Existing customers can now switch

[Tom]

This morning I was able to change to the new Avios card via the Barclaycard app. As an existing customer this option wasn’t available when I checked yesterday. I know a few of us had been waiting for this to launch. Small sign up bonus too.

[Roberto]

Sadly I am still getting no option to switch. I will keep trying every couple of hours although Rob did say Barclaycard would roll this out tomorrow so not too fussed.

[Andrew J]

This was available yesterday lunchtime.

[Roberto]

Andrew J wrote:

This was available yesterday lunchtime.

Yes, but not universally unfortunately

[Roberto]

Still no option to switch for me.
Rob did say that Barclaycard said that we should all have the option to swap today so fingers crossed for all those still sandboxed…

[Gavin454]

Roberto wrote:

Still no option to switch for me.
Rob did say that Barclaycard said that we should all have the option to swap today so fingers crossed for all those still sandboxed…

I also still have “no options available”

[Froggee]

What about an option to have two cards!

[DarrenS]

Gavin454 wrote:

Roberto wrote:

Still no option to switch for me.
Rob did say that Barclaycard said that we should all have the option to swap today so fingers crossed for all those still sandboxed…

I also still have “no options available”

x2

[poggs]

Where is the option supposed to be?

I cant see anything in the app.

[Amy C]

I can’t switch either. What is the reduced bonus for those that can?

[Gavin454]

poggs wrote:

Where is the option supposed to be?

I cant see anything in the app.

From the main page, at the bottom of the screen click “more” -> “manage accounts” -> “barclaycard” -> “change to a different card”

This is on the Android App, not sure if the same on iPhone.

[charles]

DarrenS wrote:

Gavin454 wrote:

Roberto wrote:

Still no option to switch for me.
Rob did say that Barclaycard said that we should all have the option to swap today so fingers crossed for all those still sandboxed…

I also still have “no options available”

x2

Same!

[Andrew J]

Amy C wrote:

I can’t switch either. What is the reduced bonus for those that can?

1000 for the basic card on a £1000 in 3 month spend; and 5000 on the fee card for a £3000 in 3 month spend. So nothing to get excited about.

[Harrier25]

Yes, but isn’t 1,000 Avios points worth £80 when converted to Nectar points? I certainly wouldn’t be paying £20 a month to earn 5,000 Avios points, but could be tempted to switch to the free card.

[2ilent8cho]

Harrier25 wrote:

Yes, but isn’t 1,000 Avios points worth £80 when converted to Nectar points? I certainly wouldn’t be paying £20 a month to earn 5,000 Avios points, but could be tempted to switch to the free card.

No, 10,000 Avios is £80 in Nectar.

[Andrew J]

Harrier25 wrote:

Yes, but isn’t 1,000 Avios points worth £80 when converted to Nectar points? I certainly wouldn’t be paying £20 a month to earn 5,000 Avios points, but could be tempted to switch to the free card.

It’s worth £8

[Harrier25]

Oh! I miscalculated that then. 🙂

[0 post]

It would be good to have another method of collecting Avios, especially as the 2 family BAPPs are nearing trigger point for the 241s ( And I don’t want this yet).

I’ve got a Barclaycard Platinum Visa which gives foreign currency transaction fee free purchases and ATM withdrawals. Well, at least it did when I last travelled, but I can’t seem to find out whether the T’s and C’s have changed to stop this.

Does anyone out there have this card too? Do you know whether the overseas use is still free?

[stevenhp1987]

Anonymous wrote:

It would be good to have another method of collecting Avios, especially as the 2 family BAPPs are nearing trigger point for the 241s ( And I don’t want this yet).

I’ve got a Barclaycard Platinum Visa which gives foreign currency transaction fee free purchases and ATM withdrawals. Well, at least it did when I last travelled, but I can’t seem to find out whether the T’s and C’s have changed to stop this.

Does anyone out there have this card too? Do you know whether the overseas use is still free?

My Barclaycard Platinum Travel card has the end date for the FX-free “perk” on my last statement. 31st August 2022. It’s on the first page under “This month’s updates”.

[Gary]

Well spotted @stevenhp1987 as planning to close it once Fx free cash withdrawal promotion finishes, wait 6 months & apply for Avios Barclaycard. It works well as an adjunct to Curve on weekends for cash withdrawals.

[gustavo]

My wife has the same Barclaycard Platinum with 0.25% cashback and fx fee free spending and withdrawal. The promotional rate finishes for her Aug 23. That card has been replaced by the Barclaycard Rewards which offer the same perks, but I think with no end date. Before this Barclaycard Avios came about, I was thinking of moving her card from the Platinum to the Rewards version. Of course now with the Avios one, we are re-thinking it. But I can confirm as @stevenhp1987 that it shows on your statement when the promotion ends.

[DJ]

Roberto wrote:

Sadly I am still getting no option to switch. I will keep trying every couple of hours although Rob did say Barclaycard would roll this out tomorrow so not too fussed.

Had a look just now, still no offers available.

I have had the 0.5% Black Cash Back card for over 8 years, with a healthy limit and in good order, so I am not sure what else I need to do to be eligible for this super picky card 🙁

@rob any chance you could ask Barclaycard for us? Ta

[0 post]

@stevenhp1987 thanks for pointing that out. I thought I’d searched the Feb statement thoroughly but obv not.

[Gavin454]

Still no cards available for me to switch to from my Hilton card.

I gather this means I am not eligible for the new Avios card (for reasons unknown). It seems my best course of action is to keep my Hilton card until if/when it gets discontinued, as if I cancel it now and wait 6 months, I’ll likely not be eligible to sign up for the new card. When I’m forced to close my Hilton card, then the 6 months clock will start and I can attempt to sign up for the Avios card when the time comes.

[Harrier25]

Why on earth would you want to switch from your Hilton Barclaycard for just 5,000 Avios and pay £20 a month for the privilege? Total Madness!