AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard® from Barclays
Earn 3% cash back on airfare, hotel stays and car rentals, 2% cash back on eligible restaurant purchases, and 1% cash back on all other purchases. $100 cash back bonus after $500 spend in 90 days. $0 annual fee.
Annual Fee
$0
Top Earning Rate
0.03% back airfare, hotel stays and car rentals
Foreign Tx Fee
None
Rating
N/A
Current Welcome Offer
100 cashback
$100 estimated value
Spend $500 in 90 days
Card Offers
public
100 cashback
$100 estimated value
Spend $500 in 90 days
Earning Rates
eligible purchases
eligible purchases
Pros & Cons
Pros
- No annual fee
- 3% cash back on airfare, hotels, and car rentals
- Rewards never expire
- $100 welcome bonus after $500 spend in 90 days
- No foreign transaction fees
Cons
- 1% cash back on non-bonus purchases
- No introductory APR on purchases
- High ongoing APR up to 29.99%
- Limited premium travel perks
Key Takeaways
- Earn 3% on travel essentials like flights, hotels, and cars; 2% at restaurants
- $100 bonus after modest $500 spend in 90 days
- No annual or foreign fees; rewards never expire
- Flexible redemptions including cash and AARP memberships
- 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 15 billing cycles
Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual Fee | $0 |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | 0% |
APR Information
- Purchase APR
- 20.24% - 29.99%
- Balance Transfer APR
- 20.24% - 29.99%0% intro APR for 15 months
- Cash Advance APR
- 29.99%
APRs shown are variable and may change based on the Prime Rate. Your actual APR will be determined based on your creditworthiness.
Card Benefits
4 benefits
Purchase Protection
Statement Credits
Lifestyle Benefits
Coverage Tier Legend
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About This Card
This card suits travelers with good credit who want no-annual-fee cash back focused on airfare, hotels, car rentals, and restaurants. It fits those valuing non-expiring rewards and a long balance transfer intro period.
The AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard® from Barclays offers 3% cash back on airfare, hotel stays, and car rentals; 2% on eligible restaurant purchases; 1% on all other purchases. Features include a $100 cash back welcome bonus after spending $500 in the first 90 days, unlimited non-expiring rewards, flexible redemptions, $0 fraud liability, no foreign transaction fees, 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 15 billing cycles, and complimentary FICO score access.
It stands out in the no-annual-fee category with 3% travel rewards, never-expiring points, and a 15-month 0% balance transfer intro APR.
Ready to Decide?
Apply for the AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard® from Barclays
100 cashback, worth about $100 estimated value, with no annual fee.
Spend $500 in 90 days
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