Nov 4, 2017, 5:38 am
Last edit by: mia
See post 76 for a summary of changes announced October 2019.
Application: https://www.barclaycardus.com/apply/...8&cellNumber=2
FAQ: https://www.barclaycardus.com/apply/...ForwardUrl#q34
Application: https://www.barclaycardus.com/apply/...8&cellNumber=2
FAQ: https://www.barclaycardus.com/apply/...ForwardUrl#q34
Barclays Uber credit card (revamped October 2019)
Oct 26, 2017, 11:55 pm
#31
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Agreed. 4% at restaurants/bars? Well that's fantastic, better than SPG Amex imo (which is my go to card). 3% airfare/hotel/AirBnB? That's also very very good. In fact, I'd have to think long and hard between SPG Amex and Uber Visa at 3%. I'd say SPG Amex is 2.7 cents per on avg - although I do get 3.3-3.5 at times.
Amazingly, only 2% on Uber itself. #epicfail
With no FTF or annual fees, this could easily become my backup card and primary for restaurants, airlines and boutique hotels. And if Marriott drops/changes the Starwood Amex, could be used even more.
https://www.uber.com/c/uber-credit-card/
I'm guessing the "get % back" means in the form of credits to be used at Uber? Or do they mean cash back/statement credit?
Amazingly, only 2% on Uber itself. #epicfail
With no FTF or annual fees, this could easily become my backup card and primary for restaurants, airlines and boutique hotels. And if Marriott drops/changes the Starwood Amex, could be used even more.
https://www.uber.com/c/uber-credit-card/
I'm guessing the "get % back" means in the form of credits to be used at Uber? Or do they mean cash back/statement credit?
Oct 27, 2017, 12:08 am
#32
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Oct 27, 2017, 12:35 pm
#33
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,486
Oct 27, 2017, 12:51 pm
#34
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LAS, MPL
Programs: DL Platinum, 1 MM
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Oct 28, 2017, 2:36 pm
#35
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 643
I would like to know if direct deposits are able to be applied to this? I'm asking this not only b/c it's a cc and not a debit card, but b/c my S/O drives for UberEats. I would like to have my S/O signed up for this (it would negate the fees that are currently being paid on Uber's company card and the many problems that come with it such as missing funds).
At the same time, this would not only help w/ the credit score but the 4% dining would definitely be a plus, especially when it comes to cashback.
At the same time, this would not only help w/ the credit score but the 4% dining would definitely be a plus, especially when it comes to cashback.
Oct 28, 2017, 11:48 pm
#36
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 205
Nov 1, 2017, 1:14 am
#37
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 629
This rewards plan looks unsustainable for a no annual fee card. Luckily, for those willing to try this, Barclay's is slow to act (i.e. Sallie Mae and Travelocity). However, once they do, it will get ugly. My Sallie Mae is practically unusable now post neutering and the poor customer service of Barclay's combined with how often they screwed up a Travelocity redemption will have me on the sidelines watching how it unfolds.
Might just app for the Uber card in March if I can talk myself out of app'ing for an Aviator card.
Nov 1, 2017, 1:40 am
#38
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: PHX, SEA
Programs: Avis President's Club, Global Entry, Hilton/Marriott Gold. No more DL/AA status.
Posts: 4,422
This rewards plan looks unsustainable for a no annual fee card. Luckily, for those willing to try this, Barclay's is slow to act (i.e. Sallie Mae and Travelocity). However, once they do, it will get ugly. My Sallie Mae is practically unusable now post neutering and the poor customer service of Barclay's combined with how often they screwed up a Travelocity redemption will have me on the sidelines watching how it unfolds.
But considering that Uber is more interested in collecting data than it is on providing rides (the rides are just a way to collect data), it's my assumption that Uber is working with (read: subsidizing) Barclays on these perks.
Nov 2, 2017, 9:57 am
#39
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Location: MSY; 2-time FT Fantasy Football Champ, now in recovery.
Programs: AA lifetime GLD; UA Silver; Marriott LTTE; IHG Plat,
Posts: 14,518
So if I put $5K of dining spend on the card, once you add the $50 Netflix credit, the rewards are actually 5% back. That's pretty tempting.
Nov 4, 2017, 5:40 am
#40
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Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
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Application is live, link in Wikipost.
The 3% Travel category is really airfare, lodging and travel agencies, similar to Citi Prestige:
The 2% category includes not only Uber, but other "online" transactions, with large exclusions:
The 3% Travel category is really airfare, lodging and travel agencies, similar to Citi Prestige:
You earn 3% Back/3 Points ($0.03) for every $1.00 spent on Net Purchases on airfare, hotels and vacation rentals (including travel agencies and home share exchanges), as defined by merchant category codes ("Travel Purchases").
The 2% category includes not only Uber, but other "online" transactions, with large exclusions:
• You earn 2% Back/2 Points ($0.02) for every $1.00 spent on eligible online Net Purchases (as described below), which includes purchases that occur online or on a mobile device as identified based on transaction details provided by merchants ("Online Purchases"):
o Online Purchases that are also Restaurant Purchases will earn 4% Back/4 Points and Online Purchases that are also Travel Purchases will earn 3% Back/3 Points, as detailed above and will not also earn 2% Back/2 Points as Online Purchases.
o Online Purchases from the merchant category codes that include the following, are excluded from the 2% Back/2 Points category and will earn 1% Back/1 Point ($0.01) for every $1.00 spent on Net Purchases:
- Utilities (such as cable, satellite, telecommunications, gas, water, and electric),
- Contracted Services (such as landscaping, general contractors, plumbing, heating/air conditioning, roofing, siding, carpentry, electrical, masonry, and concrete, and certain special trade contractors),
- Government Services (such as court costs, alimony, child support, fines, bail and bond payments, and tax payments), or
- Professional Services (such as doctors, therapists, dentists, opticians, nursing care facilities, hospitals, attorneys, child care services, accounting, and architectural services).
o Online Purchases not from the above excluded merchant categories and Online Purchases as described below are included and will earn 2% Back/2 Points ($0.02) for every $1.00 spent on Net Purchases:
- Video and music streaming services (including Netflix, Pandora, HBO Now, and Apple Music),
- Certain online services (including Instacart, Shyp, Angie’s List, Handy, Thumbtack, FlyCleaners and TaskRabbit), and
- Digital purchases of mobile applications and media on platforms (including iTunes and Google Play).
o Any Online Purchases using third party payment methods including PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Android Pay are excluded from the 2% Back/2 Points category and will earn 1% Back/1 Point ($0.01) for every $1.00 spent on Net Purchases.
o Online Purchases that are also Restaurant Purchases will earn 4% Back/4 Points and Online Purchases that are also Travel Purchases will earn 3% Back/3 Points, as detailed above and will not also earn 2% Back/2 Points as Online Purchases.
o Online Purchases from the merchant category codes that include the following, are excluded from the 2% Back/2 Points category and will earn 1% Back/1 Point ($0.01) for every $1.00 spent on Net Purchases:
- Utilities (such as cable, satellite, telecommunications, gas, water, and electric),
- Contracted Services (such as landscaping, general contractors, plumbing, heating/air conditioning, roofing, siding, carpentry, electrical, masonry, and concrete, and certain special trade contractors),
- Government Services (such as court costs, alimony, child support, fines, bail and bond payments, and tax payments), or
- Professional Services (such as doctors, therapists, dentists, opticians, nursing care facilities, hospitals, attorneys, child care services, accounting, and architectural services).
o Online Purchases not from the above excluded merchant categories and Online Purchases as described below are included and will earn 2% Back/2 Points ($0.02) for every $1.00 spent on Net Purchases:
- Video and music streaming services (including Netflix, Pandora, HBO Now, and Apple Music),
- Certain online services (including Instacart, Shyp, Angie’s List, Handy, Thumbtack, FlyCleaners and TaskRabbit), and
- Digital purchases of mobile applications and media on platforms (including iTunes and Google Play).
o Any Online Purchases using third party payment methods including PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Android Pay are excluded from the 2% Back/2 Points category and will earn 1% Back/1 Point ($0.01) for every $1.00 spent on Net Purchases.
In the event of any abusive, gaming or fraudulent activity related to the Account or violation of the Reward Rules, as determined by us in our sole discretion, we reserve the right to make corresponding adjustments to or invalidate Points accrued in the Program through use of the Account, to disqualify you from participating in the Program through use of the Account, and/or to close your Account at any time. Abusive or gaming activity includes, but is not limited to, obtaining or using an account to maximize rewards earned in a manner that is not consistent with typical consumer activity and/or multiple credit card account applications/opening, as determined by us in our sole discretion.
Last edited by mia; Nov 4, 2017 at 6:01 am
Nov 4, 2017, 6:24 am
#41
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 205
Application is live, link in Wikipost.
In the event of any abusive, gaming or fraudulent activity related to the Account or violation of the Reward Rules, as determined by us in our sole discretion, we reserve the right to make corresponding adjustments to or invalidate Points accrued in the Program through use of the Account, to disqualify you from participating in the Program through use of the Account, and/or to close your Account at any time. Abusive or gaming activity includes, but is not limited to, obtaining or using an account to maximize rewards earned in a manner that is not consistent with typical consumer activity and/or multiple credit card account applications/opening, as determined by us in our sole discretion. :
In the event of any abusive, gaming or fraudulent activity related to the Account or violation of the Reward Rules, as determined by us in our sole discretion, we reserve the right to make corresponding adjustments to or invalidate Points accrued in the Program through use of the Account, to disqualify you from participating in the Program through use of the Account, and/or to close your Account at any time. Abusive or gaming activity includes, but is not limited to, obtaining or using an account to maximize rewards earned in a manner that is not consistent with typical consumer activity and/or multiple credit card account applications/opening, as determined by us in our sole discretion. :
Nov 5, 2017, 1:31 pm
#43
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,759
Way too much exclusion on the 2% category. It boils down to just regular purchases made online? Is this what it all means after listing out the extensive exclusions?
The Travel category also is not too good as it is only airfares and lodging. The travel agencies only apply to those who handle vacation home rentals?
Excluding ground transportation and cruises from Travel are NOT good.
The card is not what it is hyped up to be once drilling into the details of earning structure.
The Travel category also is not too good as it is only airfares and lodging. The travel agencies only apply to those who handle vacation home rentals?
Excluding ground transportation and cruises from Travel are NOT good.
The card is not what it is hyped up to be once drilling into the details of earning structure.
Nov 5, 2017, 1:34 pm
#44
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,759
How could folks MS on this card when there the bonus categories are so narrowly defined? 
The sign up bonus also is not worth the trouble to churn for most who churn, isn't it?
Personally I think the exclusion on 2% online transaction would catch many who dont read the fine print completely off guard, as many pay their bills online thinking they would earn 2x...
The sign up bonus also is not worth the trouble to churn for most who churn, isn't it?
Personally I think the exclusion on 2% online transaction would catch many who dont read the fine print completely off guard, as many pay their bills online thinking they would earn 2x...