Originally Posted by
thetruckguy
applying to different programs with same bank is a problem.. i wish different (airline) programs would consider wht all other programs one credit card is offering already before agreeing to offer their program to the cards..
in October I applied for Airtran Card and its thru Barclays.. couple weeks ago I applied for US Airways and thats thru Barclays too.. and Barclays was very firm that they cannot allow 2 cards meaning I can only have 1 airline program.. luckily am able to apply for a business account and that solved the problem, but still my creditline was affected based on the airtran card I already have.. but I was able to reduce the CL on one and increase the other..
so if you absolutely need two cards from 1 bank becoming a business customer is the way to go.. that is if you can become a business customer.. ^
What if you have one airline card like the US Mastercard and want a free hotel card like the Best Western Mastercard? Will Barclay's give you 2 Mastercards in different programs? I can't get a business card nor can I get the MC World/Visa Signature type cards.
I really want the AA Citibank with one of the 75k bonuses but they keep turning me down for insufficient credit references. Barclay's gave me a MC Platinum (not the World) and Chase gave me a Priority Club Visa (not signature).
My ultimate goal is to add a couple no fee cards (Best Western Barclay's & Chase Marriott) to boost my credit references and get more free points, then go after the 2 big ones--AA Citibank Visa and SPG Amex, then I will stop applying for cards. For personal reasons, I need to do this as soon as possible without screwing up my credit score which is around 753, never late and oldest card is a 23 year old B of A Visa. I would appreciate any help.
Will Barclay's and Chase let me have a second card with a different partner?
Barclay's have US, want Best Western. I intend to keep both.
Chase have Priority Club, want Marriott. I intend to keep the PC for the annual free night incl in $49 fee but will probably cancel the Marriott before they bill the $30 fee as no free annual night.