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Barclaycard Platinum Simplicity not available any more?

It is not shown on the Barclaycard website, only 18.9% cards there...

Are they withdrawing it?

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  • 20aday
    20aday Posts: 2,610 Forumite
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    fawinds wrote: »
    It is not shown on the Barclaycard website, only 18.9% cards there...

    Are they withdrawing it?

    A quick Google came across the following URL:

    http://www.barclaycard.co.uk/personal/barclays-simplicity2876?TC=QXBCP23296

    Clicking on the "Apply Now" took me to the page to start an application form.

    AFAIK (and it'll be on a separate thread within this sub-forum) Barclaycard are changing some of their cards to Visa/American Express (akin to the Lloyds/TSB Avios cards scheme.)
    It's not your credit score that counts, it's your credit history. Any replies are my own personal opinion and not a representation of my employer.
  • fawinds
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    Yes, I also came across that url too from a Google search, but the fact there is no direct link from their website makes me think they are discontinuing the card.

    I would try applying using that link, but was just accepted a month ago for a Platinum 0% card and as a new customer I've been told to wait a few months before a new application, as they are likely to decide it on account conduct.
  • planteria
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    fawinds wrote: »
    Yes, I also came across that url too from a Google search, but the fact there is no direct link from their website makes me think they are discontinuing the card.

    me too. as discussed elsewhere, Barclaycard have form for pulling deals when it suits them to do so. once a BT deal is done, that doesn't matter too much, but an ongoing interest or cashback rate that is pulled is not good news at all :(
  • Shame. I was suggesting it to my wife as I've got one (mine is 6.8% not 7.9%). Excellent card.

    I couldn't find it on Barclaycard website, I googled it and ended up in this thread. I clicked on the link but sadly the card not available anymore :(
  • guesswho2000
    guesswho2000 Posts: 1,703 Forumite
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    Shame. I was suggesting it to my wife as I've got one (mine is 6.8% not 7.9%). Excellent card.

    I couldn't find it on Barclaycard website, I googled it and ended up in this thread. I clicked on the link but sadly the card not available anymore :(

    However, MBNA now offer one, 6.5%...it's on here as a best buy now in fact!
  • Thanks. I'm going to have a look.
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