[EXPIRED] 40,000 PTS ($400 cash) after $1000 / 90 days for Barclays NFL Card
Oct 15, 2012, 7:00 pm
#122
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: LAS
Programs: DL PM, UA PS, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
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Oct 16, 2012, 2:24 am
#123
Join Date: Jan 2008
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So my transaction finally posted and it seems it is a tiered redemption for statement credits.
I have 41,000 points, but it will only allow me to redeem 30K, 35K, or 40K. Trying to figure out how to salvage those last 1K points. Maybe spend another $25 and use the 1K as a $10 statement credit?
A qualifying purchase is any purchase greater than or equal to $25.00 made within the last 90 days.
Oct 16, 2012, 12:16 pm
#124
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: DCA
Programs: SPG, HHonors
Posts: 242
You can only redeem in 2,500 point increments. i.e. $25 statement credits. So even if you made a $25 purchase, that would give you 1,025 total points and you wouldn't be able to use those 1,025 for anything unless and until you accumulated 2,500 points.
Oct 16, 2012, 4:26 pm
#127
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 701
I called and statement credits have to be in $25 increments (not any amount over $25), so no $410 credit.
Oct 16, 2012, 10:12 pm
#128
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 74
i would rather spend $1500 on my AA card and get 1500 miles.. worth more to me..
Oct 16, 2012, 10:55 pm
#129
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Southern California
Programs: UA Platinum, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 317
After waiting about a week, I was approved for my Chargers card. I've done the $1000 spend and the 40K bonus has already posted to my account. I'm a season ticket holder so I'll just use the card at the stadium. I figure it's worth holding on to the card since there's no annual fee but I am not at all impressed with the rewards that are available for redemption.
Oct 17, 2012, 8:26 am
#130
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 205
After waiting about a week, I was approved for my Chargers card. I've done the $1000 spend and the 40K bonus has already posted to my account. I'm a season ticket holder so I'll just use the card at the stadium. I figure it's worth holding on to the card since there's no annual fee but I am not at all impressed with the rewards that are available for redemption.
Oct 19, 2012, 1:27 pm
#132
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: LAS
Programs: DL PM, UA PS, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,904
Don't give up yet. Time is on your side. Because this is a no annual fee card and the points don't expire, there will be times when 1.67% will be a good return for everyday spend which pays 1%-1.5% on most cards. This, of course, would not apply if you have a straight 2% card as most of us do. $30 here, $80 there and eventually you'll get that $25 reward
I plan on keeping this NFL card for a while (no AF) so when it comes time to not have to worry about spend reqs, I'll put $$ on it.
Oct 22, 2012, 12:22 pm
#133
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 31
Thanks for posting the link for the generic NFL card. I applied on Oct 11 and just receive approval today (no card yet). CSR confirmed the 40000 bonus after first spend. I thought I have to spend $1000 before getting the bonus but she said I will get it after first spend. I just had an aor last August so I was happy I still get approved.
Oct 22, 2012, 12:27 pm
#134
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Amex Platinum, SPG Platinum, HHonors Gold, Global Entry
Posts: 151
13 Days and Counting
I applied for the Card on October 9th and still have not heard back. I know there is no rush here, but the wait is ridiculous. My score is about 820. Have never been denied for a card once.
Is this wait normal?
Is this wait normal?
Oct 22, 2012, 1:30 pm
#135
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 31
Looks like this is normal for Barclay. I had to wait 3 weeks last time when I applied for another one of their card.