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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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Author Topic: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card  (Read 543373 times)

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1620 on: December 21, 2015, 10:18:41 AM »
I spent $1k within a week of getting the card and about 2-3 weeks later my statement closed with no 35k bonus. Is that normal? how long does it usually take?

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1621 on: December 21, 2015, 10:24:49 AM »
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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1622 on: December 21, 2015, 10:30:00 AM »

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I think you might need to pay the annual fee first. Not sure though.

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1623 on: December 21, 2015, 10:33:34 AM »
I think you might need to pay the annual fee first. Not sure though.
Correct, you need to make a payment in the amount equivalent to the annual fee.
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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1624 on: December 21, 2015, 02:49:55 PM »
I currently have Aviator and arrival non-plus. Will I improve chance of acceptance for M&M if I 1st cancel one of those? (I think I read that its hard to get a 3rd card with Barclays).

Also any expectation if a 50k offer should be popping up soon?
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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1625 on: December 21, 2015, 02:57:54 PM »
I currently have Aviator and arrival non-plus. Will I improve chance of acceptance for M&M if I 1st cancel one of those? (I think I read that its hard to get a 3rd card with Barclays).

Also any expectation if a 50k offer should be popping up soon?

Not sure on that but you'd definitely want to wait for that.
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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1626 on: December 21, 2015, 03:24:28 PM »

I currently have Aviator and arrival non-plus. Will I improve chance of acceptance for M&M if I 1st cancel one of those? (I think I read that its hard to get a 3rd card with Barclays).

Also any expectation if a 50k offer should be popping up soon?
Never had an issue with a 3rd card, they are pretty tough though on how much CL they'll issue you between the cards

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1627 on: December 21, 2015, 05:20:12 PM »
Do they let you transfer credit between cards?
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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1628 on: December 21, 2015, 05:21:31 PM »
Do they let you transfer credit between cards?

Yes

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1629 on: December 22, 2015, 12:36:14 AM »
Correct, you need to make a payment in the amount equivalent to the annual fee.

Did that 1-2 weeks ago. How long after that?

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1630 on: December 26, 2015, 08:53:34 PM »
Interesting Data Point:
Signed up for 50k miles offer, 20k upon approval, 30k on spending 5k.
Signed up in August.
Got the 30k for spend right away.
Got the 20k now end of December.

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1631 on: December 26, 2015, 08:54:21 PM »
Interesting Data Point:
Signed up for 50k miles offer, 20k upon approval, 30k on spending 5k.
Signed up in August.
Got the 30k for spend right away.
Got the 20k now end of December.

I got mine pretty much right away.
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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1632 on: December 26, 2015, 08:56:17 PM »
I got mine pretty much right away.
Yes. That's what normally happens.

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1633 on: January 19, 2016, 03:59:27 PM »
Data point:
Signed up for 35k offer in November
Points posted mid January
Right after points posted I called in and got the AF reversed + 5,000 bonus points

This was via an "account specialist" aka "retention department"

These were both offers that were "available to be added to the account" - not the reps own initiative

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1634 on: January 19, 2016, 04:03:51 PM »
I am looking to buy Lufthansa miles ?

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1635 on: January 19, 2016, 04:07:14 PM »
I am looking to buy Lufthansa miles ?

I am looking to sell   :o

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1636 on: January 19, 2016, 04:36:58 PM »
I currently have Aviator and arrival non-plus. Will I improve chance of acceptance for M&M if I 1st cancel one of those? (I think I read that its hard to get a 3rd card with Barclays).

Also any expectation if a 50k offer should be popping up soon?
I have 4 with them

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1637 on: January 19, 2016, 05:47:35 PM »
Any hack to get a 50k offer?

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1638 on: January 19, 2016, 09:49:52 PM »
AFAIK no if you find one i except pm  ;)

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #1639 on: January 21, 2016, 02:47:01 PM »
I am looking to buy Lufthansa Miles for 1.4  I need 4 x 52 account please pm me if you have .
for 1.5 I could have for you
[btw its against the forum rule]