Comparing the Best Barclay Credit Cards in 2025: An Analysis of Benefits and Extra Perks
Barclays Unveils Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards for Frequent Flyers
Barclays, a renowned banking and financial services company headquartered in London, offers a range of credit cards tailored to various travel segments. Among these, the JetBlue Plus Card, Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Card, and Holland America Line Rewards Visa® Card stand out as the best travel rewards credit cards issued by Barclays.
JetBlue Plus Card
Ideal for JetBlue flyers, the JetBlue Plus Card earns 6X points on JetBlue purchases, 2X points at restaurants and grocery stores, and 1X on all other purchases. It offers free checked bags (terms apply), a yearly anniversary bonus, 50% savings on in-flight purchases, points back when redeemed, and credit toward elite status. The annual fee is $99, justified by its travel perks and rewards structure. The card also offers up to 3 free checked bags for the primary cardholder and up to 3 companions on the same reservation when booking JetBlue flights, and the opportunity to spend towards Mosaic elite status [1][3].
Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Card
Perfect for travelers flying to Hawaii, this card offers 3X HawaiianMiles on eligible Hawaiian Airlines purchases, 2X miles on gas, dining, and grocery stores, and 1X miles on other spending. Benefits include free checked bags, a 50% off companion discount on round-trip Hawaiian Airlines flights between North America and Hawaii, an annual $100 companion discount, no expiration on miles, and no foreign transaction fees. The card also offers a one-time 50% off companion discount for round-trip travel between North America and Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines flights, and the ability to share miles with family and friends without a fee [1].
Holland America Line Rewards Visa® Card
This card is good for cruise travelers, offering 20,000 points ($200 onboard credit) as a welcome bonus and no annual fee, though the rewards structure is less detailed in the results [4].
Among these, the JetBlue Plus and Hawaiian Airlines World Elite cards stand out for their targeted airline rewards and valuable travel perks specifically for frequent flyers of those airlines. Barclaycard's offerings generally emphasize airline-specific rewards with no foreign transaction fees and perks designed to help travelers maximize travel benefits [1][3].
In addition, Barclays issues the AAdvantage Aviator Business card, which offers up to 2x AAdvantage miles on eligible American Airlines purchases and eligible office supply, telecom, and car rental merchants. The card offers a welcome bonus and a handful of American Airlines perks, making it one of the best business credit cards for American Airlines loyalists [2].
The Wyndham Rewards Earner Business card, not mentioned in the initial search results, is the best card on the market for Wyndham stays [5]. This card offers automatic top-tier Wyndham Rewards Diamond status, a welcome bonus, and up to 8x points on purchases. It also offers an annual account anniversary year bonus of 15,000 points and the ability to redeem 10% fewer Wyndham Rewards points for go free awards [5].
The AARP Essential Rewards card, a Barclays credit card for cash-back, offers up to 3% cash-back on gas and drugstore purchases, 2% cash-back on eligible medical expenses, and 1% cash-back on other purchases, as well as an introductory 0% APR promotion on balance transfers [6].
[1] Barclays. (2021). Barclays Travel Rewards Credit Cards. Retrieved from https://www.barclaysus.com/travel-rewards-credit-cards/
[2] Barclays. (2021). AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard. Retrieved from https://www.barclaysus.com/credit-cards/airlines/american-airlines/
[3] JetBlue. (2021). JetBlue Plus Card. Retrieved from https://www.jetblue.com/credit-card/
[4] Holland America Line. (2021). Holland America Line Rewards Visa® Card. Retrieved from https://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-info/offers/holland-america-line-rewards-visa-card.html
[5] Wyndham Rewards. (2021). Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card. Retrieved from https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/offers/credit-cards/wyndham-rewards-earner-business-card
[6] AARP. (2021). AARP Essential Rewards Mastercard. Retrieved from https://www.aarp.org/credit-cards/cashback/aarp-essential-rewards-mastercard/
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