10/2014 Barclay US Airways 50,000 bonus, on first purchase (targeted?)
Oct 19, 2014, 5:24 pm
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10/2014 Barclay US Airways 50,000 bonus, on first purchase (targeted?)
This seems to be a new and perhaps targeted offer?
There is another 50,000 mile bonus available online but it requires a $1000 spend.
This offer gives 50,000 miles after first spend (any amount) or balance transfer.
Received in the mail today:
1. 50,000 Dividend miles after first purchase/balance transfer
2. First checked bag free
3. Companion certificate for up to 2 guests, $99.00 each
4. Priority boarding Zone 2 on US Airways flights
5. 5,000 award mile discount in US Airways operated flights
6. $89.00 annual fee (not waived)
There is another 50,000 mile bonus available online but it requires a $1000 spend.
This offer gives 50,000 miles after first spend (any amount) or balance transfer.
Received in the mail today:
1. 50,000 Dividend miles after first purchase/balance transfer
2. First checked bag free
3. Companion certificate for up to 2 guests, $99.00 each
4. Priority boarding Zone 2 on US Airways flights
5. 5,000 award mile discount in US Airways operated flights
6. $89.00 annual fee (not waived)
Last edited by millemiglia; Oct 19, 2014 at 5:25 pm Reason: Spelling
Oct 19, 2014, 7:57 pm
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50,000 Dividend Miles offer image scan and url
Here is a copy of the mailed offer. It gives usairwayscard.com/7653 as the reply application, but looks targeted as the URL requests the emailer information. There is also a phone number. 
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Oct 19, 2014, 10:11 pm
#3
Formerly known as jlars77
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: ORD
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Definitely new, I signed up for the previous 50k offer w/ $1000 spend...which was easy enough to meet. This makes me think a huge push is underway prior to 2015 and we might see policy relaxed on a 2nd card. Anyways...get you app in!
Oct 20, 2014, 8:23 am
#4
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Columbia, MD
Programs: US Airways DM Silver, United Mileage Plus
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My wife received this mailer almost over a month ago, with the exact same benefits, no min. spend required, etc. She has neither elite status nor a CC with US. So I urged her to apply, and she was approved. The annual fee was recently charged to her card, I believe she'll be making her first payment soon. We're looking forward to 50k miles hitting her account in the following weeks. Can't beat that for $89!^
And I forgot to add, she received the companion cert and club pass couple of weeks ago.
And I forgot to add, she received the companion cert and club pass couple of weeks ago.
Oct 20, 2014, 9:51 am
#5
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Just applied for it, using this new offer.
Oct 20, 2014, 5:42 pm
#6
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: PHL
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They're doing a major marketing push for this card right now. Here in Philly there are ads on TV, bus shelters, on buses and billboards. No mention at all of American either -- especially odd considering their merging. Why such a push for a card that will be gone soon?
Oct 20, 2014, 8:56 pm
#7
Join Date: Nov 2010
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My understanding is that in the future, although people will no longer be able to sign up for this card, current cardholders will be able to earn AAdvantage miles. Because of this, I suspect that Barclay has an incentive to sign as many people up as possible while they can.
Does anyone know if there is a way to get the offer if one is not specifically targeted?
Does anyone know if there is a way to get the offer if one is not specifically targeted?
Oct 21, 2014, 11:37 am
#8
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: SDF
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I got one too. Instant approval with my Largest Credit Line so far. 
Guess Barclays is really pushing it.
Guess Barclays is really pushing it.
Oct 21, 2014, 4:55 pm
#9
Join Date: Mar 2013
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On this page it asks for Last name and personal ID code. Any way around that?
Oct 23, 2014, 10:56 am
#10
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 123
I got this email offer the other day, though I already have (and have had, for a couple years) the USAir card. Any reports on whether a second one is possible in recent history would be great... I'd rather not risk a credit pull today without a pretty good chance.
Oct 28, 2014, 11:58 am
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Join Date: May 2014
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I was wondering the same thing. Or how long I'd have to wait if I close the account this month before applying for a new one.
Nov 8, 2014, 8:31 am
#12
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Spouse and I RARELY get any targeted offers. We used to. Have 800+ FICO and only recently amped up our cc holdings. I've made the adjustments on our accounts for things like "receive offers" etc but still nada. Only about 1 offer every 3-4 months and it's for Discover or Hilton. Any way to ramp up targeted offers?
I recently got the Barclay Usairways 40k card (about 3 weeks ago) and spouse wants to apply but how can we generate a 50k offer?
I recently got the Barclay Usairways 40k card (about 3 weeks ago) and spouse wants to apply but how can we generate a 50k offer?
Nov 8, 2014, 3:30 pm
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Spouse and I RARELY get any targeted offers. We used to. Have 800+ FICO and only recently amped up our cc holdings. I've made the adjustments on our accounts for things like "receive offers" etc but still nada. Only about 1 offer every 3-4 months and it's for Discover or Hilton. Any way to ramp up targeted offers?
I recently got the Barclay Usairways 40k card (about 3 weeks ago) and spouse wants to apply but how can we generate a 50k offer?
I recently got the Barclay Usairways 40k card (about 3 weeks ago) and spouse wants to apply but how can we generate a 50k offer?
Nov 9, 2014, 7:09 am
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