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Barclays

Mastercard® Black Card™

No Foreign Fees
$699 Annual Fee
19.49%–27.49% Variable Purchase APR
740+ Recommended FICO
Hybrid Reward Type
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Rewards

Reward TypeHybrid
Base Rate1x / 1%
Bonus RateUp to 2x
Point Value~0.02¢ each
Travel Portal2x
ExpirationPoints do not expire as long as the account remains open and in good standing; points are forfeited if the account is inactive for 6 or more consecutive billing cycles or upon account closure
Redemption NotesPoints redeemed for airfare are valued at 2 cents per point (2% effective return); points redeemed for cash back are valued at 1.5 cents per point (1.5% effective return) — notably, cash back redemptions deliver less value than airfare redemptions, unlike the Gold Card tier which equalizes both at 2 cents; points cannot be transferred to airline or hotel loyalty programs; redemption options outside of airfare and cash back (such as merchandise or gift cards) may carry lower per-point values
CategoryRateTypeCap
Airfare and Hotel Reservations via LuxuryCardTravel.com
Earn 2X Exclusive Rewards points per $1 spent on airfare and hotel reservations booked through LuxuryCardTravel.com; not applicable to bookings made directly with airlines or hotels outside the Luxury Card travel portal.
2x Points No cap
All Other Purchases
Earn 1 Exclusive Rewards point per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases made anywhere Mastercard is accepted; no annual earning cap applies.
1x Points No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Airport Lounge
Travel Insurance
Cell Phone Protection
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
Trip Delay Coverage
Lost Luggage Coverage
Concierge Service
Global Entry $120
TSA PreCheck $120
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
$100 Annual Dining Credit
Receive up to $100 per calendar year in statement credits toward eligible dining and restaurant purchases when paid with the card; the credit is automatically applied to qualifying transactions.
Credits $100/year
Up to $100
$200 Annual Airline Credit
Receive up to $200 per calendar year in automatic statement credits toward flight-related purchases including airline tickets, baggage fees, seat upgrades, and more when paid with the card; no airline designation required, and the full credit amount is available at the start of the calendar year.
Credits $200/year
Up to $200
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Application Fee Credit
Receive a statement credit for the $120 Global Entry application fee (which also includes TSA PreCheck) when charged to the card; the credit resets once every four years. The account must be open at least 7 days prior to the application fee being charged to qualify.
Credits $120 every 4 years
Up to $120
0% Introductory APR on Balance Transfers
New cardholders receive a 0% introductory APR on balance transfers made within 45 days of account opening for the first 15 billing cycles; a balance transfer fee of 5% (minimum $5) applies to each transfer.
Financial 0% for 15 billing cycles
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 foreign-currency purchases.
Financial 0% foreign transaction fee
Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Provides secondary coverage for physical damage, theft, reasonable towing charges, and loss-of-use fees on most rental vehicles when the cardholder declines the rental company's collision damage waiver and charges the full rental to the card; covers rentals up to 31 consecutive days.
Insurance Secondary coverage up to actual cash value
Cell Phone Protection
Provides coverage against damage or theft for cell phones when the monthly wireless bill is paid with the card; covers up to $1,000 per year in eligible claims, subject to a deductible per claim.
Insurance Up to $1,000/year
Up to $1,000
Extended Warranty Protection
Extends the original U.S. manufacturer's written warranty on eligible purchases made with the card for up to one additional year; terms, conditions, and exclusions apply.
Insurance Up to 1 additional year
Purchase Security
Covers eligible new purchases made with the card against theft or accidental damage for a specified period following the purchase date; restrictions, limitations, and exclusions apply.
Insurance Complimentary
24/7 Luxury Card Concierge®
Around-the-clock personalized concierge service exclusive to Luxury Card members for lifestyle management, travel bookings, restaurant reservations, event tickets, research, and other assistance with no booking fees; cardholders are responsible for the cost of any goods or services arranged.
Lifestyle Complimentary
Luxury Magazine Subscription
Complimentary subscription to Luxury Magazine featuring exclusive stories on exotic travel destinations and curated content for premium Luxury Card members.
Lifestyle Complimentary
Mastercard Priceless® Experiences
Access to exclusive invite-only Mastercard Priceless experiences including once-in-a-lifetime events and curated luxury experiences available exclusively to Mastercard Black Card cardmembers.
Lifestyle Complimentary
Carbon Black Stainless Steel Card Design
The card is constructed from carbon with a black stainless steel back, weighing approximately 22 grams, creating a distinctive premium metal card that stands out from standard plastic and other metal cards.
Other Complimentary
Free FICO® Credit Score Access
Complimentary online access to the cardholder's FICO Credit Score through the Barclays account portal, with alerts when Barclays learns the score has changed; requires an open, active account in good standing; access may be removed at Barclays' discretion.
Other Complimentary
1.5% Cash Back Redemption Value
Exclusive Rewards points redeemed for cash back are valued at 1.5 cents per point, providing a 1.5% effective return; cash back may be deposited directly into a bank account or applied as a statement credit.
Rewards 1.5 cents per point for cash back
1X Points on All Other Purchases
Earn 1 Exclusive Rewards point per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases made anywhere Mastercard is accepted; no annual earning cap applies.
Rewards 1x point per $1
2% Airfare Redemption Value
Exclusive Rewards points redeemed for airfare through the Luxury Card Exclusive Rewards portal are valued at 2 cents per point, providing a 2% effective return on base spending; no blackout dates or seat restrictions apply.
Rewards 2 cents per point for airfare
2X Points on Airfare and Hotel via LuxuryCardTravel.com
Earn 2 Exclusive Rewards points per $1 spent on airfare and hotel reservations booked through LuxuryCardTravel.com; not applicable to bookings made directly with airlines or hotels outside the portal.
Rewards 2x points per $1
$0 Fraud Liability Protection
Cardholders are not responsible for unauthorized charges made on their account when reported promptly; Barclays provides $0 fraud liability on all unauthorized transactions.
Security Complimentary
Mastercard Global Service™
24/7 worldwide assistance for lost or stolen card reporting, emergency card replacement, and emergency cash disbursement; available domestically and internationally.
Security Complimentary
Mastercard Identity Theft Protection™
Access to identity theft monitoring and resolution services through Mastercard's ID Theft Protection program; registration required. Certain terms and conditions apply.
Security Complimentary (registration required)
Baggage Delay Insurance
Reimburses the cardholder for essential purchases up to $100 per day for up to 3 days when checked baggage is delayed by a common carrier for 4 or more hours; the common carrier fare must be charged to the card.
Travel Up to $100/day for 3 days
Up to $300
Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection
Access to exclusive benefits at participating Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection properties, which may include daily breakfast for two, room upgrades when available, welcome amenities, resort and dining credits, late check-out, early check-in, and complimentary Wi-Fi; actual value varies by property.
Travel Complimentary (value varies by property)
Mastercard Airport Concierge™
15% savings on Meet and Greet services at airports worldwide through the Mastercard Airport Concierge program; a personal assistant escorts cardholders through the airport 24/7. Cardholders are responsible for applicable service fees.
Travel 15% discount on airport concierge services
Priority Pass Select Membership
Complimentary Priority Pass Select membership providing unlimited access to over 1,700 airport lounges and travel experiences in more than 600 cities across 145 countries for the primary cardmember and accompanying guests; unlimited guest visits are included.
Travel Complimentary (unlimited lounge visits)
Travel Accident Insurance
Provides accidental death and dismemberment coverage when the full cost of a common carrier fare is charged to the card; covers the cardholder and eligible family members traveling on the same ticket.
Travel Complimentary
Travel Emergency Assistance Services
24/7 multilingual emergency assistance when traveling 100 or more miles from home, including medical and legal referrals, emergency transportation coordination, and other travel support services; cardholders are responsible for the cost of services arranged.
Travel Complimentary
Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance
Reimburses non-refundable, prepaid trip costs when a covered trip is cancelled or interrupted due to a qualifying covered reason; the full cost of the ticket must be charged to the card. Restrictions, limitations, and exclusions apply.
Travel Complimentary

Interest Rates

0%
Intro BT APR for 15 months
Purchase APR19.49%–27.49% Variable
Balance Transfer APR27.49%
Cash Advance APR29.74%
Min. Interest Charge$0.5

Fees

Annual Fee $699
Authorized User Fee$249
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Balance Transfer Fee5% of each transfer (minimum $5)
Cash Advance Fee5% of each cash advance (minimum $10)

Approval & Eligibility

740 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 740–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyDifficult
Credit ProfileExcellent
Approval OddsFair
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationNot available
Student EligibleNo
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleNo
Credit Limit Range $5,000 – No limit listed

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending, excessive cash advances, too many new credit applications in a short period, high utilization across all Barclays accounts, returned payments, account inactivity for 6 or more consecutive billing cycles resulting in points forfeiture, fraud or abuse of rewards program
Cliff Effect Rules
The Luxury Card suite consists of three tiers — Titanium ($299), Black ($699), and Gold ($1,199) — and community data suggests that holding or having previously held a card in any Luxury Card tier may affect bonus eligibility on another tier in the same program family. Since the Black Card has no welcome bonus, the practical impact of this cliff is currently limited; however, applicants who previously held the Black Card would be ineligible for any future bonus should one be introduced. Barclays also tends to be reluctant to approve applicants who already hold another Luxury Card tier.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
The Mastercard Black Card carries no welcome bonus — there is no sign-up offer, no minimum spend requirement, and no points incentive for new cardholders, making it one of a very small number of premium cards at this price tier without any new cardmember bonus. Barclays' official application terms state that applicants who currently have or previously had an account in this program are not eligible for any associated offer, though this is largely academic given the absence of a bonus. Barclays enforces an informal 6/24-type velocity rule with particular strictness for this card — applicants with more than 6 hard inquiries in the past 6 months are typically denied, and community data consistently indicates that a long, clean credit history and demonstrated high income are effectively prerequisites given the $699 annual fee underwriting scrutiny.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
Barclays
$699
Annual Fee
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APR 19.49%–27.49% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee $699
RewardsHybrid
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO740+
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