Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard® Review

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This is a rewards credit card issued by Barclays Bank. If you're wondering whether Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard® is the right card for you, read on. This review will provide you with with all the details you need to make a good choice.

• 0% APR balance transfer intro rate. Offers an introductory 0% APR rate on balance transfers for up to 12 months, which is the average period for 0% APR balance transfer cards.
• Signup bonus. Offers a signup bonus of 70000 points after spending $5,000 that can be redeemed for travel, gifts, or other perks.
• High APRs. This is not a great card for people who carry a balance. It has a variable purchase APR that ranges from 17.99% up to 24.99%.
• Annual fee waived the first year. Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard® gives you the chance to have the card for a year without paying the $89 annual fee.
• 3% Balance transfer fee. Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard® charges a fee of 3% on balance transfers. For example, a balance of $1,000 could cost $30 in transfer fees. The minimum fee is $5.
• No foreign transaction fee. This card does not charge a fee when you make a purchase that passes through a foreign bank, or is in a currency other than the U.S. dollar (USD), which makes it a great credit card to carry when traveling abroad.
• Good or better credit required. You will have low approval odds if your credit score is below 700.

The Good	The Bad
0% APR balance transfer intro rate on balance transfers for up to 12 months. Annual fee waived during the first year. No foreign transaction fee. Cardholders can earn rewards on purchases everywhere Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard® is accepted.	Higher than average purchase APRs. Requires good to excellent credit. Charges an annual fee of $89 Does not report to credit bureaus. Charges a 3% balance transfer fee. Does not include many credit card benefits.

Does Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard® have a cash back or rewards program?

Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard® is a travel rewards card.

Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard® Rewards

Rewards rate (all purchases)	N/A
Max rewards rate	N/A
Annual rewards limit	N/A
Signup Bonus (Points/Miles)	70000
Signup Bonus Spend Requirement	$5000

What are the relevant APRs for Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard®?

According to the Federal Reserve Board, the average regular APR is 15% for all credit cards and 17% for accounts that carry a balance. It has higher than average regular APRs.

It has a variable purchase APR that ranges from 17.99% up to 24.99%. The card has a variable balance transfer APR that ranges from 17.99% up to 24.99%. It also has a variable cash advance APR of 27.24% .

What are the fees for Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard®?

The following fees apply:

Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard® Fees

Fees	Amount
Annual Fee	$89
Foreign Transaction Fee	0%
Returned Payment Fee	$37
Late Payment Fee	$37

How to apply for Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard®

• Visit the Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard® website.
• Fill in the application form. You will typically need to provide general financial information, such as your Social Security Number, address, and annual income.
• Check the information is accurate and submit your application.

If your credit score is preventing you from qualifying for this credit card, check out our guide for the best credit cards for bad credit.