Last edit by: Blind and Green
- 64,000 total points, apply by November 30, 2018
- 32,000 points for $1,000 spend within 90 days
- Additional 32,000 points for $2k additional spend ($3k total) within 180 days
- no annual fee
24,000 + 8,000 (update: or 16,000) points for no-fee Choice credit card
#92
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SMF
Posts: 1,251
#94
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: ORF
Programs: Amex Plat, AA, BA Silver, Marriott Plat, Choice Gold, HHonors Gold, IHG Diamond
Posts: 3,749
To paraphrase the old game show, here's the 64,000 point question: if you have the card currently and cancel it, will Barclay give you the full bonus if you reapply before November 18 and comply with the spending requirements?
#95
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,702
I think the more important question is what are the odds of getting approved with such a move. IMO, slim unless you are the Steve Jobs of recon, based on recent DPs.
#96
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Programs: AA, BA, UA, Spirit, Delta, PC Plat, SPG Gold, HHonors Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,735
#97
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 367
Don't get this card unless you either are okay with abandoning your old Choice account or have hours to spend on phone and chat tag with customer service.
Apparently, despite giving my Choice Privileges account number to Barclayscard on the application, and that same number appearing on my credit card, they decided to open a new account for me. No notice, no idea why. Called into Choice customer service to get the accounts merged, said they would in 3-5 business days. Two weeks go by, no response or notification about it. Contact their social media team, and they're able to merge my accounts, but after a few days of conversation they say that I need to create a new online account for the new account number. Only thing with that is that I can't - the web page always says "We're sorry, an unexpected error occurs." They're unable to fix this over social media, so I have to call in.
The first two times I call in, they tell me that their system is down and that I need to call back later. The second time I call back and get the same response, I ask for a callback. Never got a callback (or if I did, it was from a random number and they didn't leave a voicemail.) The third call I got a representative who was able to get my old username working and merge it properly with my old account - old username and password, with all the points and stays visible. Something I was told earlier simply wasn't possible.
I have no idea what happened, but the whole experience was incredibly frustrating, and now I'm just hoping my points actually post properly from the credit card here on out.
Apparently, despite giving my Choice Privileges account number to Barclayscard on the application, and that same number appearing on my credit card, they decided to open a new account for me. No notice, no idea why. Called into Choice customer service to get the accounts merged, said they would in 3-5 business days. Two weeks go by, no response or notification about it. Contact their social media team, and they're able to merge my accounts, but after a few days of conversation they say that I need to create a new online account for the new account number. Only thing with that is that I can't - the web page always says "We're sorry, an unexpected error occurs." They're unable to fix this over social media, so I have to call in.
The first two times I call in, they tell me that their system is down and that I need to call back later. The second time I call back and get the same response, I ask for a callback. Never got a callback (or if I did, it was from a random number and they didn't leave a voicemail.) The third call I got a representative who was able to get my old username working and merge it properly with my old account - old username and password, with all the points and stays visible. Something I was told earlier simply wasn't possible.
I have no idea what happened, but the whole experience was incredibly frustrating, and now I'm just hoping my points actually post properly from the credit card here on out.
#98
Company Representative, Choice Hotels
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 451
Don't get this card unless you either are okay with abandoning your old Choice account or have hours to spend on phone and chat tag with customer service.
Apparently, despite giving my Choice Privileges account number to Barclayscard on the application, and that same number appearing on my credit card, they decided to open a new account for me. No notice, no idea why. Called into Choice customer service to get the accounts merged, said they would in 3-5 business days. Two weeks go by, no response or notification about it. Contact their social media team, and they're able to merge my accounts, but after a few days of conversation they say that I need to create a new online account for the new account number. Only thing with that is that I can't - the web page always says "We're sorry, an unexpected error occurs." They're unable to fix this over social media, so I have to call in.
The first two times I call in, they tell me that their system is down and that I need to call back later. The second time I call back and get the same response, I ask for a callback. Never got a callback (or if I did, it was from a random number and they didn't leave a voicemail.) The third call I got a representative who was able to get my old username working and merge it properly with my old account - old username and password, with all the points and stays visible. Something I was told earlier simply wasn't possible.
I have no idea what happened, but the whole experience was incredibly frustrating, and now I'm just hoping my points actually post properly from the credit card here on out.
Apparently, despite giving my Choice Privileges account number to Barclayscard on the application, and that same number appearing on my credit card, they decided to open a new account for me. No notice, no idea why. Called into Choice customer service to get the accounts merged, said they would in 3-5 business days. Two weeks go by, no response or notification about it. Contact their social media team, and they're able to merge my accounts, but after a few days of conversation they say that I need to create a new online account for the new account number. Only thing with that is that I can't - the web page always says "We're sorry, an unexpected error occurs." They're unable to fix this over social media, so I have to call in.
The first two times I call in, they tell me that their system is down and that I need to call back later. The second time I call back and get the same response, I ask for a callback. Never got a callback (or if I did, it was from a random number and they didn't leave a voicemail.) The third call I got a representative who was able to get my old username working and merge it properly with my old account - old username and password, with all the points and stays visible. Something I was told earlier simply wasn't possible.
I have no idea what happened, but the whole experience was incredibly frustrating, and now I'm just hoping my points actually post properly from the credit card here on out.