Originally Posted by Superorb

How sensitive is Barclays to recent new cards or inquiries? They pull TU for me and I have 0 pulls form them but plenty of new cards in the past 12 months and plenty of current cards as well.

Originally Posted by hyperzulu

Historically they've been sensitive to new accounts. Not as stringent as Chase with their nearly fixed 5/24, or US Bank perhaps. Then again people were doubling down on the US Airways card back in the day - the Arrival+ card seemed to be in a class of its own. I haven't been able to find any relevant info regarding recent approvals though.

I'm slightly curious to find out. I downgraded my A+ to the no-fee Arrival and I'm wondering if I can reapply for the A+ again and earn this bonus. I don't know that I'll apply either way, but just curious since if nothing else it could help with those super expensive seaplane transfers in the Maldives.

Originally Posted by Superorb

I've had 5 new cards in the past 6 months and 9 in the past 12 months, though 1 will drop off the past 12 months on the 26th. I might want to wait till then. I don't know what Barclays considers excessive.