Update 2/1/23: Reader Alex reports this offer (or similar) is back. Again, you might not get it via email and it can just show in the app. Let us know what you see.
The Offer
Check your emails for the following offer on your Barclays credit card:
- Get 5x bonus points per $1 spent at Grocery stores, Drugstores, and Restaurant purchases. Max 3,500 bonus points.
- There are likely other versions of this offer as well on some cards.
The Fine Print
- Valid July 1 – September 30, 2022
- Must enroll by August 15, 2022
Our Verdict
This offer is being sent out via email on a wide variety of Barclays cards, but it is targeted. Max this out with $700 in spend. The 5x bonus is on top of regular rewards making this a sweet offer in a lot of cases.
Post History:
- Update 10/25/22: Just reposting this as a reminder since a lot of people are finding it in their app even if they didn’t get an email.
- Update 10/23/22: Deal is back. Runs from 10/21/22 to 1/19/23 Must enroll/activate offer by 12/5. Same categories and same max. Check under the “Offers” section in the app. (ht Vanson)
Got this email yesterday for Barclay AA Business, no activation required:
“Use your AAdvantage® Aviator® World Elite Business Mastercard® to earn an additional 3X AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on eligible Grocery, Drug Store and Restaurant purchases, up to 2,100 AAdvantage® miles starting 4/1/2023 through 6/30/2023.”
I had the offer show up in my account on 1st Feb. Activated it but did not take a screenshot. Today received email about the offer with a link to activate it. But clicking the link just takes me to home page in the account. No way to know if it activated or now.
Email subject: Name, enroll now and enjoy additional rewards
Use your AARP® Essential Rewards Mastercard® from Barclays to earn an additional 10% rewards on all purchases, up to $250 through 4/30/2023.1
Hubby got 3x up to 2400 points. I just logged in on mobile bowser and clicked on offers. I think it’s an arrival card.
Can you do it with Amazon load? I was targeted with my useless view card. What should be the spend to get maximum reward ?
10X on all purchases, capped at 2500 points on my Arrivals.
Did not receive email about it, but it was in my app under “Offers”. Sadly, after I accepted it, the offer disappeared before I had a chance to take a screenshot.
Realistically, 2500 Arrivals points aren’t particularly useful, and I have other promo spend offers from Chase for non-bonused spend.
I have Barclays Jetblue and Wyndham Business cards, what’s the subject line I should search for?
@everythingbagel just look in the Barclays app. Press the “Offers” button and choose the appropriate card. If you have the offer, you will find it there. No need to look for an email.
I activated the offer in the last round in the fall. I did not receive any extra points. When I contacted Barclays, they said we have no record of you signing up for the offer, you are, and I’m paraphrasing, SOL. I guess YMMV.
I’m also waiting for the miles from the fall offer. Not holding my breath.
+5x on any spend up to $500 spend. 8x dining ain’t bad(converted Uber card)
7x grocery looking alright too
This doesn’t even make me wish I kept my worthless Ring card.
***yawn***