Originally Posted by
navydevildoc
I don't think it's surprising at all, I'm sure the card will be dual branded with both logos, but why have two separate programs when you don't need to? Extra complexity and cost with no benefits for the bottom line.
Barclays offered US credit cards, was able to stay in the game after the hostile takeover of AA, which partners with Citibank. Considering the billions Citibank has invested in the Advantage Program, one would have expected them to force Barclays out of the picture.
BofA does not have the clout of Citibank in the credit card business. Barclays was smart enough to partner with the Bank of Hawaii, to include the local perception important to residents,