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Barclays AAdvantage Red

Annual fee
$99
Rewards
AA AAdvantage Miles
Benefits
6 · $565/yr
Data verified Aug 18, 2026 · from the MaxWorth database · not endorsed by Barclays · disclaimer

Earn Rates

CategoryRateTrue cash-back value
American 2x 2.6%
Everything else 1x 1.3%

True value converts point multipliers to dollars using MaxWorth point valuations. Issuer-portal-exclusive rates are excluded.

Credits (4)

Anniversary Companion Certificate

$300/yr
Annual

Each 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.

First Checked Bag Free

$240/yr
Annual

First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for the primary cardmember and up to 4 companions traveling with you on the same reservation.

Inflight Wi-Fi Credit

$25/yr
Annual

Get up to $25 back as statement credits on inflight Wi-Fi purchases every anniversary year on American Airlines operated flights.

Inflight Food & Beverage Discount

Annual

Receive 25% inflight savings as statement credits on food and beverages when you use your card on American Airlines operated flights.

Status & Elite Perks (1)

Preferred Boarding

Annual

Preferred boarding for the primary cardmember and up to 4 companions on their reservation for all American Airlines operated flights.

Protections (1)

Travel Insurance

Annual

Eligible for Travel Accident Insurance, Trip Cancellation and Interruption coverage, Baggage Delay Insurance, and Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver. Restrictions, limitations and exclusions apply.

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