Originally Posted by
NYCFlyer10001
Reps are wrong; I downgraded and kept points.
The signup bonus point is a good one, though I've read reports that some people are finding it difficult to get approved for the A- while holding an A+.
Barclay did not allow me to get Arrival+ while I had Arrival-. They said to call reconsideration again after Arrival- was paid off and account closed. I did after a few days and the Arrival+ (including $400 bonus again) was approved. Just needed to plan a bit to exhaust points before closing account.