Barclaycard Launches Two Avios Credit Cards

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Barclaycard has launched two new credit cards that give customers British Airways Avios points for every pound spent, while users can also get seat upgrades. We have the full info below, as well as analysis on whether the new cards beat similar options from American Express.

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'Barclaycard launches two Avios credit cards - here's how they compare to the British Airways American Express cards'

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Harvey_Odze

You also have to factor in American Express regular special offers, such as a few months ago £10 refund when spending £30 at Esso and in particular Shop Small. 

alfista

I have a Barclaycard (Visa).  If I go on the Barclaycard web site, it doesn't let me apply for an Avios card. If I try to use the phone app to switch from Visa to Avios card, doesn't let me. Un-impressed !!

dr_adidas01

alfista said:

I have a Barclaycard (Visa).  If I go on the Barclaycard web site, it doesn't let me apply for an Avios card. If I try to use the phone app to switch from Visa to Avios card, doesn't let me. Un-impressed !!

It means you're not eligible to change to a different card if it won't let you do it via the app, BarclayCard website says this about changing to the Avios one.

I guess you could always give them a call and see if they can change your card manually to the Avios one.

The_Urbanite

I got the card with a large credit limit, swiftly followed by a 60 day closure notice! Quite a few people in the same boat. Card is duly being given some welly. 

2ilent8cho

The_Urbanite said:

 Quite a few people in the same boat. Card is duly being given some welly. 

Where have you seen reports of this being experienced by quite a few others?

The_Urbanite

2ilent8cho said:

The_Urbanite said:

 Quite a few people in the same boat. Card is duly being given some welly. 

Where have you seen reports of this being experienced by quite a few others?

Headforpoints forum and among a few people I talk to directly about credit cards.