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*** Historical information follows: ***
Do not use a Preferred Application (10K Anniversay bonus) if you are not Preferred Elite. The reconsideration csr said as of December 11, 2014 the Preferred numbers are programmed in their computer and non-Preferred are immediately kicked out with no credit check. You cannot apply for any Barclays card for 30 days after rejection.
from the rejection letter I received:
The Dividend Miles number you provided on the application does not currently reflect a Preferred Status within the Dividend Miles program, and unfortunately this offer is only available to Dividend Miles members with Preferred Status. A credit report was not used in making this determination.
Note: If you are an existing cardholder of the older version of this card with a perpetual anniversary bonus, please ask account questions here:
[EXPIRED] Fee waived, US Airways Card, 30K + 10k @ anniversary
Check Application Status
Current offers:
There is a new (as of Dec. 4, 2014) public offer for 50,000 bonus miles after the first purchase, $89 annual fee is not waived:
http://www.worldgotbigger.com/us-airways-credit-card/
There is also an offer for 50k now and 10k at first anniversary, for preferred members only, reported by jrobinson5 in Post 935 - but see that post for the link and that user's difficulties with it.
Older offers that may still work:
50k Offers - There are individually targeted offers circulating for a 50k signup bonus. No one has yet identified a way to apply without actually receiving a personalized code from Barclays in advance.
40k miles after first purchase; $89 annual fee NOT waived [This is the standard public offer]
40k miles after first purchase plus 10k miles at first (and only first) anniversary; $89 annual fee NOT waived [Note: For"Preferred Members Only"; for similar offers, this has been sporadically enforced - see the anniversary miles thread below for historical data]
Alternately, there is a long-running 35,000 mile offer with first year fee waived and 10,000 miles every anniversary:
Fee waived, no spend, US Airways Card, 35K (WIKI) Now dead - However, see that thread for 30k + 10k anniversary offer
(All offers with perpetual anniversary bonus are no longer available)
FAQ's
What will happen to this card when American and US Airways mileage plans are merged ?
The best information we has says that when that happens, Barclays will no longer be able to issue new cards, but your existing card will continue to be serviced by Barclays and become an American Airlines "red" credit card with benefits similar to the Citi AA Platinum card now issued (http://mommypoints.boardingarea.com/...erican-merger/)
Can I churn this card?
Yes
When can I apply for my 2nd/3rd/etc cards?
The general consensus is that you wait 6 months between applications with calling for recon significantly reducing your chances (better to get instant approval). YMMV. Note that in late 2014 there were several successful reports of people applying sooner than 6 months.
Do I have to close already existing accounts before applications for subsequent cards?
No but as always, YMMV
What's the reconsideration line number?
1-866-408-4064. Only open M-F, 8am-5pm Eastern time.
1-866-951-1437, After-hours (24/7)
When do the bonus miles post?
The annual fee will usually be charged in the first billing cycle. So assuming you made another purchase of at least $0.01 during the first billing cycle, the bonus miles will be credited to your account on the second billing cycle. If the AF doesn't post until the 2nd cycle, and you wait til the stmt. appears, your miles will not post until the 3rd cycle.
Key things to note with these new cards:
1. The previous cards waived the first year's annual fee and offered 10k for holding the card another year whereby the annual fee was charged. FTers, however, reported that Barclays did not clawback the 10k bonus after cancelling the card shortly after the AF posted.
2. The new cards' T&Cs this time explicitly state that the bonus will post upon payment of the AF (which is not waived) given that the fee isn't rescinded.
-Does this mean they will clawback the points?
Not enough data to confirm this
-If they don't plan to clawback the miles, how do they enforce the new terms?
They could, in theory, award the bonus after the period in which you could request a refund of the AF expires
Can I make a purchase and pre-pay the $89 AF prior to the first statement posting and receive the bonus miles?
Maybe. As of now, there are at least three data points stating this has been done successfully. Make a purchase of$0.01 $1 or more then use bill pay to make the payment and include the $89 AF (e.g. - a $1 purchase requires a $90 payment). If done correctly, the bonus miles (and the spend miles) will post on your first statement and to US Airways one day after the statement closes.
However, there are at least 2 reports (see #400) of having done the above and the AF did not bill in the first cycle (hence no posting of sign up bonus in that cycle). See the post for a possible explanation.
PLEASE POST if you applied again (FEB-APRIL, 2015), and after approval, ACTUALLY GOT the eligible bonus second time around after your approval and one time spend. That's really what peeps want to know.
*** Historical information follows: ***
Do not use a Preferred Application (10K Anniversay bonus) if you are not Preferred Elite. The reconsideration csr said as of December 11, 2014 the Preferred numbers are programmed in their computer and non-Preferred are immediately kicked out with no credit check. You cannot apply for any Barclays card for 30 days after rejection.
from the rejection letter I received:
The Dividend Miles number you provided on the application does not currently reflect a Preferred Status within the Dividend Miles program, and unfortunately this offer is only available to Dividend Miles members with Preferred Status. A credit report was not used in making this determination.
Note: If you are an existing cardholder of the older version of this card with a perpetual anniversary bonus, please ask account questions here:
[EXPIRED] Fee waived, US Airways Card, 30K + 10k @ anniversary
Check Application Status
Current offers:
There is a new (as of Dec. 4, 2014) public offer for 50,000 bonus miles after the first purchase, $89 annual fee is not waived:
http://www.worldgotbigger.com/us-airways-credit-card/
There is also an offer for 50k now and 10k at first anniversary, for preferred members only, reported by jrobinson5 in Post 935 - but see that post for the link and that user's difficulties with it.
Older offers that may still work:
50k Offers - There are individually targeted offers circulating for a 50k signup bonus. No one has yet identified a way to apply without actually receiving a personalized code from Barclays in advance.
40k miles after first purchase; $89 annual fee NOT waived [This is the standard public offer]
40k miles after first purchase plus 10k miles at first (and only first) anniversary; $89 annual fee NOT waived [Note: For"Preferred Members Only"; for similar offers, this has been sporadically enforced - see the anniversary miles thread below for historical data]
Fee waived, no spend, US Airways Card, 35K (WIKI) Now dead - However, see that thread for 30k + 10k anniversary offer
(All offers with perpetual anniversary bonus are no longer available)
FAQ's
What will happen to this card when American and US Airways mileage plans are merged ?
The best information we has says that when that happens, Barclays will no longer be able to issue new cards, but your existing card will continue to be serviced by Barclays and become an American Airlines "red" credit card with benefits similar to the Citi AA Platinum card now issued (http://mommypoints.boardingarea.com/...erican-merger/)
Can I churn this card?
Yes
When can I apply for my 2nd/3rd/etc cards?
The general consensus is that you wait 6 months between applications with calling for recon significantly reducing your chances (better to get instant approval). YMMV. Note that in late 2014 there were several successful reports of people applying sooner than 6 months.
Do I have to close already existing accounts before applications for subsequent cards?
No but as always, YMMV
What's the reconsideration line number?
1-866-408-4064. Only open M-F, 8am-5pm Eastern time.
1-866-951-1437, After-hours (24/7)
When do the bonus miles post?
The annual fee will usually be charged in the first billing cycle. So assuming you made another purchase of at least $0.01 during the first billing cycle, the bonus miles will be credited to your account on the second billing cycle. If the AF doesn't post until the 2nd cycle, and you wait til the stmt. appears, your miles will not post until the 3rd cycle.
Key things to note with these new cards:
1. The previous cards waived the first year's annual fee and offered 10k for holding the card another year whereby the annual fee was charged. FTers, however, reported that Barclays did not clawback the 10k bonus after cancelling the card shortly after the AF posted.
2. The new cards' T&Cs this time explicitly state that the bonus will post upon payment of the AF (which is not waived) given that the fee isn't rescinded.
-Does this mean they will clawback the points?
Not enough data to confirm this
-If they don't plan to clawback the miles, how do they enforce the new terms?
They could, in theory, award the bonus after the period in which you could request a refund of the AF expires
Can I make a purchase and pre-pay the $89 AF prior to the first statement posting and receive the bonus miles?
Maybe. As of now, there are at least three data points stating this has been done successfully. Make a purchase of
However, there are at least 2 reports (see #400) of having done the above and the AF did not bill in the first cycle (hence no posting of sign up bonus in that cycle). See the post for a possible explanation.
PLEASE POST if you applied again (FEB-APRIL, 2015), and after approval, ACTUALLY GOT the eligible bonus second time around after your approval and one time spend. That's really what peeps want to know.
[EXPIRED] Barclays US Airways CC offers [EXPIRED]
#2431
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: SMF
Programs: Hilton Diamond-Marriott Platinum-life
Posts: 1,015
#2432
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DEN
Posts: 502
#2433
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 467
What was the reason you were denied? You mentioned about you called again, what happened on the last call? Please share you experience.
I called multiple times, and was told I already own the card, and no qualify for second one. I am told my credit report were pulled (credit score over 800) but due to this is only offer to new customer.
I called multiple times, and was told I already own the card, and no qualify for second one. I am told my credit report were pulled (credit score over 800) but due to this is only offer to new customer.
Wth, closed my card in march 22, 2014 and opened it up in feb 2013. Barclays (nice lady) said that within a few years of last having the same product she cant overturn. Why can some people have multiple cards, yet I cant have one 2 years from the last sign up and year from last close?"
Called again and was overturned.
Also, how do you all have such high scores while constantly churning? I can't get mine that high with all these inquiries (thought I have a pretty short history of like 7 years since I am young)
Last edited by mastermind85; Apr 2, 2015 at 9:33 am
#2434
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: MDT
Programs: DL, AA
Posts: 390
For those applying and getting approved, are you using your Dividend Miles number? I'm having trouble finding my wife's Div Miles number and am wondering if I can just use her AA number now.
Edit: Found it.
Edit: Found it.
#2438
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 1
I just got this card this past December, and reapplied tonight for a second card and was instantly approved. 3.5 months apart, and I never closed the first one. Insane!
I used a different email address and left the Dividend Miles account field blank. I'll call AA and combine the new AAdvantage account with my main account later if this all goes through and I get the bonus again.
Big thanks to everyone who posted working links!
I used a different email address and left the Dividend Miles account field blank. I'll call AA and combine the new AAdvantage account with my main account later if this all goes through and I get the bonus again.
Big thanks to everyone who posted working links!
#2439
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 63
I got my first US airways card in Nov 2013 (the one with the 35K miles promo 10K bonus on first anniv and my only Barclays card ever) Still have it open.
Applied for another in Dec 2014 and was denied due to already having the card. Lowered my limit yesterday from $12600 to $5000. Wondering if its worth applying again.
Wanted to check if there are people here with only one open card (the 10K bonus one) have been successful in getting another one approved! And what's your timeline
Applied for another in Dec 2014 and was denied due to already having the card. Lowered my limit yesterday from $12600 to $5000. Wondering if its worth applying again.
Wanted to check if there are people here with only one open card (the 10K bonus one) have been successful in getting another one approved! And what's your timeline
#2440
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
I got my first US airways card in Nov 2013 (the one with the 35K miles promo 10K bonus on first anniv and my only Barclays card ever) Still have it open.
Applied for another in Dec 2014 and was denied due to already having the card. Lowered my limit yesterday from $12600 to $5000. Wondering if its worth applying again.
Wanted to check if there are people here with only one open card (the 10K bonus one) have been successful in getting another one approved! And what's your timeline
Applied for another in Dec 2014 and was denied due to already having the card. Lowered my limit yesterday from $12600 to $5000. Wondering if its worth applying again.
Wanted to check if there are people here with only one open card (the 10K bonus one) have been successful in getting another one approved! And what's your timeline
I have 2 anniversary cards open, referred myself and was approved for a third. It's worth a shot as it's now or never.
My referral link has been acting up. Sometimes it works and sometimes you get that no longer offered message. So for those on the fence, IMO you better act sooner rather than later.
#2441
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: IC RA, AA EXP
Posts: 128
Applied, and was approved online. Any tips on how to convince Barclays to convince a new card holder should be switched to Aviator Silver or is that just impossible? I already have AA World Exec, and can easily post the spend to get the extra 10,000 EQM.
#2442
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 63
Check the post above yours.
I have 2 anniversary cards open, referred myself and was approved for a third. It's worth a shot as it's now or never.
My referral link has been acting up. Sometimes it works and sometimes you get that no longer offered message. So for those on the fence, IMO you better act sooner rather than later.
I have 2 anniversary cards open, referred myself and was approved for a third. It's worth a shot as it's now or never.
My referral link has been acting up. Sometimes it works and sometimes you get that no longer offered message. So for those on the fence, IMO you better act sooner rather than later.
Tempted to try again risking a hard pull. Also unsure what ff number would i have to put now that mine have been combined, US, AA or Blank
#2443
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 2
I was rejected with over 800 FICO and 3 hard inquiries. I do have an open US Airways card that was opened 7 months ago. The credit analyst told me that the system automatically declined my application and did not even pull my credit report. I wonder how other people who already have open cards applied for a second.
#2444
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LAS, MPL
Programs: DL Platinum, 1 MM
Posts: 1,322
New Dividend Miles Number
My daughter got approved for her first Dividend Miles card and assigned a dividend miles number. So now she has a DM number but no online account on USAir/AA. We tried going the forgotten password route, but the DM number was not recognized by the system. Has anybody successfully created an online DM account after being assigned a DM number?
Last edited by drminn; Apr 3, 2015 at 8:55 am
#2445
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 157
was sitting on sidelines for weeks, since i cancelled my previous US air only in Jan....finally decided to go ahead and take a shot since this is going away anyway!
instant approval with 15k CL
I have Arrival with 9k Limit and NFL card with 6k CL with barclays.
i used nowstime's link, different email/phone and blank dividend air #
instant approval with 15k CL
I have Arrival with 9k Limit and NFL card with 6k CL with barclays.
i used nowstime's link, different email/phone and blank dividend air #