Barclays
The US arm of the British bank is a cobrand specialist: American Airlines Aviator, JetBlue, Wyndham, Hawaiian and more. Home of the famous first-purchase-only Aviator Red bonus.
Application Rules
- ▸Applies a 6/24-style screen: 6+ new cards across all banks in 24 months risks denial
- ▸Sensitive to too many Barclays cards opened close together; space applications by 6+ months
- ▸Reconsideration line is friendly and frequently flips denials
Tracked Barclays Cards
A full airline bonus for a single purchase of any amount.
60,000 pts bonus (≈$840)AF: $99Rating: 8.0/10
JetBlue Plus CardBarclays
The keeper card for anyone who flies JetBlue twice a year.
60,000 pts bonus (≈$780)AF: $99Rating: 7.9/10
Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus CardBarclays
6x on gas and a status ladder into the Caesars ecosystem.
45,000 pts bonus (≈$450)AF: $75Rating: 8.1/10