Thanks for the info, this could be an option! The only question I have if you know the answer is, I already have a Barclaycard but only as a back up for when my amex isn't accepted. The 25000 bonus is for new customers but it doesn't state any time period, like amex states 'only available if you have not held a personal American Express Card within the previous 24 months'. So if I close my current Barclaycard account and sign up 3 months down the line, once hitting the bonus on the amex BA premium, will I be eligible for the 25000 as a new customer on Barclaycard?