General Motors Co. and Barclays U.S. Consumer Bank have announced a new long-term partnership, which will see Barclays become the exclusive issuer of the GM Rewards Mastercard and GM Business Mastercard in the United States starting next summer.
Barclays has announced the appointment of Antonio (Tony) Castañon as Chief Operating Officer for its US Consumer Bank and Barclays Bank Delaware. In this role, Castañon will manage the bank's consumer operations across the United States.
Frontier Airlines, in collaboration with Barclays US Consumer Bank, has introduced a new benefit for its World Mastercard cardmembers. Effective immediately, primary cardholders are entitled to two free checked bags on all flights operated by Frontier Airlines.
Barclays US Consumer Bank has announced the renewal of its long-standing co-branded credit card program with Hawaiian Airlines. This partnership, which began in 2013, will continue under a newly signed agreement. Barclays will keep issuing the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard® for consumers and the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard® for small businesses.
Barclays US Consumer Bank today announced the launch of a new Barclays Tiered Savings product aimed at helping consumers achieve their personal financial goals. The product features tiered pricing, enabling customers to earn higher rates with higher balances.
Personal travel is a priority for many consumers this year, and rewards programs are poised to make a significant difference, as per a survey of 1,000 US travelers conducted by Wakefield Research. In line with the commencement of National Travel and Tourism Week, Barclays US Consumer Bank has released its second annual Travel Rewards and Loyalty Report. The report offers new insights into what travelers value in loyalty programs and rewards in 2024.
In September 2023, Xbox Insiders were given early access to the Xbox Mastercard, marking Xbox's introduction of its first co-branded credit card in the United States. This card, issued by Barclays US Consumer Bank, is now available across all 50 states for qualified U.S. residents aged 18 and older.
Breeze Airways and Barclays US Consumer Bank have announced the launch of the Breeze Easy Visa Signature credit card. This is Breeze's first co-branded credit card, arriving less than three years after the airline's inception. The card offers up to 10X BreezePoints for purchases related to Breeze, including airfare and trip add-ons such as premium seating and inflight snacks. Additional benefits include complimentary inflight Wi-Fi on Breeze’s Airbus fleet, priority boarding, and accelerated earning on everyday purchases like groceries and dining.
Barclays PLC and Blackstone Credit & Insurance have announced an agreement involving the sale of approximately $1.1 billion in credit card receivables by Barclays Bank Delaware (BBDE) to insurance accounts managed by Blackstone's Asset Based Finance group. This transaction pertains to a specific set of Barclays-branded credit card accounts in the United States.
Barclays US Consumer Bank has announced the launch of its fourth annual Small Business Big Wins promotion, offering $255,000 in prize money to small business owners. The initiative invites entrepreneurs to submit a 500-word essay detailing how their businesses are adapting to current economic conditions. The most compelling story will receive a grand prize of $60,000.
The HBCU Week Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on bridging the education-to-employment gap in higher education, has announced a significant contribution from Barclays US Consumer Bank. The bank is donating $300,000 to establish a scholarship fund that will benefit students attending five historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs): Delaware State University, Hampton University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Howard University.
Xbox, Barclays, and Mastercard have announced the launch of the Xbox Mastercard, marking Xbox's first co-branded credit card in the United States. The card will be available with no annual fee and offers rewards redeemable on Xbox games, streaming services, and dining delivery.
JetBlue announced that its JetBlue Plus Card, issued by Barclays, has received the J.D. Power Award for ranking highest among co-branded airline credit cards. This recognition comes from the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study, which surveyed over 30,000 credit card customers across the United States.
The Barclays US Consumer Bank has released its 2023 Travel Rewards and Loyalty Report, which examines how economic conditions and market trends have affected consumer attitudes and behaviors related to travel, loyalty, and rewards programs. The report is based on a survey conducted by Wakefield Research involving 1,000 US adult travelers between May 19 and May 27, 2023.
Barclays US Consumer Bank and Breeze Airways have announced a long-term agreement to issue co-branded credit cards for the airline. The program is set to launch in early 2024 and will operate with the Visa payment network. These credit cards will enable cardmembers to earn points redeemable for flights with Breeze and other everyday purchases.
Barclays has announced the appointment of John J. Erdmann as Chief Financial Officer for its US Consumer Bank and Barclays Bank Delaware. In his new role, Erdmann will manage the bank's consumer financial operations in the United States, which include financial reporting, planning and analysis, forecasting, expense management, and financial controls.
Barclays US Consumer Bank has announced the appointment of Doug Villone as Head of US Cards and Partnerships. Villone will oversee the bank's consumer credit card programs and manage strategic partnerships with over 20 major American brands.
Barclays US Consumer Bank is conducting its third annual "Small Business Big Wins" contest, offering $255,000 in prize money to small business owners who share their experiences and challenges in building a business. The grand prize for the most compelling story is $60,000.
Barclays US Consumer Bank has selected Team One as its new agency of record for strategic and creative marketing. This decision follows a thorough review process aimed at supporting the bank's strategy and growth in the U.S. consumer market.