How many US Airways MC do you have?
May 15, 2014, 9:25 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PEK
Programs: SPG Plat, A3 *A Gold, HH Gold, IHG Plat
Posts: 392
How many US Airways MC do you have?
The US Airways MasterCard that offers 10,000 points each year, just for paying the $89 annual fee seems like a reasonable way to acquire those miles at $0.0089/mile. Barclay's doesn't seem to mind people having multiples of the same card open. This all may change with the AA merger.
I have acquired 4 of these and am thinking about getting more. Barclay may only like about 2 apps per year, so I won't be pushing this hard.
What is the most number of these cards anyone has?
I have acquired 4 of these and am thinking about getting more. Barclay may only like about 2 apps per year, so I won't be pushing this hard.
What is the most number of these cards anyone has?
May 15, 2014, 9:44 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,599
The US Airways MasterCard that offers 10,000 points each year, just for paying the $89 annual fee seems like a reasonable way to acquire those miles at $0.0089/mile. Barclay's doesn't seem to mind people having multiples of the same card open. This all may change with the AA merger.
I have acquired 4 of these and am thinking about getting more. Barclay may only like about 2 apps per year, so I won't be pushing this hard.
What is the most number of these cards anyone has?
I have acquired 4 of these and am thinking about getting more. Barclay may only like about 2 apps per year, so I won't be pushing this hard.
What is the most number of these cards anyone has?
I have 4 Barclay cards open ( Wyndham, Arrival, 2 US) cancelled a USAir ~2 months ago after the 10K posted
May 15, 2014, 9:59 pm
#4
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PEK
Programs: SPG Plat, A3 *A Gold, HH Gold, IHG Plat
Posts: 392
I don't know the rule. I wait 6 months to a year.
Darn, I think this common sense advice is right on the money. I was under some false sense of loyalty to the bank that they were giving me the miles that I could at least pay the annual fee. It's not like I hear people saying that Barclay is closing down accounts like Citi, Chase or Amex, and even if they did, losing Barclay would be less of an impact.
I'll consider letting the next anniversary bonus apply for each card and then close them.
I'll consider letting the next anniversary bonus apply for each card and then close them.
May 15, 2014, 10:48 pm
#6
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,599
I don't know the rule. I wait 6 months to a year.
Darn, I think this common sense advice is right on the money. I was under some false sense of loyalty to the bank that they were giving me the miles that I could at least pay the annual fee. It's not like I hear people saying that Barclay is closing down accounts like Citi, Chase or Amex, and even if they did, losing Barclay would be less of an impact.
I'll consider letting the next anniversary bonus apply for each card and then close them.
Darn, I think this common sense advice is right on the money. I was under some false sense of loyalty to the bank that they were giving me the miles that I could at least pay the annual fee. It's not like I hear people saying that Barclay is closing down accounts like Citi, Chase or Amex, and even if they did, losing Barclay would be less of an impact.
I'll consider letting the next anniversary bonus apply for each card and then close them.
Basically $138 for 8 - 10 R/T domestic flights, hard to beat that and the AF's could not be avoided
May 16, 2014, 4:17 am
#8
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: DC Metro Area
Posts: 62
I got a USAirways card almost two years ago - the one w/o the 10K bonus. Never been able to get approved for another one.
I've thought about cancelling and trying again, but I don't want to end up with zero cards. I like the companion certificate, free luggage, 5k discount, etc.
I've thought about cancelling and trying again, but I don't want to end up with zero cards. I like the companion certificate, free luggage, 5k discount, etc.
May 16, 2014, 10:02 am
#9
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 17
Got my first in Aug 2012, paid the fee, received 10K anniversary miles. Got the second in Oct 2013. Still have both. My strategy will be to pay the fee on the first and cancel the second, reapply... if they're still around to apply for.
Side note. Only received the 15K mile/ $750 offer on the first card. Anyone get that offer on their second?
Side note. Only received the 15K mile/ $750 offer on the first card. Anyone get that offer on their second?
May 16, 2014, 10:10 am
#10
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA
Posts: 2,983
Got my first in Aug 2012, paid the fee, received 10K anniversary miles. Got the second in Oct 2013. Still have both. My strategy will be to pay the fee on the first and cancel the second, reapply... if they're still around to apply for.
Side note. Only received the 15K mile/ $750 offer on the first card. Anyone get that offer on their second?
Side note. Only received the 15K mile/ $750 offer on the first card. Anyone get that offer on their second?
May 16, 2014, 11:24 am
#11
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: The Phoenix Desert
Programs: Hilton Cubic Zirconia, Marriott Fools Gold
Posts: 1,692
How many US Airways MC do you have?
I have two and my mom has two. All four will be cancelled at their renewal dates since all the good perks are getting scrapped (companion passes &10k pqm for sure, poss the 10k anniv too). Might start churning for the sign up bonus... just depends on what other offers are available.
May 16, 2014, 11:56 am
#12
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,524
May 17, 2014, 8:30 pm
#14
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 25
US Air Barcays MC eliminating Companion Cert in 2014
Rumors of Companion certificate going away are true. I got official notifications in the mail a couple of days ago.
It mentions the new perks like one free checked bag, but has a whole column titled in bolds caps: Maximize these benefits as they will be discontinued in2015.
It says: If you have not already received your companion certificate, you'll receive our final companion certificate on your account anniversary in 2014, you'll receive your final companion certificate...."
It also mentions that the single free US Airways Club Pass and membership discount toward US Air club membership is the final one I will receive.
Lastly, it says I can continue to enjoy First class check in until the end of 2014.
It does list some "exciting new benefits that are coming...like receive 10% of miles back after redeeming them , 25% of inflight purchases and $100 flight discount if I have $30 K spend annually. It also says I can now earn and redeem miles on AA flights. When my card anniversary comes up in August, I will be cancelling as the benefits gained are not as attractive as the benefits lost. Oldmanbob (long time lurker, first time posting)
It mentions the new perks like one free checked bag, but has a whole column titled in bolds caps: Maximize these benefits as they will be discontinued in2015.
It says: If you have not already received your companion certificate, you'll receive our final companion certificate on your account anniversary in 2014, you'll receive your final companion certificate...."
It also mentions that the single free US Airways Club Pass and membership discount toward US Air club membership is the final one I will receive.
Lastly, it says I can continue to enjoy First class check in until the end of 2014.
It does list some "exciting new benefits that are coming...like receive 10% of miles back after redeeming them , 25% of inflight purchases and $100 flight discount if I have $30 K spend annually. It also says I can now earn and redeem miles on AA flights. When my card anniversary comes up in August, I will be cancelling as the benefits gained are not as attractive as the benefits lost. Oldmanbob (long time lurker, first time posting)
May 17, 2014, 9:52 pm
#15
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plat, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 78
Rumors of Companion certificate going away are true. I got official notifications in the mail a couple of days ago.
It mentions the new perks like one free checked bag, but has a whole column titled in bolds caps: Maximize these benefits as they will be discontinued in2015.)
It mentions the new perks like one free checked bag, but has a whole column titled in bolds caps: Maximize these benefits as they will be discontinued in2015.)