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The AARP® Essential Rewards

Mastercard® from Barclays

The AARP(Registered Trademark) Essential Rewards Mastercard(Registered Trademark) from Barclays

Low Intro APR1

Earn Unlimited 3% Cash Back

on Gas and Drug Store purchases (excluding Target and Walmart)2

Earn Unlimited 2% Cash Back

on eligible Medical expenses2

$0

Annual Fee1

Rewards

  • Low Intro APR

    0% introductory APR on purchases is applicable for the first 18 months after account opening. Also, 0% introductory APR for 18 months on balance transfers made within 45 days of account opening. After that, a variable APR will apply: 21.99% to 29.99%, based upon your credit worthiness and other factors. There is a fee for balance transfers.1

  • Earn Unlimited 2% Cash Back

    on eligible Medical expenses.2

  • Charitable Contribution

    Barclays will donate $10 to AARP Foundation for every new account.3

  • Earn Unlimited 3% Cash Back

    on Gas and Drug Store purchases (excluding Target and Walmart).2

  • Earn Unlimited 1% Cash Back

    on all other purchases.2

  • Charitable Contribution

    Barclays will donate 1% of eligible purchases to AARP Foundation.3

Benefits

  • Unlimited Rewards Never Expire

    There’s no limit to the amount of rewards you can earn. And they never expire as long as your account is open and in good standing.2

  • Redeem for AARP Membership

    Redeem rewards for an AARP membership for yourself or as a gift. Options start at $16 in rewards.2

  • $0 Fraud Liability Protection

    Means you’re not responsible for charges you did not authorize.

  • Redemption Has Never Been So Rewarding

    Unlimited rewards are easy to redeem. You can redeem rewards for cash back, AARP membership and more at BarclaysUS.com.2

  • Complimentary FICO® Credit Score

    Get complimentary online access to your FICO® Credit Score.4

Interest Rates and Charges Summary

APR for purchases

0% introductory APR on purchases for the first eighteen billing cycles after account opening. After that, a variable APR will apply, 21.99% to 29.99%, based on your creditworthiness and other factors.

APR for balance transfers

0% introductory APR for the first eighteen billing cycles following each balance transfer that posts to your account within 45 days of account opening. After that (and for balance transfers that do not post within 45 days of account opening), a variable APR will apply, 21.99% to 29.99%, based on your creditworthiness and other factors.

APR for cash advances

29.99% variable

Fee Summary

Annual fee

$0

Balance transfer fee

Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.

Important Information