I called and CSA was placed me on hold a while then was told extra 10K approved
Side note: point #3 came between the time the card arrived and the time I changed the billing cycle (midway through point #2), so I might have expected a 50K bonus to post. Now I need to watch my acct to see if the extra 10K posts.
Dec 7, 2014, 6:10 pm
#788
In memoriam
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,020
I got the US Airways/Barclay card in Feb. 2013 and closed it in Feb 2014 after getting the initial bonus and then 15K more when they sent me another bonus offer a couple of months after I stopped using the card.
Applied for the 50K new offer last night and was immediately approved. ^
I suspect (but, of course, cannot be sure) that the bonus will post with no problems.
Applied for the 50K new offer last night and was immediately approved. ^
I suspect (but, of course, cannot be sure) that the bonus will post with no problems.
Dec 7, 2014, 6:11 pm
#789
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: The World!!!
Programs: Some of them not all ...
Posts: 1,532
So, they seem to be quick at processing not instantly approved applications.
Dec 7, 2014, 6:12 pm
#790
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,756
data point #:
1. Applied for the card when bonus was 40K 2 weeks ago, non-preferred; Immediate non-approval; several hours later approval email came without my intervention. It was a 2BM and the 2nd card was also not instant but a few hours later approved.
2. Once card arrived I called to ask for billing date to be moved fwd to T+3days (about 14 days early) so that I would have time to pay the AF and make a $1 purchase, and so that the statement cycle would end early. Success here, statement posted with AF already on there, and 40K posted
3. After I read about the 50K offer, I called and CSA was placed me on hold a while then was told extra 10K approved
Side note: point #3 came between the time the card arrived and the time I changed the billing cycle (midway through point #2), so I might have expected a 50K bonus to post. Now I need to watch my acct to see if the extra 10K posts.
1. Applied for the card when bonus was 40K 2 weeks ago, non-preferred; Immediate non-approval; several hours later approval email came without my intervention. It was a 2BM and the 2nd card was also not instant but a few hours later approved.
2. Once card arrived I called to ask for billing date to be moved fwd to T+3days (about 14 days early) so that I would have time to pay the AF and make a $1 purchase, and so that the statement cycle would end early. Success here, statement posted with AF already on there, and 40K posted
3. After I read about the 50K offer, I called and CSA was placed me on hold a while then was told extra 10K approved
Side note: point #3 came between the time the card arrived and the time I changed the billing cycle (midway through point #2), so I might have expected a 50K bonus to post. Now I need to watch my acct to see if the extra 10K posts.
Congrats and thanks for posting.
Did you have any other Barclays card(s) before you did the 2BM?
Dec 7, 2014, 6:19 pm
#791
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Left Coast
Programs: UA 1K & 1MM, HH Diamond, Marriott/SPG Gold (UA comp)
Posts: 1,353
NB, Carlitos above seems to have had non-instant success also, I am not sure it is that rare, I've seen others on blogs state the same.
Dec 7, 2014, 7:17 pm
#792
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Dayton
Programs: Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum, United, AAdvantage
Posts: 223
No, never any relationship with Barclay, and perhaps that is a significant distinguishing feature of the way my apps were "treated". Anyway, it worked!
NB, Carlitos above seems to have had non-instant success also, I am not sure it is that rare, I've seen others on blogs state the same.
NB, Carlitos above seems to have had non-instant success also, I am not sure it is that rare, I've seen others on blogs state the same.
Dec 7, 2014, 8:14 pm
#794
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: ORD
Programs: AA, United, British Airways, Alaska Air
Posts: 250
Well, I applied Thursday December 4 at night. Was not instantly approved and just waited. Today I was approved with a small CL of $2,500 USD without ever calling Barclaycards. I received an email congratulating me, so I logged in to barclaycard us and found out the CL I received.
So, they seem to be quick at processing not instantly approved applications.
So, they seem to be quick at processing not instantly approved applications.
What angle should I use when trying to convince them to give me this card? LOL
Dec 7, 2014, 9:53 pm
#795
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,756
No, never any relationship with Barclay, and perhaps that is a significant distinguishing feature of the way my apps were "treated". Anyway, it worked!
NB, Carlitos above seems to have had non-instant success also, I am not sure it is that rare, I've seen others on blogs state the same.
NB, Carlitos above seems to have had non-instant success also, I am not sure it is that rare, I've seen others on blogs state the same.
Only starting this very week we start seeing non-instant approvals. at least that is how data points are on this thread's history.