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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 #940 on: February 08, 2015, 08:21:01 AM »
Does 2BM work with Barclay? I want to apply for the Us air and the Arrival!

Yes, should work.
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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #941 on: February 08, 2015, 08:31:46 AM »
Does 2BM work with Barclay? I want to apply for the Us air and the Arrival!

Yes, should work.
But not always the easiest

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #942 on: February 08, 2015, 08:42:27 AM »
But not always the easiest
Tnx but what can I loose, meaning it wont be 2 pulls, right?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #943 on: February 08, 2015, 08:43:28 AM »
Tnx but what can I loose, meaning it wont be 2 pulls, right?
Correct.  Do a freeze first

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #944 on: February 08, 2015, 08:45:27 AM »
Correct.  Do a freeze first
A freeze before I apply even for the first??

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #945 on: February 08, 2015, 08:50:00 AM »
A freeze before I apply even for the first??
Yes

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #946 on: February 08, 2015, 01:32:05 PM »
Tnx but what can I loose, meaning it wont be 2 pulls, right?
IME, it will be 2 pulls, but they will be combined after a few days.
Correct.  Do a freeze first
Why in the world?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #947 on: February 08, 2015, 01:33:35 PM »


Why in the world?
They tend to pull more than one

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #948 on: February 09, 2015, 08:27:26 PM »
just applied for the Arrival+
got will be notified within 10 days.
how long does it usually take to get an answer?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #949 on: February 09, 2015, 08:31:12 PM »
just applied for the Arrival+
got will be notified within 10 days.
how long does it usually take to get an answer?

I usually dont wait til then but call and try to get things expedited/see whats holding it up and try to get it approved on the phone. 
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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #950 on: February 12, 2015, 04:27:04 PM »
checked online application status I was declined
if I were to close my US Airways and shift credit do you think that would help?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #951 on: February 12, 2015, 05:08:38 PM »
checked online application status I was declined
if I were to close my US Airways and shift credit do you think that would help?
It certainly might. Call up.

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #952 on: February 12, 2015, 05:13:56 PM »
called recon said no
to little history and to many accounts
recently opened. I opened my US Air card in May 2014
offered to close it didn't help
I opened a citi card 5.5 weeks ago
she said to wait longer and reapply
should I HUCA or is it a lost cause?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #953 on: February 13, 2015, 02:48:33 AM »
called recon said no
to little history and to many accounts
recently opened. I opened my US Air card in May 2014
offered to close it didn't help
I opened a citi card 5.5 weeks ago
she said to wait longer and reapply
should I HUCA or is it a lost cause?
Chances are slim, but you could try another couple of times.

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #954 on: February 13, 2015, 02:56:00 AM »
called recon said no
to little history and to many accounts
recently opened. I opened my US Air card in May 2014
offered to close it didn't help
I opened a citi card 5.5 weeks ago
she said to wait longer and reapply
should I HUCA or is it a lost cause?

I had a similar situation.  I was successful on the 3rd HUCA (with a woman) after emphasizing my perfect 14 year payment history albeit mostly with other banks.

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #955 on: February 13, 2015, 04:59:13 PM »
Ummmm why didnt I hear anything about them reopening accounts?????? they just did it to me when I applied again
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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #956 on: February 14, 2015, 01:54:47 PM »
Ummmm why didnt I hear anything about them reopening accounts?????? they just did it to me when I applied again

Was reported here.

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #957 on: February 14, 2015, 05:45:04 PM »
Ummmm why didnt I hear anything about them reopening accounts?????? they just did it to me when I applied again
Was it downgraded or closed?  How long did you wait? Did they pull your credit?

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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #958 on: February 14, 2015, 07:06:30 PM »
Was it downgraded or closed?  How long did you wait? Did they pull your credit?
Was closed, the rep said that "hold on let me see if we can just reopen the account without doing a hard pull" and I waited almost 2 weeks
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Re: Barclays Reconsideration
« Reply #959 on: February 19, 2015, 01:56:29 PM »
About a month ago I opened up the U.S. Airways card after miles posted I downgraded to arrival. Today I applied for usair again got denied. I hucad 3 times 2 reps said no bec. Need to see more credit history 3rd rep. Said no bec. Can't get card a second time. Is there any hope to continue to huca ?!?!
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