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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]
#2492
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,756
All links appear to be dead. I just noticed that Brugge posted this in the wiki. Well done.
If anyone knows something different, please share. Otherwise, the party appears to be over for this card.
If anyone knows something different, please share. Otherwise, the party appears to be over for this card.
#2494
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC
Programs: AA BA DL JB US
Posts: 41
Does anyone know if the 5,000 mile rebate on award redemptions on US Airways & AA flights and 10,000 elite qualifying miles at $25,000 in spend are no longer benefits? I just got my card packet in the mail and these aren't listed among the benefits. The second isn't a big deal as it would require a lot of MS (and I'm not sure by when), but if the award redemption rebate is over that's a bummer.
#2495
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,531
Does anyone know if the 5,000 mile rebate on award redemptions on US Airways & AA flights and 10,000 elite qualifying miles at $25,000 in spend are no longer benefits? I just got my card packet in the mail and these aren't listed among the benefits. The second isn't a big deal as it would require a lot of MS (and I'm not sure by when), but if the award redemption rebate is over that's a bummer.
#2496
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,768
It is not a separate benefit, i.e. if you also have the Citi AA card that also offers the 10% rebate, you will not get a 2nd 10K. It has already data points that the Barclay's benefit and the Citi's benefit are 2 in 1, 10K max per calendar year.
#2497
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 115
Hi, I am not sure if this question has been asked before -
It appears that my US Airways Mastercard was converted to AAdvantage card (according to the look of the website) at the end of March, but the US Airways account anniversary and annual fee are still coming up in this month (April). I was originally planning to cancel the account AFTER I get the anniversary 10K miles bonus, but at of now I still haven't received the anniversary bonus. I wonder, maybe there just won't be the 10k anniversary bonus because my card was no longer the originally US Airways card?
I'd appreciate your insight. Thank you.
It appears that my US Airways Mastercard was converted to AAdvantage card (according to the look of the website) at the end of March, but the US Airways account anniversary and annual fee are still coming up in this month (April). I was originally planning to cancel the account AFTER I get the anniversary 10K miles bonus, but at of now I still haven't received the anniversary bonus. I wonder, maybe there just won't be the 10k anniversary bonus because my card was no longer the originally US Airways card?
I'd appreciate your insight. Thank you.
#2499
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 275
is the party over?
Also would like to follow up and see if there's still any working link?
I tried clicking through all again and they are all dead. Really would like to apply one for my wife if there's still a working link, please feel free to PM me.
Thanks for all time and help and good luck on this!
I tried clicking through all again and they are all dead. Really would like to apply one for my wife if there's still a working link, please feel free to PM me.
Thanks for all time and help and good luck on this!
#2500
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA Exp, SPG Plat 100
Posts: 54
Also would like to follow up and see if there's still any working link?
I tried clicking through all again and they are all dead. Really would like to apply one for my wife if there's still a working link, please feel free to PM me.
Thanks for all time and help and good luck on this!
I tried clicking through all again and they are all dead. Really would like to apply one for my wife if there's still a working link, please feel free to PM me.
Thanks for all time and help and good luck on this!
#2501
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: MCI
Programs: AA, DL, WN, HHonors Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott, Hyatt
Posts: 249
Applied, approved, received card last month.
Made purchase, prepaid annual fee of $89, annual fee posted on first statement.
Statement from Barclays shows 50,015 miles credited to US Airways account.
In the midst of all of this, our AA and DM accounts merge.
So, I am at statement date +4 and no miles have shown up in my combined AA/DM account.
Is this because even though my statement credited the miles they won't show up until my second statement?
or
The process takes longer with the merged accounts?
or
Something else?
Appreciate any feedback or similar experiences.
Thanks!
Made purchase, prepaid annual fee of $89, annual fee posted on first statement.
Statement from Barclays shows 50,015 miles credited to US Airways account.
In the midst of all of this, our AA and DM accounts merge.
So, I am at statement date +4 and no miles have shown up in my combined AA/DM account.
Is this because even though my statement credited the miles they won't show up until my second statement?
or
The process takes longer with the merged accounts?
or
Something else?
Appreciate any feedback or similar experiences.
Thanks!
#2502
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 8,460
Applied, approved, received card last month.
Made purchase, prepaid annual fee of $89, annual fee posted on first statement.
Statement from Barclays shows 50,015 miles credited to US Airways account.
In the midst of all of this, our AA and DM accounts merge.
So, I am at statement date +4 and no miles have shown up in my combined AA/DM account.
Is this because even though my statement credited the miles they won't show up until my second statement?
or
The process takes longer with the merged accounts?
or
Something else?
Appreciate any feedback or similar experiences.
Thanks!
Made purchase, prepaid annual fee of $89, annual fee posted on first statement.
Statement from Barclays shows 50,015 miles credited to US Airways account.
In the midst of all of this, our AA and DM accounts merge.
So, I am at statement date +4 and no miles have shown up in my combined AA/DM account.
Is this because even though my statement credited the miles they won't show up until my second statement?
or
The process takes longer with the merged accounts?
or
Something else?
Appreciate any feedback or similar experiences.
Thanks!
#2503
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: AA - EP, Marriott - PP
Posts: 227
At the very least I can confirm that the 5,000 mile rebate on reward flights is now gone. The 10k eqm miles are actually the bigger deal to me since I'll have hit the $25k spend at the end of the month. I'll see if my 10k anniversary miles post at my next statement, but if they don't I really don't see why I should hold on to this card versus just opening a new Citi card for the exact same benefits PLUS 50k miles.
#2504
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: United 1K; AA Platinum
Posts: 326
Applied, approved, received card last month.
Made purchase, prepaid annual fee of $89, annual fee posted on first statement.
Statement from Barclays shows 50,015 miles credited to US Airways account.
In the midst of all of this, our AA and DM accounts merge.
So, I am at statement date +4 and no miles have shown up in my combined AA/DM account.
Is this because even though my statement credited the miles they won't show up until my second statement?
or
The process takes longer with the merged accounts?
or
Something else?
Appreciate any feedback or similar experiences.
Thanks!
Made purchase, prepaid annual fee of $89, annual fee posted on first statement.
Statement from Barclays shows 50,015 miles credited to US Airways account.
In the midst of all of this, our AA and DM accounts merge.
So, I am at statement date +4 and no miles have shown up in my combined AA/DM account.
Is this because even though my statement credited the miles they won't show up until my second statement?
or
The process takes longer with the merged accounts?
or
Something else?
Appreciate any feedback or similar experiences.
Thanks!
#2505
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 71
As an aside, FWIW, they aren't doing retention offers like they used to.