AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
Basic Information
Program ID: aviator-red-world-elite-mastercard
Issuer: Barclays
Card Type: Credit
Network: Mastercard
Card Tier: World Elite
Data Complete: Yes
Created: 01/07/2026 08:13
Last Scraped: 01/15/2026 06:09
Fee Structure
| Annual Fee: | $99.00 |
| Year 1 Waived: | No |
| Effective Annual Fee: | $99.00 |
| Authorized User Fee: | $0.00 |
| Penalty APR: | 2,999.00% |
Additional Fees
| 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
Purchase APR Range: 2,124.00% - 2,924.00%
Intro Purchase APR: 0.00%
Intro APR Duration: 0 months
Balance Transfer APR: 0.00%
Intro BT APR: 0.00%
Intro BT Duration: 0 months
Cash Advance APR: 2,999.00%
Sign-Up Bonus
Bonus Amount: $60,000.00
Spending Requirement: $1,000.00
Time Period: 90 days
Bonus Timing: AAdvantage miles are typically awarded within 6-8 weeks after the statement closing date in which the qualifying spend requirement is met.
Rewards Program
Reward Type: AAdvantage Miles
Base Reward Rate: 1.00%
Bonus Reward Rate: 2.00%
Bonus Categories: 2x American Airlines purchases
Point Value Estimate: 0.0200 cents/point
Expiration Policy: Miles expire after 24 months of inactivity (earning or redeeming resets the clock)
Transfer Partners: American Airlines, Oneworld Alliance Partners (e.g., British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways)
Card Benefits
Protection Benefits
- Extended Warranty
- Purchase Protection
- Cell Phone Protection
- Price Protection
Travel Benefits
- Travel Insurance
- Primary Rental Protection
- Trip Delay Coverage
- Lost Luggage Coverage
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
Premium Benefits
- Airport Lounge Access
- Concierge Service
Approval Criteria
Recommended FICO Range: 700 - 850
Approval Odds Category: Excellent
Pre-qualification Available
Soft Pull Supported
Hard Pull Bureau: Experian
Issuer Rules
Rules: Eligibility for the Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard bonus typically requires applicants to not have received a new cardmember bonus for this specific card in the past 24 months, nor currently hold the card. Application rules include the '6/24 Rule' (cannot have opened more than 6 credit cards from any issuer in the past 24 months) and Barclays' internal '2/24 Rule' (cannot have opened more than 2 credit cards from Barclays in the past 24 months). Applicants must also possess good to excellent credit (typically FICO 700+), be 18+ years old (19+ in AL/NE), a US resident, and have a valid SSN/ITIN.
Maximum Cards Per Issuer: 3
Minimum Spend Interval: 3 months
Shutdown Risk Triggers: Manufactured spending (MS), high cumulative credit limit with Barclays, rapid application for multiple Barclays cards, not using the card after meeting bonus requirements, suspicious spending patterns inconsistent with declared income, failure to pay on time.
International Friendly
User Analytics & Insights
User Ratings
Average Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Top Positive Feedback:
Valuable American Airlines specific perks like free checked bags and priority boarding, strong earning on AA purchases, and a useful companion certificate for loyal flyers. Offers a solid welcome bonus.
Top Negative Feedback:
Annual fee can be a deterrent for some, limited redemption options outside of American Airlines, and rewards structure is not ideal for non-AA spending. Benefits are primarily tied to American Airlines.
Approval Experience Score: 75.0 / 100
Recommended Alternatives
- Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®
- United℠ Explorer Card
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Card Value Score: 80.0 / 100
Est. Annual Rewards: $865.00
User Portfolio Metrics
Avg Portfolio Size: 4 cards
Avg Portfolio Age: 84 months
Store vs Co-brand: 100% General / 0% Store
Risk Assessment
Default Risk Group: Low
Predicted Approval Probability: 85.0%
Terms Version Control
Version ID: February 2024