Barclays has updated some rules on its two Avios credit cards which apply from 31 July 2026. Most of it is just a bit of housekeeping, but one of the changes is good news, for once! A quick reminder of the two cards There are two Barclaycard Avios cards. The Barclaycard Avios Plus earns 1.5 Avios per £1, costs £20 a month, comes with a bigger welcome bonus and a yearly cabin upgrade voucher once you've spent £10,000. The free Barclaycard Avios earns 1 Avios per £1, has no fee

If you want to collect as much Avios as possible, then a credit card is the must-have tool. Whether you're chasing that business class seat or just want to fly to Europe for next to nothing, having the right card for you can make a big difference to how quickly your Avios balance grows. We've ranked the five best Avios-earning credit cards available in the UK right now, comparing them based on earning rates, standard welcome bonuses, annual perks, and overall value. Some are

If you've been sitting on the fence about the Barclaycard Avios Plus, time's running out. This enhanced 35,000 Avios sign-up bonus disappears in just under a week – 15th January – and given Barclays' track record, we might not see another boost like this for quite some time. Let's break down what's still on offer and why you might want to act quickly. The Enhanced Offer (Ending 15th January) New cardholders can collect 35,000 Avios by meeting two spending thresholds: Hit £3,0

Barclaycard have an improved sign-up bonus running on the Barclaycard Avios Plus until mid-January, and it's the first time we've seen Barclays bump up this offer since late 2023. If you've been considering this card, this could be the time. The Enhanced Offer New cardholders can now collect 35,000 Avios by meeting two spending thresholds: Hit £3,000 spend in three months = 25,000 Avios Hit £6,000 spend in six months = an additional 10,000 Avios There's also a year's Apple TV