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Barclays · Mastercard

AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard®

Credit $100 Bonus 0% Intro APR · 15 mo No Foreign Fees
$0 Annual Fee
21.24%–29.24% Variable Purchase APR
100 Welcome Bonus
670+ Recommended FICO
Cash Back Reward Type
Browse Cards Barclays AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard®

Welcome Bonus

$100
Welcome Bonus
Spend $500 in the first 90 days

Rewards

Reward TypeCash Back
Base Rate1x / 1%
Bonus RateUp to 3x
Point Value~0.01¢ each
Travel Portal1x
ExpirationYour cash back rewards do not expire as long as your account is open and in good standing.
Redemption NotesMinimum redemption amount of $25 for cash back.
CategoryRateTypeCap
Gas
Eligible gas purchases
3x Cash Back No cap
Dining
Eligible restaurant purchases
3x Cash Back No cap
All Other Purchases
All other purchases
1x Cash Back No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Travel Insurance
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
Lost Luggage Coverage
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
No Annual Fee
There is no annual fee for this credit card.
Fees No fee
Up to $0
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Avoid foreign transaction fees on purchases made outside the U.S.
Fees 0% fee
Up to $0
Extended Warranty
Extends the original manufacturer's or store brand warranty for eligible items purchased with your card.
Purchase Protection Up to one additional year
Purchase Protection
Covers eligible new purchases against damage or theft for a specified period from the date of purchase.
Purchase Protection Coverage for damage or theft
1% Cash Back on All Other Purchases
Earn 1% cash back on all other eligible purchases.
Rewards 1% cash back
2% Cash Back on AARP Purchases
Earn 2% cash back on eligible purchases made with AARP.
Rewards 2% cash back
3% Cash Back on Gas & Restaurants
Earn 3% cash back on eligible gas and restaurant purchases.
Rewards 3% cash back
ID Theft Protection
Assistance with identity theft resolution services, including alerts and expert help.
Security Identity theft resolution
Zero Liability Protection
You are protected against unauthorized purchases if your card is lost or stolen.
Security Full protection
Mastercard Global Service
Get emergency assistance anytime, anywhere, with services like emergency card replacement and cash advance.
Travel Assistance 24/7 emergency assistance
Car Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Provides secondary coverage for damage due to collision or theft of most rental vehicles when you pay for the rental with your eligible card and decline the rental company's collision damage waiver (CDW) or similar option.
Travel Insurance Secondary coverage
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
Provides coverage for accidental death or dismemberment when traveling on a common carrier (e.g., plane, train, bus, ship) and the fare was paid with your eligible card.
Travel Insurance Coverage for accidental death or dismemberment

Interest Rates

0%
Intro Purchase APR for 15 months
0%
Intro BT APR for 15 months
Purchase APR21.24%–29.24% Variable
Balance Transfer APR21.24%
Cash Advance APR29.99%
Penalty APR29.99%
Min. Interest Charge$2

Fees

Annual Fee $0 — No Annual Fee
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Balance Transfer FeeEither $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Cash Advance FeeEither $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
Late Payment FeeUp to $40
Returned Payment FeeUp to $40

Approval & Eligibility

670 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 670–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyModerate
Credit ProfileGood
Approval OddsVery Good
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationAvailable (no hard pull)
Student EligibleNo
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleNo

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Maximum Cards per Issuer
You can hold up to 3 cards from this issuer simultaneously.
Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending, rapid credit limit cycling, high cumulative credit limit across Barclays accounts, excessive credit inquiries/new accounts, suspicious spending patterns inconsistent with declared income, abuse of sign-up bonuses (e.g., applying too frequently for the same product).
Cliff Effect Rules
Not applicable in the traditional sense; Barclays' eligibility rules are primarily per-product and based on the applicant's overall relationship with Barclays and recent credit activity, rather than complex card family restrictions or 'cliff effects' tied to holding other specific cards within their portfolio.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
To be eligible for the AARP Travel Rewards Mastercard in 2026, applicants are expected to have a good to excellent credit score (typically 700+ FICO). Barclays is known for its sensitivity to recent credit activity; applicants should ideally have very few (e.g., 0-1) new credit accounts or inquiries in the past 6 months, and generally fewer than 6 new accounts in the past 24 months (often referred to as 6/24 behavior, though Barclays frequently applies a stricter interpretation). AARP membership is strongly recommended to align with the card's target demographic, though it may not be a strict requirement for approval. Applicants must meet Barclays' income requirements. The typical sign-up bonus is 20,000 points (worth $200) after spending $1,000 within the first 90 days of account opening. This bonus is generally not available to applicants who have received a bonus for this specific product in the last 24 months.
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$0
Annual Fee
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Welcome Bonus $100
APR 21.24%–29.24% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee Free
RewardsCash Back
Welcome Bonus$100
Intro APR0% · 15 mo
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO670+
NetworkMastercard
Card TypeCredit
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