The Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Red MasterCard has is back with a very solid welcome offer of 70,000 miles after making only one purchase, 10K better than what’s otherwise available (without going through a referral). While this new offer does charge a $99 annual fee, the additional miles should more than make up for it. (h/t: DDG)
The Offer & Key Card Details
| Card Offer and Details |
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70K Miles ⓘ Non-Affiliate 70K miles after 1st purchase and paying the annual fee within 90 days $99 Annual Fee Recent better offer: Up to 75K: 60K miles after first purchase and 15K after adding an authorized user and making one purchase on that card [Expired 2/24/24] Earning rate: 2X AA ✦ 1X everywhere else Card Info: Mastercard World Elite issued by Barclays. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees. Big spend bonus: Earn $99 + tax domestic companion certificate with $20K membership year spend. Noteworthy perks: First checked bag free ✦ Preferred boarding for the primary cardmember and up to 4 companions traveling on the same reservation ✦ 25% off in-flight purchases ✦ $25 wifi credit per membership year ✦ Flight cents: round up purchases to earn more miles |
Quick Thoughts
This new offer is just shy of the best that we’ve seen for time on the Aviator Red, and it awards 10,000 more bonus miles than the previous public offer – and one purchase is as low as it gets for minimum spend. Our current reasonable redemption values have AAdvantage Miles at 1.3cpp, giving this offer a total value of ~$800-900…a great return for effectively no spend.
For those playing the AA Loyalty Games for elite status, it’s worth noting that the bonus miles you earn here will not earn a corresponding number of Loyalty Points. However, your base spend on the card does earn you 1 Loyalty Point per dollar and so cards like these can still help you towards AAdvantage status (although at sub-optimal return).
Barclays Application Tips
- 6/24 Rule: Similar to Chase, Barclays has a rule that you may not be approved for a new card if you have opened 6 or more cards (with any bank) within the past 24 months. However, this rule is inconsistently applied and there are data points of people being approved despite being over 6/24.
- 24 Month Rule: Barclays also has a rule that you can only get a welcome offer on a card for a second time if it's been more than 24 months since you last received a welcome offer on the same card. Like the 6/24 rule, this seems to be inconsistently applied and some cards display the following language: “You may not be eligible for this offer if you currently have or previously had an account with us in this Program.”
- No Duplicate Cards: Barclays won't let you have two of the same card. In order to reapply, you'll need to cancel the card first. It's generally thought that you need to wait at least six months after cancelling before attempting to reapply.
- Card Limits: Barclays doesn't have a strict limit on the amount of cards that you can have, but it does place limits on the total amount of credit that they will issue you across all cards. It's also thought that the bank will use your spending on other Barclays cards as one of its approval considerations.
- Application Status: Call (888) 232-0780 to check your application status or use this link for personal cards and this link for business cards.
- Reconsideration: If denied, call (866) 408-4064 and ask for your application to be reconsidered.
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Literally just opened this card for 60k on Monday and then the offer rose to 70k on Friday. Was anyone ever successful at getting Barclays to match a newer offer? Two reps said no. Also, I was approved for the Hawaiian card the same day. Any dp’s of Barclays combining the inquiries to only be one hard pull? Thanks a bunch
Nope. They ridiculed me for trying to match up to the improved offer a while back.
Closed the Red about 3 months ago and is still showing in my account profile as closed. I heard that if you do get approved for a new card, you WILL get the offer. Wondering if because the old Red account stills show up in my profile, I’ll get auto-rejected? Any DP’s of having their card closed under 6 months, still showing as closed in their profile and getting approved?
You can try but super unlikely. Plus hard pull.
Also, Barclay’s online application for any card has experienced very squirrelly errors that phone reps acknowledge are occurring. On this particular card, multiple reports from friends of bad mojo. On my most recent Barclays card application, different card, repeated errors and ultimately did phone application (approved).
If you’re going to apply, I suggest a pho e application.
Thanks.. Anyone know how long before the closed card disappears off the profile?
DP: Website indicates I have an account, neither approval nor rejection. It asks me to login and use my account. Card was closed in August. Profile still showing the card closed.
Presumably if I have the Silver I can get the red again (if I’ve had the silver for two years)?
Please report back. Would be interested to know.
I have the Silver and the Red, no issues.
Just applied for P2, instant approval. Thanks for the reminder.
thank you FM for the reminder. Not a bad deal with no spend. Player 1, decision pending. Score 830 and only 2 card in 24mo. Barclays seems like a clunky process and never struck me as really wanting my business. And this experience today is consistent with my historical experiences w Barclays. So I doubled down, Player2. same thing, pending. Score 820 and 3 cards in 24 mo. Hopefully all works out.
If I cancel the card today, what are chances of getting accepted tomorrow (last day of offer)? It’s been more than 24 months since I received the offer on this card.
Any work around with the low credit utilization rejection?
Showing 60k at the Barclays site now 🙁
any historical data on how long this deal will last? Had a Hard pull about 35 days ago–not sure how sensitve Barclays is and if I should wait longer. (on my TU report, I’m 1/24 and 1 Hard Pull in the last 60 days).
Tim. any intel on how sensitive barclays is to recent inquiries/HP’s on my credit reports? tried for some cards (Citi and b of A) last month and got denied, so still have those within the last 30 days.
Just to add one piece of information. This card bonus is only available once in a lifetime. If you have ever had this card, you can’t receive the bonus again.
Just out of curiosity, where did you see/read that? My wife and I have both received the bonus 4-5 times over the years. Something could have changed recently, but it has always been possible to receive the bonus again if you’ve already had the card (if you’re approved for a new one).
I have over stated it. Barclay’s may revoke it or refuse it.
This is a quote from Barclay’s Terms and conditions,
“INTRODUCTORY BONUS OFFER
Your credit offer may contain additional information about qualifying events, exclusions, and restrictions. That information can be found by logging into your Card Account online and visiting the Rewards and Benefits section or calling the number on the back of your Card. These bonuses and/or incentives are intended for applicants who are not and have not previously been American Airlines® AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® cardmembers. You understand and agree that you may no longer be eligible for any bonuses and/or incentives in connection with a new American Airlines® AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® Card Account after this Card Account is opened. If you receive a bonus or incentive for which you are not eligible due to your status as a current or former American Airlines® AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® cardmember, we may revoke the bonus or incentive, or reduce your AAdvantage® miles by the amount of the bonus or incentive or charge your Card Account for the fair value of the bonus or incentive, at our sole discretion.”
The Points Guy has this quote, “If you’ve earned an AAdvantage bonus on a specific Citi / AAdvantage card, you won’t be eligible to earn the bonus again for another 48 months.”
Maybe you can clarify it?
Congratulations on your last adventure with the Points Challenge! I followed it on Frequent Miler.
But this is a Barclay card not a Citi card
This card (& biz version) is definitely churnable @ 24 months. Multiple DP’s. MIght have to call recon & shift credit from another Barclays card.
I’ve received it twice and my wife has received it twice. Most recently in the past 12 months. Irrespective of what any application language states.