35,000 US Airways Miles for Barclays Mastercard
While a 35,000 mile bonus isn't that showstopping, considering there are current 100,000, 75,000, and 50,000 (Amex, Continental, Delta, British Airways) bonuses out there, US Airways miles are pretty valuable and this card has a lot of perks.
The deal:
No annual fee for the first year, $89 thereafter
35,000 miles with first purchase
10,000 bonus miles every year on account anniversary
up to 10,000 miles for balance transfers
10,000 Preferred Miles every year when you spend $25,000
One complimentary US Airways Club day pass annually
5,000 mile discount on awards
Zone 2 boarding
Two $99 companion tickets annually
Award fee waivers (for domestic tickets: $25 per ticket, for tickets to Mexico/Caribbean: $35 per ticket; for tickets to Hawaii/international destinations: $50 per ticket.)
As I wrote about yesterday, US Airways has 60,000 mile off-peak Envoy awards, which I take advantage of every year. With the 5,000 mile discount as a cardholder, you'd only need 20,000 miles after the initial 35,000 points to get an Envoy award.
Considering there is no fee the first year and you also receive lounge passes and priority boarding, I definitely think this card is a good deal. Plus, if you've already signed-up for Amex, Chase, and Citi cards recently, Barclay's issues this card, so you won't have to worry about your application being cancelled due to too many accounts with the issuer.
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| 2X miles | 2 miles per dollar on every purchase |
| 5X miles | 5 miles per dollar on flights and vacation rentals booked through Capital One Business Travel |
| 10X miles | 10 miles per dollar on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Business Travel |
Pros
- The Capital One Venture X business card has a lucrative welcome offer.
- In addition, the card comes with many premium travel perks such as an annual $300 credit for bookings through Capital One Business Travel.
- Business owners are also able to add employee cards for free.
Cons
- The card requires significant spending to earn the welcome offer.
- Another drawback is that the annual travel credit can only be used on bookings made through Capital One Business Travel.
- Earn 150,000 bonus miles once you spend $30,000 in the first 3 months from account opening
- Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, everywhere—with no limits or category restrictions
- Earn 10X miles on hotels and rental cars and 5X miles on flights and vacation rentals booked through Capital One Business Travel
- With no preset spending limit, enjoy big purchasing power that adapts so you can spend more and earn more rewards
- Empower your teams to make business purchases while earning rewards on their transactions, with free employee and virtual cards. Plus, automatically sync your transaction data with your accounting software and pay your vendors with ease
- Redeem your miles on flights, hotels and more. Plus, transfer your miles to any of the 15+ travel loyalty programs
- Every year, you'll get 10,000 bonus miles after your account anniversary date. Plus, receive an annual $300 credit for bookings made through Capital One Business Travel
- Receive up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®. Enjoy access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide, including Capital One Lounge locations and Priority Pass™ lounges, after enrollment
- Enjoy a $100 experience credit and other premium benefits with every hotel and vacation rental booked from the Premier Collection
- This is a pay-in-full card, so your balance is due in full every month
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