Aug 10, 2013, 9:26 pm
Last edit by: MDtR-Chicago
For questions on NEW applications for US Airways cards please use this thread:
USAirways CC special Offer 40K + 10K Bonus; AF not waived
Official: 10k annual bonus for existing cardholders will continue beyond 2014
Note: All links are expired
Related threads:
US Airways CC / Companion Certificates discussion thread
Barclays Retention Offers
Forced conversion to Aadvantage Mastercard
We will leave this thread open for questions from existing cardholders who applied using offers with the perpetual annual 10k bonus. Otherwise, please post on the ongoing thread on standard offers:
Current Offers: USAirways cards with no annual mileage bonus
Current Links:
30k + 10k anniversary + no annual fee for the first year (now says "Offer expired"); terms and conditions include offer specifics
[NOTE: Barclays is erratically enforcing the restriction "for Preferred members only," especially for those who leave off a membership number on the application. See recent experiences reported in the thread.]
There is a separate thread for a 40k+10k offer with $89 annual fee, no anniversary bonus: USAirways CC special Offer 40K + 10K BT Bonus; AF not waived
Expired Links:
30k at signup, 10k anniversary bonus, 10k with balance transfer, no fee first year - Landing Page (Ended 4/30/14)
Older 35K Link (older link not working)
Newer 35K Link (click on terms and conditions to see 35K bonus after first purchase, first year fee waived, and 10K anniversary bonus)
1) I applied for this card but got the message
Check your application status by visiting http://www.myapplicationstatus.com/
At Barclays, if you already have an online account, the card can also show up there before you get a notification from them. Obviously, that won't work if you don't yet have an online Barclays account from another card. But if it's not your first US card, you presumably do have an online account already.
2) What's the reconsideration line number?
866-408-4064. Only open M>F, 8am>5pm, Eastern.
3) How long after my first purchase does it take for the bonus miles to post in my account?
Miles for the first-purchase bonus post with the statement showing the initial purchase.
4) For those people who got the targeted offer, how long after spending $750 in each of the 3 months does it take for the bonus miles to post in my account?
Miles posts two months after the end of the promotion period. For example, if your promo was to spend in June, July and August, the 15k bonus would post with October statement.
5) How can I get the anniversary 10K bonus points without paying the annual fee?
The annual bonus posts on the statement date of the month of anniversary. No need to "kick out" a statement. But if you are worried, you can put a few bucks on the card during that cycle thus generate a statement but it is NOT necessary.
AF is billed the last business day of the month of the anniversary (much better than Chase practice which is on the 1st day of the month). You have 60 days to cancel the card for the AF to be reversed. You also can use SM to cancel card and no need to call.
Note: I called to cancel the card (June, 2014), told them it was because the AF was too high, and they waived it. Still got the 10,000 points and the Companion Certs!!
USAirways CC special Offer 40K + 10K Bonus; AF not waived
Official: 10k annual bonus for existing cardholders will continue beyond 2014
Note: All links are expired
Related threads:
US Airways CC / Companion Certificates discussion thread
Barclays Retention Offers
Forced conversion to Aadvantage Mastercard
We will leave this thread open for questions from existing cardholders who applied using offers with the perpetual annual 10k bonus. Otherwise, please post on the ongoing thread on standard offers:
Current Offers: USAirways cards with no annual mileage bonus
Current Links:
[NOTE: Barclays is erratically enforcing the restriction "for Preferred members only," especially for those who leave off a membership number on the application. See recent experiences reported in the thread.]
There is a separate thread for a 40k+10k offer with $89 annual fee, no anniversary bonus: USAirways CC special Offer 40K + 10K BT Bonus; AF not waived
Expired Links:
1) I applied for this card but got the message
We apologize for the inconvenience, but our website is experiencing technical issues.
Please contact us at 1-866-419-6437 or try again later.
What does this mean? What should I do?Please contact us at 1-866-419-6437 or try again later.
Check your application status by visiting http://www.myapplicationstatus.com/
At Barclays, if you already have an online account, the card can also show up there before you get a notification from them. Obviously, that won't work if you don't yet have an online Barclays account from another card. But if it's not your first US card, you presumably do have an online account already.
2) What's the reconsideration line number?
866-408-4064. Only open M>F, 8am>5pm, Eastern.
3) How long after my first purchase does it take for the bonus miles to post in my account?
Miles for the first-purchase bonus post with the statement showing the initial purchase.
4) For those people who got the targeted offer, how long after spending $750 in each of the 3 months does it take for the bonus miles to post in my account?
Miles posts two months after the end of the promotion period. For example, if your promo was to spend in June, July and August, the 15k bonus would post with October statement.
5) How can I get the anniversary 10K bonus points without paying the annual fee?
The annual bonus posts on the statement date of the month of anniversary. No need to "kick out" a statement. But if you are worried, you can put a few bucks on the card during that cycle thus generate a statement but it is NOT necessary.
AF is billed the last business day of the month of the anniversary (much better than Chase practice which is on the 1st day of the month). You have 60 days to cancel the card for the AF to be reversed. You also can use SM to cancel card and no need to call.
Note: I called to cancel the card (June, 2014), told them it was because the AF was too high, and they waived it. Still got the 10,000 points and the Companion Certs!!
[EXPIRED] Fee waived, US Airways Card, 30K + 10k @ anniversary
Jul 10, 2013, 9:06 pm
#3752
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: 787
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 1,306
Jul 13, 2013, 2:10 am
#3753
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Florida
Posts: 448
I would really appreciate any advice...
I was offered the 15k offer for Feb, Mar, Apr 2013. I completed the spend requirement in early Apr and my statement closed a few days later. Fast forward to now and my July statement has closed and no miles have posted. This would be 8 weeks after my May statement closed. Thus even if the promotional period technically ended on Apr 30th, then all of my spend should have been tabulated no later than close of my statement in May and 8 weeks later (at the latest) I should have been awarded the miles.
I SMd Barclays and explained all of this and Barclays opened up "a case". They told me it should be resolved in 7-10 biz days and that I may receive a call "to have this issue resolved".
In order to meet the spend requirement (>750/month for 3 months), I bought 2 VR at the beginning of every month. Should I be worried about these purchases since Barclays had to "open a case"? What is a good reason to purchase VRs?
I was offered the 15k offer for Feb, Mar, Apr 2013. I completed the spend requirement in early Apr and my statement closed a few days later. Fast forward to now and my July statement has closed and no miles have posted. This would be 8 weeks after my May statement closed. Thus even if the promotional period technically ended on Apr 30th, then all of my spend should have been tabulated no later than close of my statement in May and 8 weeks later (at the latest) I should have been awarded the miles.
I SMd Barclays and explained all of this and Barclays opened up "a case". They told me it should be resolved in 7-10 biz days and that I may receive a call "to have this issue resolved".
In order to meet the spend requirement (>750/month for 3 months), I bought 2 VR at the beginning of every month. Should I be worried about these purchases since Barclays had to "open a case"? What is a good reason to purchase VRs?
Jul 13, 2013, 9:27 am
#3754
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 488
To avoid this possibility, should I charge a few hundred dollars in the last 3 months or so?
Jul 13, 2013, 10:09 am
#3755
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
Actually, I don't plan to pay the $89 annual fee to get another 10k miles. What I plan to do is to charge a minimal amount, for which I already got the 35k bonus, and then cancel the card when the annual renewal comes up. When Barclays sees that I only charged a minimal amount to get the bonus, would they reverse the bonus if I don't pay the annual fee?
To avoid this possibility, should I charge a few hundred dollars in the last 3 months or so?
To avoid this possibility, should I charge a few hundred dollars in the last 3 months or so?
Jul 13, 2013, 1:13 pm
#3756
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA plt 2 mm, Marriott LTT, HH dia
Posts: 1,215
I would really appreciate any advice...
I was offered the 15k offer for Feb, Mar, Apr 2013. I completed the spend requirement in early Apr and my statement closed a few days later. Fast forward to now and my July statement has closed and no miles have posted. This would be 8 weeks after my May statement closed. Thus even if the promotional period technically ended on Apr 30th, then all of my spend should have been tabulated no later than close of my statement in May and 8 weeks later (at the latest) I should have been awarded the miles.
I SMd Barclays and explained all of this and Barclays opened up "a case". They told me it should be resolved in 7-10 biz days and that I may receive a call "to have this issue resolved".
In order to meet the spend requirement (>750/month for 3 months), I bought 2 VR at the beginning of every month. Should I be worried about these purchases since Barclays had to "open a case"? What is a good reason to purchase VRs?
I was offered the 15k offer for Feb, Mar, Apr 2013. I completed the spend requirement in early Apr and my statement closed a few days later. Fast forward to now and my July statement has closed and no miles have posted. This would be 8 weeks after my May statement closed. Thus even if the promotional period technically ended on Apr 30th, then all of my spend should have been tabulated no later than close of my statement in May and 8 weeks later (at the latest) I should have been awarded the miles.
I SMd Barclays and explained all of this and Barclays opened up "a case". They told me it should be resolved in 7-10 biz days and that I may receive a call "to have this issue resolved".
In order to meet the spend requirement (>750/month for 3 months), I bought 2 VR at the beginning of every month. Should I be worried about these purchases since Barclays had to "open a case"? What is a good reason to purchase VRs?
The entire process was incredibly slow and frustrating. Barclays did not let me talk to anyone with enough authority to actually do something. Even the supervisors had to file a case. It took months to resolve what should have been a simple issue. Each case took the maximum 10 business days. It was ridiculous. I did finally get the miles, though.
Good luck!
Jul 13, 2013, 4:44 pm
#3757
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
Son just applied using first post link, only other cc he has 3 years old is Capital One.
Saw this message on the CheckAppStatus link after seeing the glitch technical difficulties
Thank you for your recent application. We're in the process of reviewing the information you provided for your US Airways Premier World MasterCard application.
Please keep in mind it may take up to 10 business days to process your application. There is no need to reapply. If you provided an email address, we will send you an email upon review of your application. Please feel free to check back as this page will display the most recent status updates
Saw this message on the CheckAppStatus link after seeing the glitch technical difficulties
Thank you for your recent application. We're in the process of reviewing the information you provided for your US Airways Premier World MasterCard application.
Please keep in mind it may take up to 10 business days to process your application. There is no need to reapply. If you provided an email address, we will send you an email upon review of your application. Please feel free to check back as this page will display the most recent status updates
Jul 13, 2013, 8:49 pm
#3758
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
Or you can hope the anniversary bonus posts before the fee does (as happened with my account) and then cancel. keep the bonus, & churn the card.
Jul 13, 2013, 10:40 pm
#3759
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: Marriott, Radisson, AA, UA
Posts: 360
I applied on 6/22/12, now it has been over a year, but still no 10k bonus.
Hopefully I will get 10k before annual fee is posted.
If not, I guess I'll have to pay $89 annual fee for the 10k miles.
Last edited by echip; Jul 15, 2013 at 10:01 pm
Jul 14, 2013, 8:15 am
#3760
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: WI
Programs: A bunch
Posts: 488
I would really appreciate any advice...
I was offered the 15k offer for Feb, Mar, Apr 2013. I completed the spend requirement in early Apr and my statement closed a few days later. Fast forward to now and my July statement has closed and no miles have posted. This would be 8 weeks after my May statement closed. Thus even if the promotional period technically ended on Apr 30th, then all of my spend should have been tabulated no later than close of my statement in May and 8 weeks later (at the latest) I should have been awarded the miles.
I SMd Barclays and explained all of this and Barclays opened up "a case". They told me it should be resolved in 7-10 biz days and that I may receive a call "to have this issue resolved".
In order to meet the spend requirement (>750/month for 3 months), I bought 2 VR at the beginning of every month. Should I be worried about these purchases since Barclays had to "open a case"? What is a good reason to purchase VRs?
I was offered the 15k offer for Feb, Mar, Apr 2013. I completed the spend requirement in early Apr and my statement closed a few days later. Fast forward to now and my July statement has closed and no miles have posted. This would be 8 weeks after my May statement closed. Thus even if the promotional period technically ended on Apr 30th, then all of my spend should have been tabulated no later than close of my statement in May and 8 weeks later (at the latest) I should have been awarded the miles.
I SMd Barclays and explained all of this and Barclays opened up "a case". They told me it should be resolved in 7-10 biz days and that I may receive a call "to have this issue resolved".
In order to meet the spend requirement (>750/month for 3 months), I bought 2 VR at the beginning of every month. Should I be worried about these purchases since Barclays had to "open a case"? What is a good reason to purchase VRs?
NOTE TO ALL
When getting the 3 month offer (mine was jan feb mar) to make sure you have a statement generate the following month or the miles may not post depending on your due date. I have yet to get my 15k miles but after several communications finally found out that if no statement generates then no miles post (dumb). So because after the last $1000 AP i never used the card again no statements generated. Just last week i used the card for a small lunch purchase or something and did the same for my wifes card so now when the next statement closes it should show the bonus. If for whatever reason it does not then they will be getting served a complaint from the OCC and FTC and that will get the ball rolling most certainly.
Fyi to all
Jul 15, 2013, 10:07 am
#3761
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA
Posts: 2,983
NOTE TO ALL
When getting the 3 month offer (mine was jan feb mar) to make sure you have a statement generate the following month or the miles may not post depending on your due date. I have yet to get my 15k miles but after several communications finally found out that if no statement generates then no miles post (dumb). So because after the last $1000 AP i never used the card again no statements generated. Just last week i used the card for a small lunch purchase or something and did the same for my wifes card so now when the next statement closes it should show the bonus. If for whatever reason it does not then they will be getting served a complaint from the OCC and FTC and that will get the ball rolling most certainly.
Fyi to all
When getting the 3 month offer (mine was jan feb mar) to make sure you have a statement generate the following month or the miles may not post depending on your due date. I have yet to get my 15k miles but after several communications finally found out that if no statement generates then no miles post (dumb). So because after the last $1000 AP i never used the card again no statements generated. Just last week i used the card for a small lunch purchase or something and did the same for my wifes card so now when the next statement closes it should show the bonus. If for whatever reason it does not then they will be getting served a complaint from the OCC and FTC and that will get the ball rolling most certainly.
Fyi to all
Jul 16, 2013, 11:39 am
#3762
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: AA, UA, DL, AS, LH, BA, VS, HHonors, Hyatt, Club Carlson, IHG, Marriott
Posts: 833
Datapoint:
Already have an existing card opened on 10/26/11. Applied today 7/16 using the first link and was eventually denied (after calling). No hard pulls involved.
Was told I already had an existing card and didn't qualify for a second card even though I told the agent I wanted to keep some expenses separate. She said I have not been using my card much at all but if I accrue more spending, they might reconsider issuing a 2nd card in the future.
I wonder if there's another link that might work for existing card holders. Anyone?
Already have an existing card opened on 10/26/11. Applied today 7/16 using the first link and was eventually denied (after calling). No hard pulls involved.
Was told I already had an existing card and didn't qualify for a second card even though I told the agent I wanted to keep some expenses separate. She said I have not been using my card much at all but if I accrue more spending, they might reconsider issuing a 2nd card in the future.
I wonder if there's another link that might work for existing card holders. Anyone?
Last edited by MVF Trekker; Jul 16, 2013 at 12:07 pm
Jul 16, 2013, 12:10 pm
#3763
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA plt 2 mm, Marriott LTT, HH dia
Posts: 1,215
NOTE TO ALL
When getting the 3 month offer (mine was jan feb mar) to make sure you have a statement generate the following month or the miles may not post depending on your due date. I have yet to get my 15k miles but after several communications finally found out that if no statement generates then no miles post (dumb). So because after the last $1000 AP i never used the card again no statements generated. Just last week i used the card for a small lunch purchase or something and did the same for my wifes card so now when the next statement closes it should show the bonus. If for whatever reason it does not then they will be getting served a complaint from the OCC and FTC and that will get the ball rolling most certainly.
Fyi to all
When getting the 3 month offer (mine was jan feb mar) to make sure you have a statement generate the following month or the miles may not post depending on your due date. I have yet to get my 15k miles but after several communications finally found out that if no statement generates then no miles post (dumb). So because after the last $1000 AP i never used the card again no statements generated. Just last week i used the card for a small lunch purchase or something and did the same for my wifes card so now when the next statement closes it should show the bonus. If for whatever reason it does not then they will be getting served a complaint from the OCC and FTC and that will get the ball rolling most certainly.
Fyi to all
Both the 15k bonus for making $750 in purchases for 3 straight months and my 10k anniversary bonus posted during statements when I had $0 spending for Barclays.
I have heard misinformation from most Barclays agents. Maybe that is why they don't have much decision making authority: Barclays does not train them well.
Jul 16, 2013, 8:31 pm
#3764
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Philly
Programs: Aadvantage, Executive Club, Rapid Rewards, HHonors, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 8
I've recently received my 10k bonus anniversary miles for having the card for a year. Does anyone know when I should expect to receive a new companion pass for this year?
Jul 16, 2013, 10:33 pm
#3765
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Sun Prairie, WI
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, HH Diamond, National Executive
Posts: 1,786
What's the best way to check your annual spend for the current year? I'm trying to figure out how close I am to 25k for the extra PQMs. Thanks.