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.
Barclays US Consumer Bank has announced a multi-year extension of its credit card partnership with Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise company. Since 2004, Barclays has been the exclusive issuer of Carnival's travel rewards credit card program in the United States. This program is designed for those who vacation with Carnival and its associated brands, which are part of the World's Leading Cruise Lines.
Barnes & Noble and Barclays US Consumer Bank have announced a multi-year extension of their credit card partnership. Barclays has been the exclusive issuer of the Barnes & Noble Mastercard since 2006, providing rewards for purchases at Barnes & Noble and other merchants worldwide.
Gap Inc. has introduced a new credit card program in collaboration with Barclays US Consumer Bank and Mastercard. The initiative, first announced last year, designates Barclays as the official issuer of Gap Inc.'s co-branded and private label credit cards in the U.S. and Puerto Rico via the Mastercard global payment network.
Barclays US Consumer Bank has announced the winners of its "Small Business Big Wins" promotion, with Ashland Birth Center from Wisconsin receiving the $60,000 grand prize. The center provides a range of midwife services and parental guidance throughout childbirth stages. It was chosen as the winner through a nationwide vote among ten finalists.
In a collaborative effort with Barclays US Consumer Bank, The Warehouse, part of The WRK Group, has launched RISE, a program aimed at equipping youth with skills for sustainable employment. This initiative was marked by a $500,000 donation from Barclays, the primary supporter.
Barclays and Priceline have introduced the new Priceline VIP Rewards™ Visa® Card, offering cardmembers benefits such as automatic Priceline VIP Gold Status and multiple opportunities to earn points. The card does not have an annual fee. Points can be earned in various ways: 5X points on Priceline bookings, 2X points on gas and restaurant purchases, and 1X points on other purchases. New members are eligible for a bonus of 10,000 points after spending $1,000 within the first 90 days through pricelinevisa.com.
Barclays US Consumer Bank has announced several strategic investments to enhance its operations in Delaware and foster growth across the United States. The bank plans to hire hundreds of new employees in Wilmington, unveiling its newly acquired and refurbished headquarters, and making a significant donation to Delaware State University.
Barclays US Consumer Bank has announced a financial commitment of $1 million to Delaware State University for the 2021-2022 academic year. This investment is part of Barclays' Race at Work agenda and aims to extend intellectual capital to address pressing global issues through the university's Global Institute for Equity, Inclusion and Civil Rights.
Tech Impact, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities through technology, has announced the opening of its new workforce training hub in Wilmington, Delaware. The facility is located in the historic B&O Station building and was purchased with the help of a $1.25 million grant from Barclays US Consumer Bank. This new 'Tech Impact Opportunity Center supported by Barclays' will serve as a permanent site for Tech Impact's ITWorks program and administrative offices.
Americans aged 50 and older are divided on their primary concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a survey by Wakefield Research for Barclays US Consumer Bank, 50% of respondents identified isolation from friends and family as their biggest challenge, while the other half cited health risks.
JetBlue has announced a multi-year extension of its co-branded credit card agreements with Barclays and Mastercard. This renewal aims to expand the consumer and small business credit card portfolios, focusing on digital-centric offerings that align with evolving consumer needs.
Gap Inc., a prominent apparel company, has announced new credit card program agreements with Barclays and Mastercard. Starting in May 2022, Barclays will exclusively issue Gap Inc.'s co-branded and private label credit cards in the United States. These cards will be part of the Mastercard payment network. PJ Solomon served as the financial advisor for Gap Inc.
Barclays and Upromise have introduced an updated Upromise® Mastercard® program designed to facilitate college savings through everyday spending. The card now offers 1.529% cash back rewards on all purchases when linked to an eligible college savings plan.
Barclays US Consumer Bank has unveiled a new suite of co-branded credit cards for AARP members, aimed at providing rewards in categories significant to this demographic. The new offerings include the AARP® Essential Rewards Mastercard® and the AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard®, both designed to cater to the spending habits related to health, wellness, travel, and other areas.
Emirates Skywards, the loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, has partnered with Barclays to introduce its first cobranded credit card in the United States. The Emirates Skywards Mastercard® allows customers to earn Skywards Miles through daily spending on travel and lifestyle purchases. It offers immediate Silver or Gold tier membership status for the first year and up to 40,000 bonus Skywards Miles along with other benefits.