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50k offer now
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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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2000 on: September 09, 2016, 12:03:05 AM »
I got this email today

Dear Mr. XXX:

Don’t miss out on the final days of this limited‑time offer from the Miles & More® World Elite MasterCard® !

Apply today and upon approval you can earn 50,000 award miles after qualifying transactions. Plus, earn valuable award miles when you make everyday purchases with your Miles & More World Elite MasterCard, including ticket purchases with one of our participating airline partners˛!

This exclusive offer ends on October 2, 2016 so learn more about all the great benefits you can earn with the Miles & More World Elite MasterCard. Start planning your adventure today!




It seems like the offer is over on October 2nd.

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2001 on: September 09, 2016, 12:11:56 AM »
I got this email today

Dear Mr. XXX:

Don’t miss out on the final days of this limited‑time offer from the Miles & More® World Elite MasterCard® !

Apply today and upon approval you can earn 50,000 award miles after qualifying transactions. Plus, earn valuable award miles when you make everyday purchases with your Miles & More World Elite MasterCard, including ticket purchases with one of our participating airline partners˛!

This exclusive offer ends on October 2, 2016 so learn more about all the great benefits you can earn with the Miles & More World Elite MasterCard. Start planning your adventure today!




It seems like the offer is over on October 2nd.
yes this is the Reg 50k offer that is set to expire 10/2

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2002 on: September 09, 2016, 01:05:51 AM »
If you downgrade to no fee card, can you get the 50k again?

I've done it in the past by closing it and reopening, but would downgrading also work?

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2003 on: September 09, 2016, 01:08:50 AM »
If you downgrade to no fee card, can you get the 50k again?

I've done it in the past by closing it and reopening, but would downgrading also work?
yes you can

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2004 on: September 09, 2016, 01:11:12 AM »
Thanks,
And using same LH is no issue as well, right?

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2005 on: September 09, 2016, 01:13:07 AM »
Thanks,
And using same LH is no issue as well, right?
i hope not. I can let you know Forsure in 2 weeks.

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2006 on: September 09, 2016, 01:21:35 AM »
If you downgrade to no fee card, can you get the 50k again?

I've done it in the past by closing it and reopening, but would downgrading also work?

I did a down grade waited 6 months an did not get bonus for 20k on first spend - called n was told -rule is "once in life time"

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2007 on: September 09, 2016, 11:35:36 AM »
Ouch, maybe I should close first then.
So crazy that they told you that..

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2008 on: September 09, 2016, 11:38:46 AM »
I did a down grade waited 6 months an did not get bonus for 20k on first spend - called n was told -rule is "once in life time"
Downgrade to which card?
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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2009 on: September 09, 2016, 12:10:04 PM »
Ouch, maybe I should close first then.
So crazy that they told you that..

Why crazy?

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2010 on: September 09, 2016, 12:15:02 PM »
Downgrade to which card?

either- no fee awards card or no fee arrival----did not have chance to check t/c if in it-- needed only few thousand to get tkts i wanted--- they gave me 10k lh as good will and and fee credited back plus 5k AA miles plus 2 lounge passes to lh

if u read t/c and see it in it -please post

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2011 on: September 09, 2016, 12:37:22 PM »
Why crazy?

Because it doesn't say that on the application page.. Or does it?

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2012 on: September 09, 2016, 12:54:12 PM »
Thanks,
And using same LH is no issue as well, right?
no problem to use same LH

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2013 on: September 09, 2016, 01:12:07 PM »
Because it doesn't say that on the application page.. Or does it?

t/c has
"This offer is available to new cardmembers only."

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2014 on: September 09, 2016, 01:55:13 PM »
Is that a new thing?
I've gotten it three times in the last year and a half and now about to do it for my wife

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2015 on: September 09, 2016, 02:09:59 PM »
Is that a new thing?
I've gotten it three times in the last year and a half and now about to do it for my wife

i too had it 3x b4 this lst card --do not know if new--

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2016 on: September 09, 2016, 02:26:47 PM »
i too had it 3x b4 this lst card --do not know if new--
i already applied and was approved I will report back toll whether or not I get the bonus

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2017 on: September 09, 2016, 02:45:16 PM »
Ok, it's your second time after downgrading?

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2018 on: September 09, 2016, 02:48:58 PM »
Ok, it's your second time after downgrading?
yes I downgraded and re-applied

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #2019 on: September 09, 2016, 06:56:56 PM »
What's standard wait time between downgrade or cancel and reapply? Last time I tried they declined me for being an existing card member even when closed. TIA.