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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

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #500 on: May 20, 2014, 10:06:50 PM »
I didn't apply yet but figured I would post here in advance.

I want 2 cards the cash back card as well as the Lufthansa one. Didn't read through entire thread but did skim a bit and was wondering if a 2bm with Barclays would work. I really am in this for the cash back one so wouldn't want to do both and just get approved for the Lufthansa card. I don't have anything with Barclay.

Thanks!

2bm usually doesnt work. theyll approve 1 and deny other especially if ur first cards with them. just go for the arrival

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #501 on: May 20, 2014, 10:07:38 PM »
How long would you say I'd need to wait?

i applied about 5 months after my first card with them and they didnt budge....just got approved my second card with them and its about 10 months now....ppl say once every 6 months tho...YMMV

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #502 on: May 21, 2014, 12:11:42 AM »
2bm usually doesnt work. theyll approve 1 and deny other especially if ur first cards with them. just go for the arrival
Arrival it is. Thank you

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #503 on: May 26, 2014, 08:43:54 AM »
I reconed for the arrival and he said  he cant give me another account, because I already opened 4 accounts in 2014.

He refused to move credit from my LH he said, "That would be adding to my problem of opening too may accounts".

You win some u lose some!!!

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #504 on: May 26, 2014, 09:08:34 AM »
I reconed for the arrival and he said  he cant give me another account, because I already opened 4 accounts in 2014.

He refused to move credit from my LH he said, "That would be adding to my problem of opening too may accounts".

You win some u lose some!!!
4 accounts with Barclays or 4 accounts across all lenders?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #505 on: May 26, 2014, 09:16:58 AM »
4 accounts with all lenders, 1 with barclay.

Im not that experienced.

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #506 on: May 28, 2014, 09:07:21 AM »
i applied for the us airways dividend card as part of a aor and got denied, it sounds like Barclays reconsideration is tough and might pull my experian (i am in ny) is the card worth it to fight for or am i wasting my time?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #507 on: May 28, 2014, 09:25:10 AM »
You are probably wasting your time even if you fight!!!

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #508 on: May 28, 2014, 12:30:48 PM »
I think the consensus is to try and wait for an app with Barclays every 6 months.  But I wonder if anyone has been successful getting a 3rd card with a new app?  I have 2 cards already, passed the 6 month mark, and wonder if I should first close one of my cards before I do the app.

Also, any one able to call and get a card conversion?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #509 on: May 28, 2014, 01:17:18 PM »
Wow recon just approved me after one call, wasn't really expecting much after reading this thread

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #510 on: May 28, 2014, 01:26:21 PM »
What did they ask you?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #511 on: May 28, 2014, 02:03:56 PM »
What did they ask you?
Basically just just to verify info on the application

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #512 on: May 28, 2014, 02:08:40 PM »

Wow recon just approved me after one call, wasn't really expecting much after reading this thread
Were you first 'denied' and they then reconsidered their decision?
Or were you approved after getting a 'pending' decision?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #513 on: May 28, 2014, 05:08:57 PM »
Were you first 'denied' and they then reconsidered their decision?
Or were you approved after getting a 'pending' decision?
Hmmm let me check the email



ETA: Your right, email says request pending, meaning that when I called I just pushed it through faster
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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #514 on: June 02, 2014, 06:02:35 PM »
Will Barclays ever move over credit to approve a card?
"Not all who wander are lost"

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #515 on: June 02, 2014, 06:04:21 PM »
Will Barclays ever move over credit to approve a card?
Sure
Watch this inspiring video.

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #516 on: June 02, 2014, 06:16:55 PM »
Will Barclays ever move over credit to approve a card?
Just did it a few weeks ago.

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #518 on: June 11, 2014, 02:07:57 PM »
Is there any way to find out whether they're going to reject me or actually review if my application status just says "We're in the process of reviewing the information you provided for your Premier Miles & More World MasterCard application."
I know there's a trick when you call in for Chase.

ETA: Just had my first successful recon call with Barclays :D
« Last Edit: June 11, 2014, 02:16:01 PM by MC »

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #519 on: June 11, 2014, 06:38:27 PM »

Is there any way to find out whether they're going to reject me or actually review if my application status just says "We're in the process of reviewing the information you provided for your Premier Miles & More World MasterCard application."
I know there's a trick when you call in for Chase.

ETA: Just had my first successful recon call with Barclays :D
Going from pending to being approved is no 'successful reconsideration', it's a 'successful clarification'.