Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard

Barclays Mastercard World Elite Pending

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Program ID: aviator-red-world-elite-mastercard

Issuer: Barclays

Card Name: Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard

Card Type: Credit

Network: Mastercard

Card Tier: World Elite

Approved: Pending

Data Complete: Complete

Created: Jan 07, 2026 08:13

Last Scraped: Feb 05, 2026 12:30

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SCRA Benefits (Military Members)

Barclays provides benefits and protections to eligible servicemembers and their dependents under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). For more information, call 1-866-918-5219.

Rewards Program (Detailed) 2 Categories
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Category Rate Type Description Annual Cap Status
American Airlines Purchases 2x Miles Eligible American Airlines purchases No Cap
All Other Purchases 1x Miles All other purchases No Cap
Rewards Summary
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Reward Type: Miles

Base Rate: 1x

Bonus Rate: 2x

Categories: 2x American Airlines purchases

Quarterly Rotating: No

Expiration Policy: Miles earned are AAdvantage miles and are subject to the terms and conditions of the American Airlines AAdvantage program. AAdvantage miles do not expire as long as you have qualifying activity at least once every 24 months.

Point Value: 0.01¢

Travel Portal Multiplier: 1x

Benefits & Protections (Detailed) 22 Total
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Bonus 1
Welcome Bonus Miles
70,000 AAdvantage miles

Earn 70,000 AAdvantage bonus miles after making your first purchase and paying the annual fee within the first 90 days of account opening.

Lifestyle 1
World Elite Concierge Service
24/7 personalized assistance

Provides personalized assistance for travel planning, dining reservations, event tickets, and other lifestyle needs.

Purchase Protection 4
Cell Phone Protection
Up to $600 per claim, maximum 2 claims per 12-month period. $50 deductible per claim.

Reimburses eligible cardholders for the cost to repair or replace their eligible cell phone in the event it is stolen or damaged. Coverage is secondary to other insurance. Requires paying your monthly cell phone bill with your eligible Mastercard.

Purchase Protection
Up to $1,000 per claim, up to $5,000 per 12-month period

Reimburses for eligible items purchased with the card that are stolen or damaged within 90 days of purchase.

Extended Warranty
Up to $10,000 per claim, up to $50,000 per 12-month period

Doubles the original manufacturer's or store brand warranty for up to one additional year on eligible items purchased with the card. Applies to warranties of five years or less.

Return Protection
Up to $250 per claim, up to $1,000 per 12-month period

Reimburses for eligible items purchased with the card that the store won't take back within 60 days of purchase.

Rewards 2
American Airlines Purchase Rewards
2X miles per $1

Earn 2 AAdvantage miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases.

General Purchase Rewards
1X mile per $1

Earn 1 AAdvantage mile for every $1 spent on all other purchases.

Security 2
Mastercard ID Theft Protection
Comprehensive identity theft resolution services

Provides identity theft resolution services, including monitoring for suspicious activity, alerts, and assistance with identity restoration.

Mastercard Global Service
24/7 emergency assistance

Provides emergency assistance services anytime, anywhere, including lost and stolen card reporting, emergency card replacement, and emergency cash advance.

Travel Insurance 7
Travel Accident Insurance
Up to $250,000

Provides coverage for accidental death or dismemberment while traveling on a common carrier when the entire fare has been charged to the eligible Mastercard.

Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
Up to $1,500 per covered person, up to $5,000 per trip

Reimburses non-refundable passenger fares if a trip is canceled or interrupted for covered reasons, such as illness or injury.

Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Coverage for physical damage and theft

Provides secondary coverage for physical damage and theft of most rental vehicles when the eligible Mastercard is used to pay for the entire rental and the rental company's collision damage waiver is declined.

Baggage Delay Insurance
Up to $100 per day for 3 days

Reimburses for the emergency purchase of essential items when checked baggage is delayed by a common carrier for more than 4 hours.

Lost Luggage Insurance
Up to $3,000 per covered person

Reimburses for the replacement of lost or stolen checked or carry-on baggage and its contents when traveling on a common carrier.

Trip Delay Insurance
Up to $250 per covered person

Reimburses for reasonable additional expenses incurred when a common carrier trip is delayed for more than 6 hours or requires an overnight stay.

Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
Up to $1,000 per occurrence

Reimburses for personal property stolen from your hotel or motel room when the room was paid for with your eligible Mastercard.

Travel Perks 5
Free First Checked Bag
Free first checked bag

Receive your first checked bag free on eligible domestic American Airlines flights for the primary cardmember and up to 4 companions traveling on the same reservation.

Preferred Boarding
Group 5 boarding

Enjoy Group 5 preferred boarding on American Airlines flights.

Inflight Food and Beverage Savings
25% savings

Get 25% savings as a statement credit on inflight food and beverage purchases on American Airlines operated flights.

Annual Companion Certificate
Companion ticket for $99 (plus taxes/fees)

Earn an American Airlines Companion Certificate for one guest at $99 (plus taxes and fees) after spending $20,000 on eligible purchases during your cardmembership year and renewing your card.

No Foreign Transaction Fees
0% foreign transaction fee

Pay no foreign transaction fees on purchases made outside the U.S.

Benefits Summary (Flags)
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Extended Warranty

Purchase Protection

Cell Phone Protection

Travel Insurance

Primary Rental Protection

Airport Lounge Access

Trip Delay Coverage

Lost Luggage Coverage

Price Protection

Concierge Service

No Foreign Fees

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Sign-Up Bonus
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70,000

Points/Miles

Requirement: Spend $2,000 in 90 days

Fee Structure
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Annual Fee: $99.00
Year 1 Waived: No
Effective Annual Fee: $99.00
Authorized User Fee: $0.00
Penalty APR: 29.99%
Min Interest Charge: $2.00
Additional Fees
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Late Fee: $40.00
Returned Payment: $40.00
Balance Transfer: Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Cash Advance: Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
Foreign Transaction: 0.00%
Interest Rates & APR
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Standard APR

Purchase APR: 21.24% - 29.24%

Cash Advance APR: 29.99%

Intro APR Offers
Approval Criteria & Requirements
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Credit Score Requirements
670 - 850
Very Good
Hard Pull Only
Application Process
Not Available
Not Available
Not specified
Issuer Rules & Policies
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Rules: To be eligible for the Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard, applicants must generally possess good to excellent credit (typically FICO score 700+). Barclays enforces a strict application policy, including a '6/24 rule' (applicants cannot have opened more than 6 new credit card accounts across all issuers in the past 24 months) and a '2/24 rule' specific to Barclays cards (cannot have opened more than 2 new Barclays credit card accounts in the past 24 months). Eligibility for the sign-up bonus typically requires that the applicant has not received a bonus for this specific Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard product in the past 24 months. Meeting the minimum spend requirement within the specified interval is also mandatory for bonus fulfillment.

Max Cards Per Issuer: 3

Min Spend Interval: 3 months

Shutdown Risk Triggers: Manufactured spending (MS), high cumulative credit limit across Barclays accounts, frequent balance transfers without new spending, suspicious spending patterns (e.g., large round numbers, gift card purchases), not using the card after meeting the bonus, excessive credit seeking behavior.

Cliff Effect Rules: Eligibility for the sign-up bonus is typically tied to not having received a bonus for the specific Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard product within the last 24 months. While less common for Aviator cards, some Barclays products may have broader family rules preventing bonuses if any card in a specific product family was held or a bonus received recently.

International Friendly: Yes

User Analytics & Insights
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User Ratings

Average Rating: 3.7 / 5.0

Top Positive:
Valuable for frequent American Airlines flyers due to free checked bags, preferred boarding, and a strong sign-up bonus. The companion certificate can also be a significant benefit for those who meet the spending requirement.

Top Negative:
The annual fee may not be worth it for infrequent American Airlines travelers, and the general spending earning rate is uncompetitive. Some users report challenges with customer service and mile redemption value.

Approval Experience: 75.0 / 100

Recommended Alternatives
  • Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard
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Card Value Score: 80.0 / 100

Est. Annual Rewards: $580.00

Approval Probability: 75.0%

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