topic Re: Barclaycard Arrival - 3% On All Purchases Promotion (YMMV) in Credit Cards

Barclaycard Arrival - 3% On All Purchases Promotion (YMMV)

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 07:07:55 GMT

Hey everyone. Been away for a while, and glancing at all the posts I see I have a lot to catch up on. I did a quick search and did not see anything posted on this.

Wanted to share a promotion I received today while on the phone with Barclaycard:

Barclaycard Arrival MC 3% cash-back on all purchases through September 30th, 2017, up to $2,000 (or $2,500) spent.

This came up after I was verified, and it was an automated message. I followed the prompts to accept it, and listened to all the disclosures. I was expecting an email with all the info, but the automated system stated that the information is available in the packet I should have received; I did not receive anything. This promotion is valid from July 1 to September 30th and I would have loved to enroll earlier since I was out of the country and 3% cash-back with no FT would have been nice.

I sent them a secure message to give me more details, so if anyone would like any additional information, I will be sure to post more once I get a response. I know not many people probably have this card, but good luck getting the promo if you do; also, if it has been discussed already, let me know and I will delete the post.

Re: Barclaycard Arrival - 3% On All Purchases Promotion (YMMV)

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:20:36 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Hey everyone. Been away for a while, and glancing at all the posts I see I have a lot to catch up on. I did a quick search and did not see anything posted on this.

Wanted to share a promotion I received today while on the phone with Barclaycard:

Barclaycard Arrival MC 3% cash-back on all purchases through September 30th, 2017, up to $2,000 (or $2,500) spent.

This came up after I was verified, and it was an automated message. I followed the prompts to accept it, and listened to all the disclosures. I was expecting an email with all the info, but the automated system stated that the information is available in the packet I should have received; I did not receive anything. This promotion is valid from July 1 to September 30th and I would have loved to enroll earlier since I was out of the country and 3% cash-back with no FT would have been nice.

I sent them a secure message to give me more details, so if anyone would like any additional information, I will be sure to post more once I get a response. I know not many people probably have this card, but good luck getting the promo if you do; also, if it has been discussed already, let me know and I will delete the post.

That is a good promo. Probably specific to you though as I have received nothing about this.

Re: Barclaycard Arrival - 3% On All Purchases Promotion (YMMV)

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:27:13 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
Hey everyone. Been away for a while, and glancing at all the posts I see I have a lot to catch up on. I did a quick search and did not see anything posted on this.

Wanted to share a promotion I received today while on the phone with Barclaycard:

Barclaycard Arrival MC 3% cash-back on all purchases through September 30th, 2017, up to $2,000 (or $2,500) spent.

This came up after I was verified, and it was an automated message. I followed the prompts to accept it, and listened to all the disclosures. I was expecting an email with all the info, but the automated system stated that the information is available in the packet I should have received; I did not receive anything. This promotion is valid from July 1 to September 30th and I would have loved to enroll earlier since I was out of the country and 3% cash-back with no FT would have been nice.

I sent them a secure message to give me more details, so if anyone would like any additional information, I will be sure to post more once I get a response. I know not many people probably have this card, but good luck getting the promo if you do; also, if it has been discussed already, let me know and I will delete the post.
That is a good promo. Probably specific to you though as I have received nothing about this.

Have you tried calling in? I did not receive anything about it in the mail either (just a bunch of BT offers). I got this through the automated system. If you have time, call in and put your information in; this offer, if you have it, will be mentioned prior to you reaching an operator.

Re: Barclaycard Arrival - 3% On All Purchases Promotion (YMMV)

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 16:07:54 GMT

I believe I got the same promo on my Barclay Arrival card. IIRC, it was 2 bonus points for each dollar spent. I already have a 3% cash-back card, so this would be no great deal for me, but I did have about 1500 points stranded on this card. This promo allowed me to spend a few hundred on this card (including $25 as partial payment on a hotel room) to get up to a redeemable level to redeem those stranded points.

Chris.

Re: Barclaycard Arrival - 3% On All Purchases Promotion (YMMV)

wasCB14 — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 16:22:06 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I believe I got the same promo on my Barclay Arrival card. IIRC, it was 2 bonus points for each dollar spent. I already have a 3% cash-back card, so this would be no great deal for me, but I did have about 1500 points stranded on this card. This promo allowed me to spend a few hundred on this card (including $25 as partial payment on a hotel room) to get up to a redeemable level to redeem those stranded points.

Chris.

And with 5% of points back, there will always be something left stranded on this card.

Re: Barclaycard Arrival - 3% On All Purchases Promotion (YMMV)

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:34:39 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I believe I got the same promo on my Barclay Arrival card. IIRC, it was 2 bonus points for each dollar spent. I already have a 3% cash-back card, so this would be no great deal for me, but I did have about 1500 points stranded on this card. This promo allowed me to spend a few hundred on this card (including $25 as partial payment on a hotel room) to get up to a redeemable level to redeem those stranded points.

Chris.

Yeah Chris, this card always has some points stranded on it lol. I don't even remember what card I started out with Barclaycard, but I got PCd to Arrival due to it being a MC and having no transaction fee (good for Europe given my Visa lineup and I guess some sentimental value, since it was one of my first cards that started out at $250 CL).

What do you use as your 3% CB? Must be USAA, right?

Re: Barclaycard Arrival - 3% On All Purchases Promotion (YMMV)

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:36:27 GMT

@wasCB14 wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
I believe I got the same promo on my Barclay Arrival card. IIRC, it was 2 bonus points for each dollar spent. I already have a 3% cash-back card, so this would be no great deal for me, but I did have about 1500 points stranded on this card. This promo allowed me to spend a few hundred on this card (including $25 as partial payment on a hotel room) to get up to a redeemable level to redeem those stranded points.

Chris.
And with 5% of points back, there will always be something left stranded on this card.

You got that right! Just logging in and seeing unredeemed points makes you wanna make something of it. Since it's gonna be my only 3% CB I might actually put it to good use.

Re: Barclaycard Arrival - 3% On All Purchases Promotion (YMMV)

ridgebackpilot — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 01:23:00 GMT

Has anyone seen this promotion offered via the Barclaycard website? I didn't see any mention of it online. I tried calling the Barclaycard CS number but didn't receive any automated notice of the promotion either. I have the Arrival Plus MC; perhaps this deal is only available for Arrival card holders??

Re: Barclaycard Arrival - 3% On All Purchases Promotion (YMMV)

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 02:02:40 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
I believe I got the same promo on my Barclay Arrival card. IIRC, it was 2 bonus points for each dollar spent. I already have a 3% cash-back card, so this would be no great deal for me, but I did have about 1500 points stranded on this card. This promo allowed me to spend a few hundred on this card (including $25 as partial payment on a hotel room) to get up to a redeemable level to redeem those stranded points.

Chris.
Yeah Chris, this card always has some points stranded on it lol. I don't even remember what card I started out with Barclaycard, but I got PCd to Arrival due to it being a MC and having no transaction fee (good for Europe given my Visa lineup and I guess some sentimental value, since it was one of my first cards that started out at $250 CL).

What do you use as your 3% CB? Must be USAA, right?

Nope, Alliant Credit Union. It's only for the first year and then it drops to 2.5% and the annual fee kicks in, so I'll probably downgrade it then and go back to a 2% card as my base card, overridden whenever I have a bonus to spend for.

I realize I'll still have points stranded on the Arrival after this promo, but it will only be 500 points, not 1500. And if I end up losing that 500 points eventually, that's OK; I'll still have made out on this deal. And if another 3% promo comes along, sure I'll take the bait again, especially if I'm down to 2% otherwise, because this would be just over 3% after recapturing those 500 stranded points.

Chris.

Re: Barclaycard Arrival - 3% On All Purchases Promotion (YMMV)

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 02:04:39 GMT

I believe this is the type of promo that is targetted to specific cardholders. What the specific parameters are to get the promo are always a mystery.

Chris.

Re: Barclaycard Arrival - 3% On All Purchases Promotion (YMMV)

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 03:21:21 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

Nope, Alliant Credit Union. It's only for the first year and then it drops to 2.5% and the annual fee kicks in, so I'll probably downgrade it then and go back to a 2% card as my base card, overridden whenever I have a bonus to spend for.
I realize I'll still have points stranded on the Arrival after this promo, but it will only be 500 points, not 1500. And if I end up losing that 500 points eventually, that's OK; I'll still have made out on this deal. And if another 3% promo comes along, sure I'll take the bait again, especially if I'm down to 2% otherwise, because this would be just over 3% after recapturing those 500 stranded points.
Chris.

That's a pretty awesome everyday card. Depending on what their annual fee is and the limits they give out. I've been looking into PenFed and NFCU, since that is what everyone talks about, but I'm glad you mentioned Alliant. I'll definitely look into them since there is one near the Airport not far from me.

Do you know if they offer discounts on high-end cars like USAA does? That would seal the deal.

Re: Barclaycard Arrival - 3% On All Purchases Promotion (YMMV)

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 03:33:08 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I believe this is the type of promo that is targetted to specific cardholders. What the specific parameters are to get the promo are always a mystery.

Chris.

It is pretty much exactly what Chris said, except instead of mystery I would probably say it's a crapshoot of a riddle wrapped up in the mystery of the following text:

Response from customer service via secure message:

"We can confirm that you will earn 3 miles for every $1.00 spent when you use your Barclaycard Arrival MasterCard for up to 2,500 bonus points from July 01, 2017 to September 30, 2017. This spend promotion is determined by monthly spending, and not the billing cycle. Please note that the transaction will be based on the posting date and not on the date when the transaction was made. Be advised that this is in addition to the points you already earned for using your card for everyday purchases.

Please note that the transaction will be based on the posting date and not on the date when the transaction was made. Be advised that this is in addition to the points you already earned for using your card for everyday purchases."

I really do not know where to begin. I was told $2500 and now it is 2500 points (so roughly $833). "Determined by monthly spending and not billing cycle" Not sure what that means. "...this is in addition to the points you already earned...this is in addition to the points you already earned" Makes it sound like it is retroactive, but I really doubt it.

I'll wait until the statement closes to try to piece this together, but since it's really YMMV I don't think it will matter to anyone.