Barclaycard Upgrade

smithja

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has successfully went from a Classic Barclaycard to a Platinum Card (or Simplicity or Breathe Card) and if so how long did you have the Classic card for before they offered or agreed to a request. Cheers. James

craggs

I had a classic card for around 5 years,i rang them up and asked them if i could change to a platinum card,but they said no

around 3 months later they just sent me a platimun card with 12months 0% on it for reason

cyclonico

I had the Initial Barclaycard for about 3 years, asked them to upgrade to a Platinum Cashback. They said they could not do that, I would have to upgrade to a Classic card first.

Having another better credit card, I saw no point of keeping this one. So I asked them to cancel it; they forwarded me to another person who offered me 2% cashback on all purchases as well as an increase of my credit limit.

So I guess it did not work out since I did not get the Platinum. But the casback on this "custom" CC is actually better.

smithja

interesting thanks for letting me know. James

Zebedee69

Hia Smithja,

Normally attempting to cancel works wonders. Other times banks offer you things out of the blue. I got 0% on BT's this week from Lloyds out of the blue, it just depends what mood the bank is in.

I think after about 2 years as a customer when you start getting OD's and Credit Cards they start trying to give offers.

Mind you I cancelled with Cap 1 and they couldnt be less arsed! So it doesnt always work!

lynxptc

I had an intial card for a year, was then upgraded to a classic card, then 3 months later upgraded to a gold card.

Phoned up last week asking for a reduction in interest rate and they put me through to the "customer loyalty" department who actioned it no problems.

Instead of asking for a card upgrade, ask for a reduction in interest rate - you'll probably get a better response.

oopalah

Hi, I've had my Barclaycard since 1974. I've never asked for a limit increase or an upgrade in all that time. Earlier this year they suddenly upgraded me to Platinum. I don't know whether to be pleased or miffed that it's taken 33 years!
Oopalah.

stokesd3

I had a similar thing requesting the upgrade from my current Platinum card to Platinum+cashback. The first guy I spoke to in India advised me to go to a Barclays branch which I found odd. On asking his name he hung up on me. The second time I rung they had never heard of the cashback card. Requested a cancellation and they transferred me to the office in Scotland, where they offered a market leading 3% on all purchases for 3 months. They said they would see how the scheme goes on whether it would be renewed then so not holding my breath though!