Review
Barclays AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard® Review: Earn rewards without an annual fee
Want a travel card that rewards you without charging an annual fee? The AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard® from Barclays lets you earn on flights, hotels, dining and more!
| Annual Fee | $0.00 |
| Regular APR | The variable APR is 20.24% to 29.99%, based on your creditworthiness and other factors. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. After that (and for balance transfers that do not post within 45 days of account opening) your APR will be 20.24% to 29.99%, based on your creditworthiness and other factors. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. 29.99%. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. |
| Intro APR | 0% introductory APR for the first 15 billing cycles following each balance transfer that posts to your account within 45 days of account opening. |
| Rewards Rate | 1%-3% Cash Back |
| Sign-up Bonus | $100 Cash Back Bonus |
| Other Fees | Balance transfer – Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater. The minimum monthly interest charge will be $1.00. Cash advance fee: 5% (min. $10). Foreign transaction fee: 0%. |
Overview
Pros & Cons
What's great
- No annual fee
- Generous sign-up bonus
- Intro APR period
- No foreign transaction fees
- Cashback on purchases
Things to consider
- High regular APR
- High balance transfer fee
- Limited rewards categories
Benefits
Drawbacks
Decision Guidance
Summary
The AARP Travel Rewards Mastercard earns an overall rating of 3.0. This assessment considers the card's strengths, such as its no annual fee, decent rewards on travel and dining, and a sign-up bonus. However, it's weighed down by a high APR range and...