Originally Posted by stheller

I was qualified for the bonus on my own account when I applied for a new card after getting the statement that shows next year's annual fee (making it 24 months since last opening or closing), so they got it right in that case at least.

I have a Barclay's card right now and may do that again.

I think we will apply for my wife's new card when the annual fee posts for two reasons:
1. They may cancel the 60k offer at any time; and
2. I don't want to pay the annual fee for her existing card.

I'll post when I have the results of this plan.