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Barclays Reconsideration phone numbers
866-408-4064 (from posts #28 and #51)
866-408-4065 (from post #2)
866-369-1283 (from post #7)
866-408-4064 (from posts #28 and #51)
866-408-4065 (from post #2)
866-369-1283 (from post #7)
Barclays credit card verification and reconsideration?
#106
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: AS Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Starriott LTPP
Posts: 341
I'm surprised Barclay's approved card #4 . Usually they're fairly strict.
#107
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: SPG Platinum, Marriott LT Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, AA Platinum Pro, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 215
My parents applied for the Aviator card and both were asked to send you copy of DL, SSN, and utility bill.
I can understand sending in copy of DL and utility bill (or even passport), but sending in copies of SSN is a big no-no for the parents. Call recon and they said there is nothing they can do other than sending in the copies physically (not eletronically).
Most ridiculous thing is that my dad actually has Barclays Arrival card already... but they still want those documents sent in.
I can understand sending in copy of DL and utility bill (or even passport), but sending in copies of SSN is a big no-no for the parents. Call recon and they said there is nothing they can do other than sending in the copies physically (not eletronically).
Most ridiculous thing is that my dad actually has Barclays Arrival card already... but they still want those documents sent in.
#108
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: lax
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Gold
Posts: 389
My parents applied for the Aviator card and both were asked to send you copy of DL, SSN, and utility bill.
I can understand sending in copy of DL and utility bill (or even passport), but sending in copies of SSN is a big no-no for the parents. Call recon and they said there is nothing they can do other than sending in the copies physically (not eletronically).
Most ridiculous thing is that my dad actually has Barclays Arrival card already... but they still want those documents sent in.
I can understand sending in copy of DL and utility bill (or even passport), but sending in copies of SSN is a big no-no for the parents. Call recon and they said there is nothing they can do other than sending in the copies physically (not eletronically).
Most ridiculous thing is that my dad actually has Barclays Arrival card already... but they still want those documents sent in.
#109
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SEA
Posts: 2,556
The agent at that number will be able to give you the address to which the documents need to be sent.
#110
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Florida:)
Programs: AA, HH, SPG, UA
Posts: 269
If the app is still pending, is it recommendable to call? Applied for the hawaiian card 2 days ago. Currently only have the aviator card open for several years. Closed the Lufthansa card about 3-4 months ago
#111
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,599
I just received a pending for my dads application for a 45K wyndham card, I called 866-408-4064 and spoke to an agent.
I confirmed a few things, occupation, income, was I calling from the number on the application etc
She came back and approved him but asked some odd questions first. She wanted to know what kind of purchase he made on his Arrival card and asked the same about a Citi card. For the Arrival I was logged in and told her the purchases for the Citi I couldn't answer as I wasn't sure what Citi card she meant, lol
She also asked what type of purchases he was going to make on his new Wyndham cardand oddly enough , how he planned to pay his bill, in full or minimums. I answered in full
He was approved for $7500
I was a bit worried as prior to his last Arrival card ( which is still open) he was caught in that loop where they wanted all sorts of ID mailed in. That being said I learned to never close a relationship at any bank as I did in the past for him
I confirmed a few things, occupation, income, was I calling from the number on the application etc
She came back and approved him but asked some odd questions first. She wanted to know what kind of purchase he made on his Arrival card and asked the same about a Citi card. For the Arrival I was logged in and told her the purchases for the Citi I couldn't answer as I wasn't sure what Citi card she meant, lol
She also asked what type of purchases he was going to make on his new Wyndham cardand oddly enough , how he planned to pay his bill, in full or minimums. I answered in full
He was approved for $7500
I was a bit worried as prior to his last Arrival card ( which is still open) he was caught in that loop where they wanted all sorts of ID mailed in. That being said I learned to never close a relationship at any bank as I did in the past for him
Last edited by flyer4512; Jul 30, 2017 at 4:19 pm
#112
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
Barclays recon is generally tough(er) to get past. I would still wait a bit if you are not in a hurry to get the card.
#114
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Radisson Rewards Gold, Best Western Diamond Select
Posts: 1,856
Thank you for your recent application. We're in the process of reviewing the information you provided for your Miles & More MasterCard World Elite 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.
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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.
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Last edited by slickvik; Aug 1, 2017 at 9:57 pm
#115
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,599
Thank you for your recent application. We're in the process of reviewing the information you provided for your Miles & More MasterCard World Elite 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.
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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.
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#117
Join Date: May 2010
Location: WAS
Programs: Lotz
Posts: 1,534
Just got denial letter stating history was too short, seems they were referencing to the Jan, and May cards I opened. They did have record of my speaking to an analyst earlier in the month.
I told her he advised me to close a card and I have ( choice p)
Told her I was looking to move some of my credit and not get more credit.
She asked a few questions about my income and voila! I was approved by
moving $2k from my Jet blue.. so I am back up to 4 cards.
I told her he advised me to close a card and I have ( choice p)
Told her I was looking to move some of my credit and not get more credit.
She asked a few questions about my income and voila! I was approved by
moving $2k from my Jet blue.. so I am back up to 4 cards.
3 months ago I had no problem opening a Wyndham as a fifth card and moving credit even though I had just closed a Wyndham a very few months before.
One month ago I got the Jet Blue for the first time by moving credit again and closing a card.
I wanted to grab the 60K AA offer before it expires. But although Barclays can be easy, they do have limits.
#118
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
There IS a 24 month rule for the Aviator card. Scroll to the bottom and click terms.
https://home.barclaycardus.com/cards...astercard.html
https://home.barclaycardus.com/cards...astercard.html
#119
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,445
Successful JetBlue BUSINESS Recon
Applied for the JetBlue Business card last month and was instantly denied. Letter cited sufficient existing credit already extended.
Rep said the real reason was that I had applied for the Aviator business card within 6 months (it had been 2 months) and there was little spending history on it. He said that triggers an instant denial without pulling a credit report. He said he would be willing to pull the report right then and evaluate the application but he could make no promises.
Just dropped to 2/24 plus the Aviator Biz he saw and an old Aviator that's been open for years. Figured the odds were good.
He asked most of the same questions in the application. Business is sole prop, 1 employee, $0 revenue, no business name. None of that bothered him. He asked more detailed questions on the source of non-business revenue and what the immediate plans for my day job are.
Put me on hold for a few minutes, reviewed credit report, and was able to approve the card only by moving credit from the Aviator PERSONAL card. Had him move $5k, then had to pass ID verification with another rep, and everything was done! Total call was about 15 minutes.
My big takeaways were to focus on a 6 month gap between cards for a better chance of instant approval, make sure I'm putting some spend on my Barclay cards to keep them seasoned, and to NOT proactively lower credit line like I do with Chase, just in case I need it.
Rep said the real reason was that I had applied for the Aviator business card within 6 months (it had been 2 months) and there was little spending history on it. He said that triggers an instant denial without pulling a credit report. He said he would be willing to pull the report right then and evaluate the application but he could make no promises.
Just dropped to 2/24 plus the Aviator Biz he saw and an old Aviator that's been open for years. Figured the odds were good.
He asked most of the same questions in the application. Business is sole prop, 1 employee, $0 revenue, no business name. None of that bothered him. He asked more detailed questions on the source of non-business revenue and what the immediate plans for my day job are.
Put me on hold for a few minutes, reviewed credit report, and was able to approve the card only by moving credit from the Aviator PERSONAL card. Had him move $5k, then had to pass ID verification with another rep, and everything was done! Total call was about 15 minutes.
My big takeaways were to focus on a 6 month gap between cards for a better chance of instant approval, make sure I'm putting some spend on my Barclay cards to keep them seasoned, and to NOT proactively lower credit line like I do with Chase, just in case I need it.
#120
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1
I had a Barclays card for USAir about 5 years ago. All my info is the same (address, phone, etc.)
I have just 2 other cards and a good credit score (800 Fico) and I'm 65 years old, never in bankruptcy, no late payments for 40 years!!!
So I was expecting instant online approval, instead I get a snailmail letter that they needed to verify something.
I called the 866 number andafter 10 minutes on hold 3 times the rep says I need to scan the front and back of my drivers license, also my Social Security card, also a copy of my latest utilty bill!
Then I told the rep that I had Chase and Citi cards and was approved instantly, why is Barclay's so different?
The rep got into huffy mode and said "We are Barclay's, we have higher standards!"
I said fine, keep your card, I'll stick with Chase and Citi, and I can also fly Norwegian to Europe!!!