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https://www.barclaycardus.com/apply/Landing.action?campaignId=2257&cellNumber=2&referrerid=PTRBAMMProdPg

Intro APR for 15 months on balance transfers made within 45 days of account opening

Barclays doesn't approve a second card in almost all circumstances.
Iv'e got my wife this card and 3 weeks later applied for US Airways got approved as well without closing first one although only $600 credit line. so YMMV
The way to go is to close your card, wait a week (I can only vouch for a week, might be less), apply for a new card (I can only vouch for a different card, it might not matter. Try it out!) and bam! get approved instantly! (that's what almost all Barclays approvals are)

The evidence is still only from a small number of cases, but it works.

P.S. I don't take responsibility and you can't sue me if it doesn't work.

P.P.S. This is called the SFGM. It's named after the person who helped me discover it.

There are many, many reports of success churning the card without needing a new FFN.

Ask for the annual fee to be waived. It will be. Don't give up after 1 no. The first responders are "relationship managers." They are often unhelpful with the fee. Just ask specifically to speak to "an account specialist." They can waive the fee. If you have trouble getting to an account specialist, you can tell the relationship manager who answers the phone that you were on the line with an account specialist and got disconnected. They should be more than happy to "reconnect" you.
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Author Topic: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card  (Read 538891 times)

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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #20 on: May 03, 2013, 08:02:34 PM »
DD link for LH 50K card:
http://www.dansdeals.com/go/Lufthansa50K/

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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #21 on: May 04, 2013, 03:58:18 PM »
another great use of Miles & More is that if you make your home adress in Israel
you can fly from TLV to ZRH/FRA for 15k if it's booked les than two weeks in advance and your travelling
for atleast 1 week, the cheapest way to go from Israel to Europe RT!
plus IIRC there are no blackout dates in this case there's always availabilty!!

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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #22 on: May 04, 2013, 05:05:09 PM »
plus IIRC there are no blackout dates in this case there's always availabilty!!
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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #23 on: May 04, 2013, 05:55:42 PM »
what do Lufthansa miles sell for on the open market?

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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #24 on: May 04, 2013, 10:01:44 PM »
Whats the min credit for this card? I have a US Air ($4k) and would like to know if I can shift credit

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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #25 on: May 05, 2013, 02:23:55 AM »
DD link for LH 50K card:
http://www.dansdeals.com/go/Lufthansa50K/

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thanks.
I had to use great power to resist temptation and wait for your link  :).

Such as?
as someone noted the lot deal.
But they constantly have great offers on mileage trips.
Just to point out another bonus of the m&m program they have a cheaper price for children between 2-11

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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #27 on: May 05, 2013, 04:01:25 AM »
I believe there is a link for the 50k for 2.5k spend.
See here
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/viewfromthewing/2013/05/03/50000-points-for-the-lufthansa-mastercard-and-how-to-leverage-them/comment-page-1/#comment-896883


It is correct. From the T&C's of the offer:

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Welcome Bonus:
Premier Miles & More World MasterCard cardmembers will receive 20,000 bonus miles upon the first use of your new Account for a purchase or balance transfer within the first 60 days that the Account is opened. Cardmembers will receive an additional 30,000 bonus points after spending $2,500 in purchases within 90 days of account opening.
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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #28 on: May 05, 2013, 08:59:06 AM »
I believe there is a link for the 50k for 2.5k spend.
See here
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/viewfromthewing/2013/05/03/50000-points-for-the-lufthansa-mastercard-and-how-to-leverage-them/comment-page-1/#comment-896883
From the T&C's:

If you do not qualify for a Premier World MasterCard you may receive a Platinum MasterCard.

Miles & More Platinum MasterCard cardmembers will receive 5,000 bonus miles upon the first use of your new Account for a purchase or balance transfer within the first 60 days that the Account is opened.
Only on DDF does 24/6 mean 24/5/half/half

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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #29 on: May 05, 2013, 09:27:46 AM »
From the T&C's:

If you do not qualify for a Premier World MasterCard you may receive a Platinum MasterCard.

Miles & More Platinum MasterCard cardmembers will receive 5,000 bonus miles upon the first use of your new Account for a purchase or balance transfer within the first 60 days that the Account is opened.

does the 5k offer not contain that language?
this is a standard Barclay's bait n switch, but some apps don't contain it.

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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #30 on: May 05, 2013, 10:19:12 AM »
does the 5k offer not contain that language?
this is a standard Barclay's bait n switch, but some apps don't contain it.
No, from Dan's link the T&C's state:

Premier World and Platinum Miles & More MasterCard cardmembers will receive 20,000 bonus miles upon the first use of your new Account for a purchase or balance transfer within the first 60 days that the Account is opened.  Cardmembers will receive an additional 30,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 in purchases within 90 days of account opening.
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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #31 on: May 05, 2013, 10:20:48 AM »
No, from Dan's link the T&C's state:

Premier World and Platinum Miles & More MasterCard cardmembers will receive 20,000 bonus miles upon the first use of your new Account for a purchase or balance transfer within the first 60 days that the Account is opened.  Cardmembers will receive an additional 30,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 in purchases within 90 days of account opening.
And you need to spend 5k.

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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #32 on: May 05, 2013, 10:22:11 AM »
Chicago to Poland routes on LOT are on sale for 55,000 miles ROUNDTRIP in BUSINESS class with no fuel surcharge.
Do you really want to go to Poland?


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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #33 on: May 05, 2013, 10:24:03 AM »
And you need to spend 5k.
I am just pointing out with the 5k spend both cards have the same bonus.
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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #34 on: May 05, 2013, 10:24:22 AM »
Do you really want to go to Poland?
Whats wrong with Poland?
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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #35 on: May 05, 2013, 10:38:53 AM »
Whats wrong with Poland?
Last time I was there I faced alot of anti semitism but YMMV

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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #36 on: May 05, 2013, 01:23:23 PM »
I didn't confirm it personally, but some say they do impose YQ on UA TATL flights. 
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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #37 on: May 05, 2013, 01:41:53 PM »
where does this card pull from?
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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #38 on: May 05, 2013, 01:47:04 PM »
where does this card pull from?
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Re: Lufthansa 50,000 bonus = United first class for 35k miles
« Reply #39 on: May 05, 2013, 01:56:45 PM »
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ummm... so what exactly is the downside for applying for this card, if any? The credit pull won't show to chase and amex, correct?
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