Barclay US Airways Card Becoming AAdvantage Mastercard
May 13, 2014, 1:19 pm
#46
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Yeah, the disappearance of the companion pass is pretty much the disappearance of this card from my wallet.
Perhaps that is AA's long-term intent.
Perhaps that is AA's long-term intent.
May 13, 2014, 5:31 pm
#47
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I am not currently a US Barclay cardholder and, recently, received an emial solicitation. It explicitly did NOT mention the one free bag on US. It seems that the free bag might be going away as well. 
May 13, 2014, 6:00 pm
#48
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As time goes on, I suspect we'll see the benefits of the Barclays card become aligned with the Citi AA cards.
May 14, 2014, 4:54 am
#49
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I'm wondering how wise it is to simply discard a long-held credit card....What is the effect on your credit score when a 10-year or 15-year line of credit is terminated?
May 14, 2014, 7:32 am
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The US card I have is actually right near my average age for my accounts. It represents about 5% of my total revolving credit limit.
Of course, it could take me a couple years to cancel the card, depending on how aggressive Barclay's is with "recovery" teaser offers when customers try to cancel.
May 14, 2014, 11:55 am
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May 14, 2014, 9:11 pm
#52
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It depends upon how many other cards you have, how long they have been open, and the total amount of your credit lines. If your US MC makes up a signification percentage of your total credit limit, I would open up one other card before you shut down your US card -- as long as you do not plan on taking out a loan in the next year.
May 15, 2014, 6:21 pm
#53
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"Exclusive benefits": Earn miles for purchases; Zone2 Boarding on US; 5000 fewer miles needed for award travel on US; First domestic bag free on US.
"Discontinued Benefits in 2015": Companion Cert; 10k PQM; 1Day Club pass; First class check in
"Exciting new benefits": 10% of your miles back upon redemption for award travel; 25% off inflight purchases; $100 flight discount if you spend $30k/yr; one way award travel
This is a major disappointment for me. Barclay will likely lose two CC customers and US will lose two (almost) exclusive US metal customers.
May 15, 2014, 7:07 pm
#54
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Just received a postal mailing concerning our two Barclay's cards:
"Exclusive benefits": Earn miles for purchases; Zone2 Boarding on US; 5000 fewer miles needed for award travel on US; First domestic bag free on US.
"Discontinued Benefits in 2015": Companion Cert; 10k PQM; 1Day Club pass; First class check in
"Exciting new benefits": 10% of your miles back upon redemption for award travel; 25% off inflight purchases; $100 flight discount if you spend $30k/yr; one way award travel
This is a major disappointment for me. Barclay will likely lose two CC customers and US will lose two (almost) exclusive US metal customers.
"Exclusive benefits": Earn miles for purchases; Zone2 Boarding on US; 5000 fewer miles needed for award travel on US; First domestic bag free on US.
"Discontinued Benefits in 2015": Companion Cert; 10k PQM; 1Day Club pass; First class check in
"Exciting new benefits": 10% of your miles back upon redemption for award travel; 25% off inflight purchases; $100 flight discount if you spend $30k/yr; one way award travel
This is a major disappointment for me. Barclay will likely lose two CC customers and US will lose two (almost) exclusive US metal customers.
So, if true, 2 customers lost at my household for Barclay's.
May 15, 2014, 9:27 pm
#55
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Just received a postal mailing concerning our two Barclay's cards:
"Exclusive benefits": Earn miles for purchases; Zone2 Boarding on US; 5000 fewer miles needed for award travel on US; First domestic bag free on US.
"Discontinued Benefits in 2015": Companion Cert; 10k PQM; 1Day Club pass; First class check in
"Exciting new benefits": 10% of your miles back upon redemption for award travel; 25% off inflight purchases; $100 flight discount if you spend $30k/yr; one way award travel
This is a major disappointment for me. Barclay will likely lose two CC customers and US will lose two (almost) exclusive US metal customers.
"Exclusive benefits": Earn miles for purchases; Zone2 Boarding on US; 5000 fewer miles needed for award travel on US; First domestic bag free on US.
"Discontinued Benefits in 2015": Companion Cert; 10k PQM; 1Day Club pass; First class check in
"Exciting new benefits": 10% of your miles back upon redemption for award travel; 25% off inflight purchases; $100 flight discount if you spend $30k/yr; one way award travel
This is a major disappointment for me. Barclay will likely lose two CC customers and US will lose two (almost) exclusive US metal customers.
May 16, 2014, 4:57 am
#56
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I noticed they did not do the credit card pitch on yesterday's MIA-PHL flight.
May 16, 2014, 5:57 am
#57
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Wow, so this basically aligns the benefits with the Citi AA offerings.
I wonder what is going to happen to the 10,000 mi anniversary bonus for those that have a card with that offer?
I wonder what is going to happen to the 10,000 mi anniversary bonus for those that have a card with that offer?
May 16, 2014, 7:32 am
#58
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My partner received this today for his card and this makes our cards nearly worthless. $30K spending and only a $100 discount? That's bogus. The companion certs were what really made the card for me, and the 5K mile discount. Now we lose that, too? Why even keep the card? I've been exclusively a US customer domestically for 6-7 years. Looks like I'll have to play the field now and ditch my loyalty. Not just for these reasons, but for so many others, too, like mileage upgrade fees, etc.
May 16, 2014, 7:34 am
#59
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Wonder how Barclays is going to like the hit its going to take on this one.
My spend last year was $77,000. So, I figure 2% in transaction fees from their merchants plus two annual fees.
$1700 in revenue from me alone.
My spend last year was $77,000. So, I figure 2% in transaction fees from their merchants plus two annual fees.
$1700 in revenue from me alone.
May 16, 2014, 7:38 am
#60
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It's not like it's Barclay's choice.