Barclaycard Arrival® Plus
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The Barclaycard Arrival® Plus from Barclays earns up to 2.1% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $89.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 2.1%
- Annual fee
- $89
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $89 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2.1% back.
What does the Barclaycard Arrival Plus earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 2.1% effective value (2.1% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 80% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Barclaycard Arrival Plus compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
Dining is the strongest category at 2.1% effective value (2.1% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 80% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Barclaycard Arrival Plus compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 2.1% back | 2.1% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 2.1% back | 2.1% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 2.1% back | 2.1% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 2.1% back | 2.1% |
| Other General everyday spend | 2.1% back | 2.1% |
Madeen values cash back at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
Who should get the Barclaycard Arrival Plus?
The Barclaycard Arrival Plus fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2.1% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2.1% back.
Barclaycard Arrival Plus fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2.1% back. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 80% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2.1% back.
Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $89 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 2.1% effective (2.1% back).
- That dining rate ranks higher than about 80% of cards we track in the category.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
Cons
- $89 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
Does the Barclaycard Arrival Plus have an annual fee?
The Barclaycard Arrival Plus has an annual fee of $89 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $89
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
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Common questions about the Barclaycard Arrival Plus
Does the Barclaycard Arrival Plus have an annual fee?
The Barclaycard Arrival Plus carries an annual fee of $89 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification.
What category earns the most with the Barclaycard Arrival Plus?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Barclaycard Arrival Plus at about 2.1% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page.
Does the Barclaycard Arrival Plus charge foreign transaction fees?
The Barclaycard Arrival Plus does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees.
Is the Barclaycard Arrival Plus annual fee worth it?
Whether the $89 annual fee pays off depends on how much you spend in dining and whether you use the card's benefits. Compare effective rates across the cards you already carry in Madeen.
What credit score do you need for the Barclaycard Arrival Plus?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Excellent for the Barclaycard Arrival Plus. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How do you redeem rewards on the Barclaycard Arrival Plus?
Rewards on the Barclaycard Arrival Plus post as cash back. Redemption value depends on how you use cash back (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations.
How does the Barclaycard Arrival Plus compare to similar cards?
Compare the Barclaycard Arrival Plus against Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard (3.6% on Dining, $99 fee); Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard (3.6% on Dining, $99 fee); FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard (3.3% on Dining, $99 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Barclaycard Arrival Plus This card | Dining | 2.1% | $89 |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
| Dining | 3.3% | $99 | |
Barclays | Dining | 3% | $0 |
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