# Barclays
Credit Card Application Basics — Reapplying for the Same Card (Churning) [6/13 Update: AMEX Now Shows Why You’re Ineligible]
When you apply for an AMEX credit card now, after you fill in all your information and submit, you may see a screen telling you whether you’re eligible for the welcome bonus. There...
Who Offers the Best Free Credit Score? [2/22 Update: Citi Now Offers Free FICO Scores to Everyone]
Citi is now offering free Experian scores to everyone, even if you do not have a Citi card. You only need to register for an account on Citi’s website and verify your identity—no c...
“Discontinued” Barclays CashForward Credit Card
This card is no longer available on the official site, and the old application link now shows a 404 error. The famous SallieMae credit card had a similar fate and was eventually di...
Bank-Specific Credit Card Application Rules (AMEX, BofA, Barclays, Citi, Chase, Discover) [10/4 Update: BofA Adds the 2/3/4 Rule]
Recently, BofA added a new 2/3/4 approval rule for credit cards. You can only be approved for 2 new BofA cards within 2 months, 3 new BofA cards within 12 months, and 4 new BofA ca...
Barclays Sallie Mae (SM) Credit Card "3/4 Update: Product-change bonus has posted, and product changes still appear to be available"
After product changing and receiving the new card, I spent $1,000 on the new card and received the $100 welcome bonus directly (10,000 points = $100), so this does seem legitimate....
Barclays Quietly Changed the Wyndham Co-branded Card Benefits
Barclays changes Wyndham Visa card rewards...
"10,000-Point Welcome Bonus" Barclaycard The JetBlue Card No Annual Fee
The JetBlue Card Credit Card JetBlue (JetBlue Airlines) moved its credit card program from Amex to Barclaycard. Three JetBlue credit cards launched at the same time, including two...
Credit Card Retention Offers: Tips and Lessons From My Experience
A retention offer is one of the hidden values of a credit card. When you’re thinking about closing a card, don’t forget to squeeze out that last bit of value. Based on my recent ex...
[Discontinued] Barclays Ring Card — Low Fees and Low Interest
A great long-term card for Balance Transfers and Cash Advances...
Mastercard Titanium / Black / 24,000 Gold Cards Launch
Another new set of credit cards made with precious-metal materials has arrived. Remember the old Visa Black Card that used to advertise everywhere? From the same issuer, Barclaycar...
A Few Things to Do at the Start of 2016
With the new year here, many annual benefits are available again. Here is a list of perks you can claim at the beginning of the year as a reminder and reference. Feel free to leave...