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Holland America Line Rewards Visa® Card

Co-branded Standard 20,000 Points Bonus No Foreign Fees
$0 Annual Fee
19.49%–29.49% Variable Purchase APR
20,000 Welcome Bonus
670+ Recommended FICO
Points Reward Type
Browse Cards Barclays Holland America Line Rewards Visa® Card

Welcome Bonus

20,000 Points
Welcome Bonus

Rewards

Reward TypePoints
Base Rate1x / 1%
Bonus RateUp to 2x
Point Value~0.01¢ each
ExpirationPoints never expire as long as account is open and in good standing
Redemption NotesRedemption values are tiered and vary based on the amount spent per transaction rather than being fixed — points redeemed for onboard credits and cruise fares offer variable value; as of August 1, 2025, statement credit redemption values were adjusted downward; other redemption options including airlines, onboard amenities, gift cards, and merchandise may yield lower per-point values than cruise-related redemptions
CategoryRateTypeCap
Holland America Purchases
Earned on all purchases made directly with Holland America Line, including cruise bookings, onboard purchases, and other Holland America transactions; no annual cap.
2x Points No cap
All Other Purchases
Flat 1 point per dollar earned on all other eligible purchases everywhere Visa is accepted; balance transfers and cash advances do not earn points.
1x Points No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Travel Insurance
Lost Luggage Coverage
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
No Annual Fee
The Holland America Line Rewards Visa Card carries no annual fee for all cardholders.
Financial $0 annual fee
Up to $0
No Foreign Transaction Fees
The card charges no foreign transaction fees on purchases made outside the United States, making it suitable for international travel and onboard spending during cruises in foreign ports.
Financial $0 foreign transaction fee
Up to $0
Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
When the full rental cost is charged to the card and the primary rental insurance is declined, Visa provides secondary collision damage waiver coverage for eligible rental vehicles.
Insurance Complimentary
FICO Score Access
Cardholders can view their FICO credit score for free through the Barclays online account portal or mobile app, provided the account is open, active, and in good standing.
Other Complimentary
1x Points on All Other Purchases
All other eligible purchases everywhere Visa is accepted earn 1 point per dollar; balance transfers and cash advances do not earn points.
Rewards 1x points
2x Points on Holland America Purchases
Cardholders earn 2 points per dollar spent on all Holland America Line purchases, including cruise bookings and onboard purchases; no annual cap.
Rewards 2x points
Points Never Expire
Holland America Rewards points earned with this card never expire as long as the account remains open and in good standing.
Rewards No expiration while account is open
24/7 Fraud Monitoring
Barclays monitors card accounts around the clock and will alert cardholders if potentially suspicious or fraudulent transactions are detected.
Security Complimentary
Visa Zero Liability Protection
Cardholders are not responsible for unauthorized purchases made with their card or account information if the fraudulent activity is reported promptly.
Security Complimentary
Cruise Fare Redemption
Points can be redeemed to offset the cost of Holland America cruise fares, with tiered redemption values based on transaction spend amounts.
Travel Complimentary
Lost Luggage Reimbursement
Cardholders and immediate family members are covered for lost, damaged, or stolen checked or carry-on baggage when the common carrier ticket is purchased with the card.
Travel Complimentary
Onboard Credit Redemption
Points can be redeemed for onboard credits applicable to Holland America cruise sailings; redemption values are tiered based on the amount spent per transaction.
Travel Variable — 10,000 points = up to $100 onboard credit
Roadside Dispatch
Cardholders have access to Visa's pay-per-use roadside assistance dispatch service providing referrals for towing, tire changes, battery jump-starts, and other roadside needs.
Travel Pay-per-use (no membership fee)
Travel Accident Insurance
Cardholders are covered by travel accident insurance providing accidental death and dismemberment coverage when eligible transportation tickets are purchased with the card.
Travel Complimentary
Trip Cancellation and Interruption Protection
Cardholders are reimbursed for non-refundable prepaid travel expenses if a covered trip is cancelled or interrupted due to a covered reason such as illness, injury, or severe weather.
Travel Complimentary

Interest Rates

Purchase APR19.49%–29.49% Variable
Balance Transfer APR29.49%
Cash Advance APR29.49%

Fees

Annual Fee $0 — No Annual Fee
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Balance Transfer Fee5% (minimum $5)
Cash Advance Fee5% (minimum $10)
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 OddsGood
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationNot available
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleNo

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending, excessive cash advances, too many Barclays applications in a short period, returned payments, suspected fraudulent activity
Cliff Effect Rules
Welcome bonus is not available to applicants who currently hold or previously held an account in the Holland America Line Rewards Visa program with Barclays; community data suggests waiting at least 6 months (and potentially up to 24 months in some cases) after closing a prior account before reapplying.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
The Holland America Line Rewards Visa Card welcome bonus can only be earned once per program; applicants who currently hold or previously held an account in this program are not eligible for the bonus. Community data from frequentmiler.com and doctor of credit indicate Barclays generally requires waiting at least 6 months after closing a prior Holland America card account before reapplying for the bonus, though in some cases Barclays has required up to 24 months. Barclays typically pulls TransUnion for this card, and multiple same-day hard inquiries from Barclays are generally combined into one.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
SCRA Benefits
Barclays complies with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, providing a reduced APR of 6% on pre-service balances for eligible active-duty servicemembers upon written request with documentation of military orders.
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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Annual Fee
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Welcome Bonus 20,000 Points
APR 19.49%–29.49% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee Free
RewardsPoints
Welcome Bonus20,000 Points
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO670+
NetworkVisa
Card TypeCo-branded
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