Barclays AAdvantage Red
$99/year, earning AA AAdvantage Miles, on the Mastercard network.
Card terms last verified against issuer pages on 2026-09-20.
The Barclays AAdvantage Red is a $99/year card from Barclays earning AA AAdvantage Miles. It carries 1 recurring statement credit worth $25 a year, listed in full below with the cap and reset date for each.
Statement credits
$25 a year across 1 credit against a $99 annual fee. The columns that matter are the cap and the reset date: a credit paid monthly cannot be saved up, and one that resets on the calendar year expires on 31 December no matter when you opened the card.
Other perks
Benefits that are not dollar statement credits — certificates, lounge visits, point bonuses. Where a value appears it is an estimate, not an amount the issuer credits you, and it is excluded from the credits total above.
| Perk | How often | Estimated value |
|---|---|---|
| Anniversary Companion CertificateEach anniversary year: earn a Companion Certificate good for 1 guest at $99 (plus taxes and fees) if you spend $20,000 on purchases and your account remains open for 45 days after your anniversary date. | Once a year | ~$300 |
| First Checked Bag FreeFirst checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for the primary cardmember and up to 4 companions traveling with you on the same reservation. | Once a year | ~$240 |
| Inflight Food & Beverage DiscountReceive 25% inflight savings as statement credits on food and beverages when you use your card on American Airlines operated flights. | Once a year | — |
Status and included memberships
- Preferred Boarding — Preferred boarding for the primary cardmember and up to 4 companions on their reservation for all American Airlines operated flights.
Protections and insurance
Coverage terms below are summaries. Insurance benefits are governed by a separate guide to benefits document from the issuer, and the exclusions in that document are what actually decide a claim.
- Travel Insurance — Eligible for Travel Accident Insurance, Trip Cancellation and Interruption coverage, Baggage Delay Insurance, and Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver. Restrictions, limitations and exclusions apply.
Questions people ask about the Barclays AAdvantage Red
What is the annual fee on the Barclays AAdvantage Red?
The Barclays AAdvantage Red has a $99 annual fee.
What statement credits does the Barclays AAdvantage Red include?
It carries 1 recurring statement credit worth $25 a year in total: Inflight Wi-Fi Credit ($25, resets on the cardmember year). Verified 2026-09-20.
What does the Barclays AAdvantage Red earn?
2x on airline(aa), 1x on other, and 2x on everything else, in AA AAdvantage Miles.
Is the Barclays AAdvantage Red worth the annual fee?
Its recurring statement credits total $25 a year against a $99 fee, so the card pays for itself on credits alone if you use 100% of them. Whether that holds depends on whether the specific merchants suit you — the credit table on this page lists each one.
Does the Barclays AAdvantage Red charge foreign transaction fees?
No — the Barclays AAdvantage Red has no foreign transaction fee.
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