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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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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #440 on: April 30, 2014, 12:46:22 PM »
Close first. Wait a couple of days and apply again.

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #441 on: April 30, 2014, 12:58:45 PM »
Close first. Wait a couple of days and apply again.
Just saw that in the wiki. Thank you.

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #442 on: April 30, 2014, 01:16:08 PM »
Just saw that in the wiki. Thank you.

And I'm the author...  ;)

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #443 on: April 30, 2014, 01:29:59 PM »

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #444 on: April 30, 2014, 03:26:14 PM »
Approved 10K, thanks Dan!

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #445 on: April 30, 2014, 03:27:41 PM »
Approved 10K, thanks Dan!
+1. Seems to be the magic number today...

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #446 on: April 30, 2014, 03:28:01 PM »
Thank you, Dan. I think that was a fantastic write-up for use of the points. 4 one way coach domestic tickets is pretty sweet, but getting RT 70K to Hawaii in J sounds better :)

My wife and I each have 55K from the last go-around, so guys...
In terms of churning, do you need to close the first one before applying for the second or could you apply for the second and offer to close the first and move over the credit line to get the second approved?

your already planning your next trip?

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #447 on: April 30, 2014, 03:35:22 PM »
your already planning your next trip?
lol I'm planning Orlando for January. This would be 2 trips ahead. ;)

Not really, though. Just realized I can't use these points for the Eurotrip (except for car rentals and the like) so wanted to see what uses they could have. And to find availability for EWR-HNL in J, planning ahead will be a must. Plus, if the offer ends 6/30, I wouldn't want to miss it.

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #448 on: April 30, 2014, 03:37:40 PM »
Just realized I can use my unused airline miles for hotel stays! Yes, I know it's not a great use of miles, but my whole miles-goal is really all about this trip. I can worry about restocking in the future. I didn't check every program, but my 110K LH can be used for hotels. Same for my 43K BA and my mother's 20K UA. That should definitely add a couple more nights to the mix.

Just applied today for SP, Marriott, IHG for my wife. Security pend on all of them and in the process of taking care of that.


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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #449 on: April 30, 2014, 03:47:37 PM »
Me, my wife and brother all approved 10K, 7.5k and 5K respectively! Thanks!

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #450 on: April 30, 2014, 03:50:42 PM »

lol. Well I got those 3 approved plus PRG and EveryDay Pref. So, now I have more than enough points for every hotel night without having to use things like LH, BA, etc.

If I don't have to use my LH for the trip, I'd obviously prefer to use it for a much more valuable trip. For some math, let's assume I could have gotten 3 nights out of my 70K, which otherwise would have cost me let's say $150 a night, so $450. For 70K, I can also go to HNL in J which otherwise would cost $1100. Glad I don't have to use my LH for hotels anymore. :)

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #451 on: April 30, 2014, 03:51:02 PM »
Me, my wife and brother all approved 10K, 7.5k and 5K respectively! Thanks!
Anyone had the LH previously?

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #452 on: April 30, 2014, 04:06:52 PM »
is the lufthansa churnable

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #453 on: April 30, 2014, 04:10:44 PM »
Ive read that barclays accepts 1-2 applications a year. Thats hard to believe. Anyone have more then that. I recently got the arrival and usairways card, looking to apply for the  Lufthansa one as well.

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #454 on: April 30, 2014, 04:16:00 PM »
Anyone had the LH previously?
Me and DW!

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #455 on: April 30, 2014, 04:16:10 PM »
Ive read that barclays accepts 1-2 applications a year. Thats hard to believe. Anyone have more then that. I recently got the arrival and usairways card, looking to apply for the  Lufthansa one as well.

source? Calendar year or year from app date?
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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #456 on: April 30, 2014, 04:16:21 PM »
is the lufthansa churnable
Says Dan.

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #457 on: April 30, 2014, 04:16:39 PM »
Ive read that barclays accepts 1-2 applications a year. Thats hard to believe. Anyone have more then that. I recently got the arrival and usairways card, looking to apply for the  Lufthansa one as well.
It's my 4th in less than a year.

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #458 on: April 30, 2014, 04:27:50 PM »
source? Calendar year or year from app date?

source was millionmilessecrets blog. Doesnt seem accurate

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Re: Barclays Lufthansa Miles & More Card
« Reply #459 on: April 30, 2014, 04:28:12 PM »
Me and DW!
And it was closed before you applied today, I assume?