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Barclay reconsideration line: 866-408-4064, Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM EST.
The 24-hour number is 866-408-4064
New 24 hour number is 866-205-5973
you can finally fax documents to Barclays the number is 866-836-6959

Based on the phone reps, an application usually remains in the system for 90 days, during which you can ask for a reconsideration.
However, if 30 days have passed, it will incur another hard pull.

There have been a few reports of Barclay pulling credit again when reconsidering - even when specifically asked not to.
Make sure to explicitly tell the rep that you don't want another credit pull. The benefit of such action would be that if later you see they did pull your credit you can call up and speak to a manager and have the pulls removed (based on first-hand accounts from this thread).

If you want to guarantee that you don't get another pull, freeze your credit report.

While Barclay recon reps are usually very tough to deal with, there have been sporadic reports of them reconsidering by reallocating credit-line from other cards. Additionally, there are a few reports indicating success with the 3BM.
Personal and biz didn't combine

Barclay recon reps take notes of each phone call and subsequent reps usually regurgitate the previous rep's reply.

Barclays has a 6/24 rule similar to chase 5/24. Not hardcoded like chase though.

Random: see this great article about negotiating tactics with Customer Service Reps.
not working. Found it on the wayback machine https://web.archive.org/web/20161018151314/https://www.businessinsider.com/fbi-negotiator-shares-negotiating-tricks-2015-1/ref=cyberdust.com

Author Topic: Barclays Reconsideration  (Read 359801 times)

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #400 on: November 01, 2013, 09:22:24 AM »
Did a 2bm for miles & more and another us airways card. Miles & more was approved. Should I close my previous us air card for a better chance of getting this approved?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #401 on: November 01, 2013, 09:37:22 AM »
Did a 2bm for miles & more and another us airways card. Miles & more was approved. Should I close my previous us air card for a better chance of getting this approved?

They approved you for a second card? One is still open?
How long is it open already and how much did you spend on it?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #402 on: November 01, 2013, 09:46:27 AM »
They approved you for a second card? One is still open?
How long is it open already and how much did you spend on it?
Yes why there are reports of not gettig a 2nd card with one open?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #403 on: November 01, 2013, 09:51:18 AM »
Yes why there are reports of not gettig a 2nd card with one open?

That's the case for most.
Please answer the second part too.

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #404 on: November 01, 2013, 10:15:50 AM »
That's the case for most.
Please answer the second part too.

Are you sure? You mean like how AMEX limits you to 4 cards at a time?

Seems like ppl had an issue getting 2 approved at the same time. I didn't notice reports of people saying they can't get a second card if they already had one opened.

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #405 on: November 01, 2013, 10:27:52 AM »
Are you sure? You mean like how AMEX limits you to 4 cards at a time?

Seems like ppl had an issue getting 2 approved at the same time. I didn't notice reports of people saying they can't get a second card if they already had one opened.
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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #406 on: November 01, 2013, 10:42:06 AM »
Are you sure? You mean like how AMEX limits you to 4 cards at a time?

Seems like ppl had an issue getting 2 approved at the same time. I didn't notice reports of people saying they can't get a second card if they already had one opened.

It is the case for most, unless you really spend nicely in the card.

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #407 on: November 01, 2013, 11:09:37 AM »
So my usairways app is pending should I close my previous us airways card for better approval chance?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #408 on: November 01, 2013, 11:29:57 AM »
So my usairways app is pending should I close my previous us airways card for better approval chance?

Ain't happening.

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #409 on: November 03, 2013, 01:45:34 AM »
Called recon about arrival he asked me why I oped up 4 credit cards up in n last 6 months .tried giving him the each card  spiel. No go .
be smart and don't mess things up please

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #410 on: November 03, 2013, 06:15:41 PM »
i didnt get approved for the card though i have very good credit and got approved for a SP right after

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #411 on: November 15, 2013, 04:00:57 PM »
It's only 4pm EST and recon is closed?!?
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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #412 on: November 17, 2013, 01:30:01 PM »
Barclay recon is CLOSED on SUNDAY! I just got rejected for a Lfthansa ap. I need to push it through before they see my aporama from today. Advice?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #413 on: November 17, 2013, 01:37:17 PM »
Barclay recon is CLOSED on SUNDAY! I just got rejected for a Lfthansa ap. I need to push it through before they see my aporama from today. Advice?
If they don't pull an extra time at recon (people above thread have said they often will), the report they'll see will still be from today, so I wouldn't think they'd see your app-o-rama (CMIIW).

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #414 on: November 17, 2013, 11:27:29 PM »
Barclay recon is CLOSED on SUNDAY! I just got rejected for a Lfthansa ap. I need to push it through before they see my aporama from today. Advice?
Where do you live?


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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #415 on: November 18, 2013, 03:08:44 AM »
Where do you live?

I live in Pittsburgh, but I am in NY right now.

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #416 on: November 18, 2013, 04:30:22 AM »
I live in Pittsburgh, but I am in NY right now.
I think he meant what state did you put on your app/is on your credit report- is it PA?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #417 on: November 18, 2013, 04:55:41 AM »
I think he meant what state did you put on your app/is on your credit report- is it PA?

Yes.

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #418 on: November 18, 2013, 11:44:31 AM »
does Barclays allow to shift credit from one card to another?
"Credit Cards delaying arguments for 30 Days"

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #419 on: November 18, 2013, 01:40:44 PM »
I just checked at https://www.barclaycardus.com/app/japply/action/checkstatus.do and it is approved for a CL of 14k (kinda big if you ask me.) Anyway, it just seems like Barclay doesn't do approvals on Sundays and everything gets held until Monday. Could that be?