Jan 9, 2014, 8:14 am
Last edit by: philemer
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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]
Apr 14, 2014, 3:22 pm
#121
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,134
Apr 14, 2014, 10:41 pm
#123
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,634
My wife and I each had two of the Barclays US card. Then we applied for and were instantly approved for a third. But the first statement has closed, and the PURCHASE points have posted -- but not the bonus points. Any ideas? The statements just closed (and purchase points posted) in the last couple of weeks -- should we keep waiting, or call Barclays? I'd hate to call and then they say '..., you got this twice already!'
Apr 14, 2014, 10:44 pm
#124
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,134
My wife and I each had two of the Barclays US card. Then we applied for and were instantly approved for a third. But the first statement has closed, and the PURCHASE points have posted -- but not the bonus points. Any ideas? The statements just closed (and purchase points posted) in the last couple of weeks -- should we keep waiting, or call Barclays? I'd hate to call and then they say '..., you got this twice already!'
Apr 14, 2014, 10:47 pm
#125
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,634
Yes, we have spend on both cards. The points for the spend have posted to US even before we paid the bill. We paid the bill a couple of days ago but the bonus points have not posted yet. Perhaps they'll post after the bill is paid. I'll give it another week or so.
Apr 15, 2014, 9:05 am
#127
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: AA, BA, SPG Gold
Posts: 665
See my previous post #92
Apr 15, 2014, 10:24 am
#128
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 37
Thanks for that info. Did you apply for any other Barclay cards in between? It's only been 3 months since my last Barclay card application.
Apr 15, 2014, 2:51 pm
#129
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 68
Last edited by shinypenny01; Apr 15, 2014 at 3:09 pm
Apr 17, 2014, 7:38 am
#131
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 783
To-be-updated-data-point:
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 Barclays (scheduled for 4/16)
I'm not entirely sure when my first statement closes (still showing N/A on the website), but this will allow for us to test to see if we will receive the bonus miles on the first statement if we activate our card, make a purchase, and pay off our card (purchase plus annual fee) before the first statement is received. Stay tuned.
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 Barclays (scheduled for 4/16)
I'm not entirely sure when my first statement closes (still showing N/A on the website), but this will allow for us to test to see if we will receive the bonus miles on the first statement if we activate our card, make a purchase, and pay off our card (purchase plus annual fee) before the first statement is received. Stay tuned.
Good Luck.
Cheers,
PedroNY
Apr 17, 2014, 8:13 am
#132
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: AA, BA, SPG Gold
Posts: 665
No. I only applied for the US Airways cards. Still have not received the 2nd card but did get an email saying it was in the mail. Gee, they're slow!
Apr 17, 2014, 9:07 pm
#133
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: AA, BA, SPG Gold
Posts: 665
FYI... I got my CC card today and activated it. Of course, there was no mention of the bonus with the card. I sent a SM and asked about the bonus (just in case they were going to deny me because of only 4 months between cards)
Here is their response.
You will receive 40,000 bonus miles after the first use of the account for a purchase or balance transfer and have paid the annual fee in the amount of $89.00. Once completed, your miles will post to your account on the cycle closing date, for correction, which is the 21st of each month. Dividend miles earned are sent to the rewards account after they appear on the statement. It may take up to 30 days for miles to post.
So... at least I have it in writing!!!!
Here is their response.
You will receive 40,000 bonus miles after the first use of the account for a purchase or balance transfer and have paid the annual fee in the amount of $89.00. Once completed, your miles will post to your account on the cycle closing date, for correction, which is the 21st of each month. Dividend miles earned are sent to the rewards account after they appear on the statement. It may take up to 30 days for miles to post.
So... at least I have it in writing!!!!
Apr 17, 2014, 9:50 pm
#134
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,134
So extra data points. I pre-paid my bill with the annual fee before first statement closed. The statement just closed a couple of days ago. I received 40,002 miles into my U.S. Airways account. So it looks like if you spend $1, pay annual fee prior to statement closing, all of bonus miles post.
Good Luck.
Cheers,
PedroNY
Good Luck.
Cheers,
PedroNY
Apr 18, 2014, 5:45 am
#135
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 115
Question: when does the Annual Fee typically come up, in your first statement, second statement, or ...?
I am asking this question, because my first statement just posted within a few days after I activated my card and made an immediate purchase online, but this first statement does not show the annual fee, only having that first purchase. Of course, I haven't made any payment yet.
Should I be worried?
I am asking this question, because my first statement just posted within a few days after I activated my card and made an immediate purchase online, but this first statement does not show the annual fee, only having that first purchase. Of course, I haven't made any payment yet.
Should I be worried?