New Barclaycard Avios credit cards make spending go further with travel perks and incentives

• New Barclaycard Avios¹and Avios Plus² credit cards allow customers to earn Avios for every £1 spent, to redeem on travel
• New customers can collect a welcome bonus of 25,000 Avios in the first three months with Barclaycard Avios Plus – enough for a return flight to Faro, Palma or Milan³
• Additional benefits include an annual cabin upgrade voucher for reaching a specific spending milestone, as well as Barclaycard’s Entertainment perks
• The new cards are powered by Mastercard, accepted by millions of merchants worldwide
• Almost four in 10 Brits (36 per cent) see travelling as one of their top priorities in 2022⁴
• Both cards are available to new and existing Barclaycard customers on application – find out more information at barclaycard.co.uk/personal/avios

Barclaycard, one of the UK’s largest credit card providers, has partnered with Avios to launch two new credit cards that give customers the opportunity to collect Avios when making purchases, as well as providing a host of travel-related perks. With almost four in 10 Brits (36 per cent) citing travel as one of their top priorities in 2022⁴, the new Barclaycard Avios cards can help make that a reality.

The Barclaycard Avios and Avios Plus cards are available to new and existing Barclaycard customers. The Barclaycard Avios card¹ carries no monthly fee and offers new customers 5,000 Avios when spending £1,000 in the first three months. Customers also collect one Avios for every £1 spent.

The Barclaycard Avios Plus credit card² (£20.00 fee per month) rewards new customers with 25,000 Avios when spending £3,000 or more within the first three months – the equivalent of a return flight to a European city such as Faro, Palma or Milan³. In addition, customers collect 1.5 Avios for every £1 spent.

Other benefits include an annual cabin upgrade voucher for reaching a specific spending milestone, as well as Barclaycard’s Entertainment perks – which offer up to 10 per cent off pre-sale tickets, food and drinks at selected venues and events with Barclaycard Entertainment⁵.

Powered by Mastercard, which is accepted by millions of merchants worldwide, cardholders will also have access to Priceless.com, offering further benefits across entertainment, arts & culture, travel, shopping and health & wellbeing. With top-notch travel perks, and access to rewards features from Barclaycard, Avios and Mastercard; the Barclaycard Avios and Avios Plus cards are the ideal financial travel companions.

Barclaycard Avios and Avios Plus customers can track their Avios usage by downloading the Barclaycard App⁶ or logging on to their British Airways Executive Club account, where they can choose to save money on travel or enjoy a host of other travel-related perks – including the ability to use Avios towards flights, cabin upgrades, and hotels – making trips more convenient and hassle free.

This announcement builds upon Barclays’ strong relationship with Avios in the UK, having launched the Barclays Avios Rewards proposition for Barclays Premier and Wealth customers in March 2021.

A new Barclays Premier current account holder opting to join Barclays Avios Rewards (£12 per month), in addition to taking out the new Barclaycard Avios Plus card (£20 per month) as a new customer, could earn over 80,000 Avios⁷ and two Cabin Upgrade Vouchers in the first year – enough for a return flight to New York, Tokyo or Dubai⁸. They would also receive £5 back into their current account, each month, for holding both products.⁹

As global travel continues to open back up after almost two years of restrictions, it’s clear that Brits can’t wait to get overseas once again, as recent Barclaycard research shows 16 per cent would be interested in taking out a credit card with travel benefits, as they plan to travel more in 2022 than in a typical year.⁴

The cards also go some way towards helping customers maximise the value they get from transactions. In fact, nearly half (46 per cent) of Brits say that, due to the rising cost of living, they want to make sure they are rewarded for their everyday spending. Furthermore, 44 per cent would be more likely to choose a credit card if it allowed them to earn loyalty points from their daily purchases.⁴

José Carvalho, Head of Consumer Products, Barclays, said: “With Brits itching to go on holiday after almost two years of restrictions, we’re delighted to be launching two new cards that will help customers get away more often, to see the people and places that matter most.”

“As value-for-money continues to be front-of-mind in 2022, our partnership with IAG Loyalty will help customers maximise the value they get from their everyday spending, enhancing their overall travel experience and make that much longed-for trip a reality.”

Adam Daniels, CEO IAG Loyalty, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Barclaycard and offer our Avios rewards to many more consumers. As we all get back to doing more of what we love, exploring new countries, cultures and travelling for pleasure, we believe the partnership will help Barclaycard’s customers have a better travel experience.”

“We look forward to seeing all the new ways Barclaycard’s customers can take advantage of the opportunities Avios rewards provides – whether that’s taking a short weekend trip or planning that dream destination holiday.”

To learn more and apply today, visit:  barclaycard.co.uk/personal/avios

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Notes to editors

• ¹Barclaycard Avios: New-to-Barclaycard customers receive a welcome bonus of 5,000 Avios if they spend £1,000 in the first three months. Existing customers who switch to this card collect 1,000 Avios if they spend £1,000 in the first three months. New and existing customers can also earn a cabin upgrade voucher each year if they spend at least £20,000. Access to Mastercard’s Priceless.com with further benefits also included.
• ²Barclaycard Avios Plus: (£20 monthly fee) New-to-Barclaycard customers receive a welcome bonus of 25,000 Avios if they spend £3,000 in the first three months. Existing customers who switch to this card collect 5,000 Avios if they spend £3,000 in the first three months. New and existing customers also earn a cabin upgrade voucher each year if they spend at least £10,000. Access to Mastercard’s Priceless.com with further benefits also included.
• NB: Our credit cards are subject to application, approval depends on financial circumstances and borrowing history. Barclaycard Avios 23.9% APR Representative (variable) and Barclaycard Avios Plus 72.4% APR Representative (variable). Terms & Conditions apply.
• ³Travel destinations for 25,000 Avios: 25,000 Avios could be used for a return flight to over 50 European destinations, such as Faro, Palma or Milan. Example destinations are based on redeeming Avios through Reward Flight Saver. The Avios amount is fixed. A fixed monetary amount to cover taxes and charges will also apply. Based on off-peak, economy, return flights from London. Prices are correct as of 28 February 2022.
• ⁴Research data carried out between 21 and 24 January 2022 by Opinium on behalf of Barclaycard. There were 2001 respondents, providing a representative sample of UK consumers by age, gender, region, and income group.
• ⁵For more information about Barclaycard Entertainment go to barclaycard.co.uk/entertainment
• ⁶Barclaycard App: Users need to be 18 years or over.  Terms and conditions apply.
• ⁷80,000 Avios calculation: Calculation is based on a new-to-Barclays customer who joins Barclays Avios Rewards (£12 per month) within four months of opening their first Barclays current account, who also takes out the Barclaycard Avios Plus credit card (£20 per month) as a new customer, who spends £3,000 using the credit card in the first three months, and £10,000 in the first year:

• ⁸Travel destinations for 80,000 Avios: 80,000 Avios could be used for a return flight New York, Tokyo or Dubai. Example destinations are based on redeeming Avios through Reward Flight Saver. The Avios amount is fixed. A fixed monetary amount to cover taxes and charges will also apply. Based on off-peak, economy, return flights from London. Upgrades are based on using cabin upgrade vouchers where available. Prices are correct as of 28 February 2022.
• ⁹Combination offer: Barclays Premier current account customers who take out both Barclays Avios Rewards (£12 per month) alongside the Barclaycard Avios Plus credit card (£20 per month) will receive £5 paid back into their current account every month that they pay the fee for both.

For more information, please contact:

Oliver Palca, Senior PR Manager, oliver.palca@barclaycard.co.uk; 07880 184 177

Georgina Rushie, PR Manager, georgina.wilson1@barclays.com; 07775 674 377

About Barclaycard

Barclaycard, part of Barclays Bank PLC, is a leading global payment business that helps consumers, retailers and businesses to make and take payments flexibly, and to access short-term credit. In the UK we process nearly £1 in every £3 spent using credit and debit cards, and in 2021 we processed over £270bn in transactions globally. We also partner with a wide range of organisations across the globe to offer their customers or members payment options and credit.

About Avios

IAG Loyalty is the owner of Avios. Avios is the loyalty currency of the British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, Aer Lingus AerClub and Vueling Club. There are more than 35 million members worldwide, collecting in excess of 3000 Avios every second. 

Avios is now 10 years old and find out more about this milestone here.

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