Update 11/6/20: The previous link has stopped working, but we’ve replaced it with a working link. This sometimes happens just before all links are being pulled so it might be wise to apply if you want this offer (obviously that one link might have been pulled for other reasons and the offer might remain for some time).
The Offer
- Barclays is offering a bonus of up too 75,000 miles on the business Aviator card. Bonus is broken down as follows:
- Earn 65,000 miles after $1,000 in purchases within the first 90 days
- Earn 10,000 miles when a purchase is made on an employee card
Card Details
- Limited time offer (no precise expiration given)
- $95 annual fee is not waived
- Earn an American Airlines companion certificate. When you spend $30,000 or more in a card member year, you earn an American Airlines companion certificate. You pay $99 + taxes/fees and get a companion ticket to accompany you on any round trip economy fare.
- 5% annual mile bonus. You’ll receive an additional 5% bonus on all miles earned in the previous card member year (e.g earn 100,000 miles receive a 5,000 mile bonus) – you must pay the annual fee before you receive this bonus.
- Free checked bag
- Board with Group 5 on American
- 25% statement credit for all in flight purchases
- Reduce mileage rewards
- Card earns at the following rates:
- 2x American Airline miles on American Airline purchases
- 2x American Airline miles on office supply merchants, telecommunications merchants, and car rental merchants
- 1x American Airline miles on all other purchases
- Read our full review here
Our Verdict
This is the highest bonus we’ve seen on this card, previous best was 60,000 miles. Previously Barclays requested business documents, but that no longer seems to be the case. One nice thing about this card and offer is that it doesn’t report to your personal report, so won’t count towards your 5/24 status.
We’ll add this to the best credit card bonuses. As always if you have questions about Barclays credit cards, I’d recommend reading this post first.
Post history:
- Update 9/29/19: Bonus is back. Hat tip to reader Joe
- Update 8/9/19: Most links are now showing the 60,000 offer. But there is still at least one showing 75,000. I’d recommend signing up now if you’re interested. Hat tip to Akuma
Earn 50,000 miles after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. Plus, earn 30,000 miles after spending a total of $6,000 on purchases within the first 12 months
Applied 8/17, went to pending review. Check backed anxiously every day and finally today 8/31 see i was approved with a $5k limit! Woohoo! Never called recon or did anything while app was pending review.
link at top of post says offer expired
Link at top of post is expired but found what looks like the same offer here https://cards.barclaycardus.com/banking/cards/aadvantage-aviator-world-elite-business-mastercard/
Instant approved. 4/24, SolP $5k revenue, 2 years in biz, $90k personal. they pulled TU (great cuz always get hit on Experian by Chase). $5k CL. Added 1 employee (No SS needed). No prior relationship with Barclays.
Churn question – Should I wait 24 months from prior aviator card opening, bonus received date or account closure before reapplying?
Does it have a path to no AF?
PSA – new Barclays rule that one can’t get the same card for same business until 24 months pass since last closed account.
Anyone else NOT receive an auto email that “your application has been received” after applying for this card? Odd thing is that I received one for the Hawaiian business card that I applied for immediately afterwards.
Ooh what’s the strategy for applying back to back? Will they only pull your credit report once?
Is it worth calling these folks? Anyone have the number for the business application department?
App has been pending for 11 business days. Their field cut off my full business name
I applied 6/26 still pending, what to do next?
Applied 6/24, letter dated July 13th saying they needed proof of the business’s existence. Mailed them back information on 7/20. Will see what happens next
Card was approved on 7/30. Five weeks but it should be worth it, $1,000min spend is sweet