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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 545650 times)

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #340 on: January 14, 2014, 02:56:41 PM »
How long after having a luftanza can i apply for a usairways?

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #341 on: January 14, 2014, 04:32:44 PM »
How long have you had the Lufthansa card? Do you use it?
From what I've read (CMIIW), if you're a new customer, it's good to show Barclays that you use their card well for a few months before applying for a second one.

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #342 on: January 16, 2014, 03:22:01 PM »
how can i  combine my miles and more account with my wife's?

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #343 on: January 16, 2014, 04:22:14 PM »
Got annual fee waived. Took under 3 minutes.

Thanks!

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #344 on: January 18, 2014, 07:23:29 PM »
Second attempt via SM failed! and this time they were pretty comfortable with my "or else, I'll maybe consider closing my account" line...:

"Dear xxxxx:

Thank you for contacting us regarding your Miles & More World MasterCard. Welcome to the BarclaycardUS family of credit cards! We can certainly address your inquiry regarding the annual fee on your account.

In order to provide you the great rewards and benefits on your account, a fee will be billed in the amount of $79.00 each year. At this time, we are unable to do an annual fee adjustment. This is due to your account being opened and receiving benefits. The fee that is assessed to your account is to help fund all the benefits and rewards that you receive.

Please note that once the account is closed, we will not be able to reopen it. At this time, an email response is sufficient for us to complete your request. Please respond to this message and we will fulfill your request. We will send a letter to the address on file confirming that your account is close within the next 7 to 10 business days. You will continue to have online access to our web site including viewing your statements for up to six months from the date your account is closed.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please reply to this message.

Sincerely,

Customer Service"

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #345 on: January 19, 2014, 09:49:19 AM »
Second attempt via SM failed! and this time they were pretty comfortable with my "or else, I'll maybe consider closing my account" line...:

"Dear xxxxx:

Thank you for contacting us regarding your Miles & More World MasterCard. Welcome to the BarclaycardUS family of credit cards! We can certainly address your inquiry regarding the annual fee on your account.

In order to provide you the great rewards and benefits on your account, a fee will be billed in the amount of $79.00 each year. At this time, we are unable to do an annual fee adjustment. This is due to your account being opened and receiving benefits. The fee that is assessed to your account is to help fund all the benefits and rewards that you receive.

Please note that once the account is closed, we will not be able to reopen it. At this time, an email response is sufficient for us to complete your request. Please respond to this message and we will fulfill your request. We will send a letter to the address on file confirming that your account is close within the next 7 to 10 business days. You will continue to have online access to our web site including viewing your statements for up to six months from the date your account is closed.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please reply to this message.

Sincerely,

Customer Service"
Did you try the instructions in the wiki? I just did it on Friday. It took around 5 minutes, and I don't sound that convincing.

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #346 on: January 19, 2014, 11:33:21 AM »
Can one do a 3bm with Barclays? I wanted to apply for a card through them and curious if they have any good offers currently(threshold is never an issue).

Thanks,

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #347 on: January 19, 2014, 11:35:33 AM »
you could try, very few reports of success though. US has 40k with 1st purchase
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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #348 on: January 19, 2014, 11:37:34 AM »
you could try, very few reports of success though. US has 40k with 1st purchase
Thanks, can US and AA now be combined or is that just wishful thinking?
Going to do a Chase 3bm now as well.

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #349 on: January 19, 2014, 11:38:59 AM »
Thanks, can US and AA now be combined or is that just wishful thinking?
Going to do a Chase 3bm now as well.
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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #350 on: January 19, 2014, 02:32:50 PM »
Did you try the instructions in the wiki? I just did it on Friday. It took around 5 minutes, and I don't sound that convincing.
I did waive mine via calling, but since I'm working now on the wife's card, SM'ing was my first choice, and as of now, it pretty much sucks.

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #351 on: January 19, 2014, 10:09:12 PM »
has anyone had Barclay match the this card to previous better sign up bonuses?
currently only 20K

[ been busy enough with chase for two years.  now time to replace the CL I lost in A/A two days ago ;-) ]

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #352 on: January 20, 2014, 08:57:57 AM »
anyone know how to get a rep on the line? the call menu dosent give me that option. is it becuse its too early?

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #353 on: January 20, 2014, 09:41:10 AM »
anyone know how to get a rep on the line? the call menu dosent give me that option. is it becuse its too early?
try get human, I got one From them

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #354 on: January 20, 2014, 02:24:36 PM »
try get human, I got one From them
Thanks ill keep it in mind. In any case the way to get a rep is by pressing 0 on the menu during biz hours only (my first call was at 8:57 us time so no human option).
Anyway I spoke to rep who trensferd me to "account spieclist" who wievd my fee no problam :-)

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #358 on: January 29, 2014, 05:44:43 PM »
They would not waive my wife's AF first year even after i asked for supervisor saying they can only downgrade card to a no annual fee card but it might affect our point structure

anybody know if this card lets you have 30 or 60 days to cancel for full refund as i can still spend the necessary $5000 for the 50,000 total points and then cancel.  how do i find out if 30 or 60?

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #359 on: January 29, 2014, 06:00:25 PM »
HUCA'd?
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