Barclays Launches New Credit Cards for AARP Members
Barclays has launched a new suite of co-branded credit cards for AARP members. The AARP® Essential Rewards Mastercard® from Barclays and the AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard® from Barclays make it easy to earn cash back and travel rewards for everyday spend in categories that are important to AARP members related to health and wellness as well as travel, medical expenses, drug store purchases, gas, restaurants, hotel, airfare and more.
Current AARP Credit Card from Chase cardholders can continue to use their card as usual. In September 2021, Barclays will welcome AARP Credit Card from Chase cardholders to the Barclays family. If you have an eligible AARP Credit Card from Chase, it may be replaced with a new AARP Mastercard from Barclays.
Let’s look at the details and the welcome bonuses for each of the two new AARP credit cards.
AARP Essential Rewards
The AARP Essential Rewards Mastercard from Barclays is the ideal card for everyday use, while also providing benefits to support health and wellness offerings.
Bonus
- Earn a $100 intro bonus with $500 spend within first 90 days.
- 0% introductory APR for 15 months on balance transfers made within 45 days of account opening.
Card Details
- Earn:
- 3% cash back on gas and drug store purchases
- 2% cash back on medical expenses
- 1% cash back rewards on all purchases
- Easy rewards redemption for cash back, statement credits, gift cards, merchandise, and AARP memberships starting at $16 in rewards
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
- No Annual Fee
AARP Travel Rewards
From the road warrior to the international traveler, anyone passionate about travel will enjoy the AARP Travel Rewards Mastercard from Barclays.
Bonus
- Earn a $100 intro bonus with $500 spend within first 90 days.
- 0% introductory APR for 15 months on balance transfers made within 45 days of account opening.
Card Details
- Earn:
- 3% cash back on airfare, hotel stays and car rentals
- 2% cash back on restaurant purchases, including food delivery services
- 1% cash back rewards on all purchases
- Easy rewards redemption for cash back, statement credits, gift cards, merchandise, and AARP memberships starting at $16 in rewards
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
- No Annual Fee
