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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]
#1081
Join Date: Jun 1999
Posts: 217
How long until you get the referral bonus link?
Signed up a week or so ago for the US Air Card.
Want to refer friends/family to get the referral bonus points.
How long did it take between signing up for card and getting a referral bonus link offer?
jb
Want to refer friends/family to get the referral bonus points.
How long did it take between signing up for card and getting a referral bonus link offer?
jb
#1082
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 119
How long have people generally waited after cancelling a card to apply for another one? I cancelled my third and last open card on 12/21. I applied for that card in early June. Would I be better off to wait a bit longer to apply again?
#1083
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 12
This was posted to my account:
12/5/2014 12/05/14 US WORLD CARD: FIRST USE BONUS 40,000
12/5/2014 12/05/14 US WORLD CARD: EVERYDAY PURCHASES 7
12/5/2014 12/05/14 US WORLD CARD: EVERYDAY 50% BONUS 10,000
Is the 10,000 bonus to bring it up to the current offer of 50k?
I had not yet sent in a request to match the current offer.
Should I make a request or was this automatically done?
12/5/2014 12/05/14 US WORLD CARD: FIRST USE BONUS 40,000
12/5/2014 12/05/14 US WORLD CARD: EVERYDAY PURCHASES 7
12/5/2014 12/05/14 US WORLD CARD: EVERYDAY 50% BONUS 10,000
Is the 10,000 bonus to bring it up to the current offer of 50k?
I had not yet sent in a request to match the current offer.
Should I make a request or was this automatically done?
#1084
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,790
This was posted to my account:
12/5/2014 12/05/14 US WORLD CARD: FIRST USE BONUS 40,000
12/5/2014 12/05/14 US WORLD CARD: EVERYDAY PURCHASES 7
12/5/2014 12/05/14 US WORLD CARD: EVERYDAY 50% BONUS 10,000
Is the 10,000 bonus to bring it up to the current offer of 50k?
I had not yet sent in a request to match the current offer.
Should I make a request or was this automatically done?
12/5/2014 12/05/14 US WORLD CARD: FIRST USE BONUS 40,000
12/5/2014 12/05/14 US WORLD CARD: EVERYDAY PURCHASES 7
12/5/2014 12/05/14 US WORLD CARD: EVERYDAY 50% BONUS 10,000
Is the 10,000 bonus to bring it up to the current offer of 50k?
I had not yet sent in a request to match the current offer.
Should I make a request or was this automatically done?
If you have not sent in request for match, you might be out of luck because now they would see you have gotten 50K already, even though the 10K is something different.
In this game, waiting often is not the best strategy. Things change very quickly for one thing, getting away for something you are not supposedly to receive, is another thing, that you do not want an account to be looked at by human...
#1086
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 119
#1087
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,534
On my second US Airways card, I paid the AF, and the second statement cut several days ago. Statement lists 40k bonus and I got the email congratulating me on it. I promptly received the other miles on the statement but not the 40k bonus yet. Anybody else?
#1088
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 46
So I have 2 US airways cards already. Applied for a 3rd this weekend, fully aware that it is a long shot. I did not get instant approval and called in for recon. the agent mentioned that he sees I have 2 open cards already, so cannot approve for a 3rd. I say thank you and hang up. I get an email today saying I have been approved? I will take it but just seems weird
#1089
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: N/A
Posts: 685
So I have 2 US airways cards already. Applied for a 3rd this weekend, fully aware that it is a long shot. I did not get instant approval and called in for recon. the agent mentioned that he sees I have 2 open cards already, so cannot approve for a 3rd. I say thank you and hang up. I get an email today saying I have been approved? I will take it but just seems weird
Can i ask the time you waited between the 1st and 2nd card?
#1090
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,737
Statement closed Dec 23 and shows sign up bonus posted. But it has not posted to my US account 7 days later. Confirmed with Barclay that FFP# is correct. Anyone else getting this kind of lag?
#1091
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 35
#1095
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 3,677
The only thing being an AU ever affects is with an AMEX card, where they notify the CB that you have a new cc issued. Even then it's not a HP, just listed as a new issue, which would only matter if someone was looking closely at your Credit History during an app.
And only AMEX does that, Citi, Chase, Barclays don't even ask for a SS# for an AU card. So no worries for her there. The more important issues are her short length of CH, and having the two cards already. Depending on income, and Credit Rating, those may or may not affect her app. But since this card is going away soon, and she has so few HPs at this point, I'd say definitely apply before Jan 18th.