The welcome bonus on this card has quietly increased to $200 cash back + 5,000 points, which is pretty solid for a no-annual-fee card. Better yet, the $200 is awarded after just one purchase, and the 5,000 points only require $500 in spending—super easy!

I’ve added this offer to my list of the easiest welcome bonuses to earn. If you’re interested, take a look:

Barclays Priceline VIP Rewards Credit Card Review

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Barclays Priceline VIP Credit Card

Complimentary Priceline Gold membership; no annual fee!

  • Welcome bonus: $200 (one purchase of any amount) + 5,000 points (spend $500 within 90 days of account opening)
  • Rewards: 5x on Priceline; 2x at restaurants and on takeout; 1x on everything else
  • Redemption: Redeem 1:1 for Priceline purchases or Statement Credit
  • Annual fee: $0
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Benefits

  • Priceline Gold status: Cardholders automatically receive Priceline Gold status (the second-highest tier), with various discounts and priority services. Benefits overview
  • Point redemption: Points can be redeemed at a value of 1 cent per point toward Priceline purchases of $25 or more, or toward other purchases of $50 or more. Purchases must have been made within the past 120 days.
  • High-spending bonus: If you spend $10,000 each year, you can receive a $100 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee credit.
  • Free FICO score access
  • No Foreign Transaction Fee (FTF): Most cards with no foreign transaction fee charge an annual fee, so it’s nice that this one has neither. See also: FTF guide

My Take

This card is really only useful for dedicated Priceline fans. The complimentary Gold status is a nice perk, and the bonus rewards are mainly valuable for Priceline purchases. Having no annual fee and no foreign transaction fee is also a plus. Point redemption is a bit inconvenient, though: you need at least 2,500 points to start redeeming for Priceline purchases, while other purchases require at least 5,000 points.

How to Apply

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  • Barclays credit card applications generally pull TransUnion (TU), and HPs on the same day can be combined
  • If you already have another Barclays card and your new application is not approved, there will usually be no hard pull
  • You can call the reconsideration line (866-408-4064) to speed up credit card approval or request another review of a denied application. They may verify your identity and address, ask why you want the card, and review your employment and repayment situation, so be prepared. You may need to move credit limit from an existing card to get approved.
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