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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]
#108
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 146
if you book with miles can you still use the companion pass?
also whats the best way to use your miles? don't really care about business class but want to get the most flights out of my miles.
also whats the best way to use your miles? don't really care about business class but want to get the most flights out of my miles.
Last edited by snowboardpunk; Apr 10, 2014 at 11:39 pm
#109
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Programs: UA MR UR AA
Posts: 107
I'm not sure if I follow. I thought there are only two offer currently, 1) 30K after first spend, AF waived first year and 10k per annual and 2) 40K after first spend, AF not waived and no annual bonus.
Are you sure you offer is 40K first spend + 10K annual? If yes, please share the link to us.
Are you sure you offer is 40K first spend + 10K annual? If yes, please share the link to us.
#110
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 13
Does it make sense to sneak an app in for this card before it goes away with the US/AA merger? Will the miles push across to AADvantage now? I applied and received a Barclay Arrival in January - will that affect my app?
Additionally, as I'm new to this game, can the bonus miles be applied directly to a BA account or AA account instead of the US dividend miles, as if you were flying US airways but use your AADvantage number for example?
Additionally, as I'm new to this game, can the bonus miles be applied directly to a BA account or AA account instead of the US dividend miles, as if you were flying US airways but use your AADvantage number for example?
Last edited by aikitim; Apr 13, 2014 at 12:26 pm
#111
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: LAX
Posts: 383
Yes, once the frequent flyer programs merge but it's not guaranteed that they will convert 1:1
Or have the bonus post to your BA account instead of US Air? Also, no
You can, however, use your US Air points to book flights on partner metals.
#112
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 13
YES!
Yes, once the frequent flyer programs merge but it's not guaranteed that they will convert 1:1
That depends on so many things. Assuming that is the only card you applied for and everything being good, you should be able to get approved.
Don't understand this question. Do you mean to transfer points from US Air to BA? If so, no.
Or have the bonus post to your BA account instead of US Air? Also, no
You can, however, use your US Air points to book flights on partner metals.
Yes, once the frequent flyer programs merge but it's not guaranteed that they will convert 1:1
That depends on so many things. Assuming that is the only card you applied for and everything being good, you should be able to get approved.
Don't understand this question. Do you mean to transfer points from US Air to BA? If so, no.
Or have the bonus post to your BA account instead of US Air? Also, no
You can, however, use your US Air points to book flights on partner metals.
#113
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,934
So, yes, but no rush.
#114
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
ok, hesitant about having husband apply again for the USair card.
We will be traveling end of this month on USAir and having both of us canceling our card negates any baggage fees waived .
He closed first card in March right after annual 10k posted.
Last cc application was Jan for a second USAir which was declined.
Previous 6 mos opened 2 cards and one was the Barclays Arrival
I am looking for instant approval.. so is the card with the yearly fee the one to get?
https://www.barclaycardus.com/apply/...&cellNumber=51
EDT: well crap.. not instantly approved..
We will be traveling end of this month on USAir and having both of us canceling our card negates any baggage fees waived .
He closed first card in March right after annual 10k posted.
Last cc application was Jan for a second USAir which was declined.
Previous 6 mos opened 2 cards and one was the Barclays Arrival
I am looking for instant approval.. so is the card with the yearly fee the one to get?
https://www.barclaycardus.com/apply/...&cellNumber=51
EDT: well crap.. not instantly approved..
Last edited by duranza; Apr 14, 2014 at 11:06 am
#115
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Dayton
Programs: Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum, United, AAdvantage
Posts: 223
ok, hesitant about having husband apply again for the USair card.
We will be traveling end of this month on USAir and having both of us canceling our card negates any baggage fees waived .
He closed first card in March right after annual 10k posted.
Last cc application was Jan for a second USAir which was declined.
Previous 6 mos opened 2 cards and one was the Barclays Arrival
I am looking for instant approval.. so is the card with the yearly fee the one to get?
https://www.barclaycardus.com/apply/...&cellNumber=51
EDT: well crap.. not instantly approved..
We will be traveling end of this month on USAir and having both of us canceling our card negates any baggage fees waived .
He closed first card in March right after annual 10k posted.
Last cc application was Jan for a second USAir which was declined.
Previous 6 mos opened 2 cards and one was the Barclays Arrival
I am looking for instant approval.. so is the card with the yearly fee the one to get?
https://www.barclaycardus.com/apply/...&cellNumber=51
EDT: well crap.. not instantly approved..
#116
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
ETA: ok got approved by moving 5k cl from World Arrival, initial denial was due to applying back in Jan for a 2nd us air cc.
Last edited by duranza; Apr 15, 2014 at 11:05 am
#117
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 783
Just to confirm, as I read through the posts, but didn't see exact answer (sorry if I missed it). The 40,000 mile bonus only posts after paying for Annual Fee? Does it post a few days later, or does it post with the next statement, or 6-8 weeks after the fee was paid? I appreciate any data points on this one.
Best,
PedroNY
Best,
PedroNY
#118
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,134
Interesting data point. I just noticed my APR for this card is 24.99%. In looking at the T&Cs, it shows that 15.99% or 24.99% is determined by "creditworthiness" ... and according to the information provided in my card packet, it shows my TU score used for this card's instant approval with a $10,000 CL was 785. I'm not upset, as I won't use this card for more than a single purchase, but I just found the APR rather interesting considering the TU score and awarded CL.
#119
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA Gold, IHG Plat AMB, Hilton Gold, SPG
Posts: 156
Interesting data point. I just noticed my APR for this card is 24.99%. In looking at the T&Cs, it shows that 15.99% or 24.99% is determined by "creditworthiness" ... and according to the information provided in my card packet, it shows my TU score used for this card's instant approval with a $10,000 CL was 785. I'm not upset, as I won't use this card for more than a single purchase, but I just found the APR rather interesting considering the TU score and awarded CL.
#120
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,134
Completed data point for paid AF prior to 1st statement:
4/14 - Received and activated card
4/14 - Purchased product from Amazon for $40.95
4/14 - Made a BOFA billpay for $129.95 to Barclay (scheduled for 4/16)
4/17 - Payment posted; -$89 balance/credit and 41 miles displayed
4/30 - Statement closed; AF shows paid and $0 balance
5/5 - Statement posted on Barclay website with 40,000 bonus miles displayed
5/6 - 40,041 miles posted to US account
4/14 - Received and activated card
4/14 - Purchased product from Amazon for $40.95
4/14 - Made a BOFA billpay for $129.95 to Barclay (scheduled for 4/16)
4/17 - Payment posted; -$89 balance/credit and 41 miles displayed
4/30 - Statement closed; AF shows paid and $0 balance
5/5 - Statement posted on Barclay website with 40,000 bonus miles displayed
5/6 - 40,041 miles posted to US account
Last edited by jibi; May 9, 2014 at 5:42 pm