Don't bother with Barclays, Delaware. Submitted application for a visa card. 10 days later wrote back requesting for proof of citizenship. What??? I'm only applying for a $2000 loan not $200, 000. So I mailed them back copy of my passport more than a week ago but still didn't hear from them. They told me today it may take another 10 days for them to look at the application. WTF.

I have credit cards with chase, citibank, hsbc, bank of america, amex - never have problems getting one from them. In fact I got a mortgage pre-approved within 30 minutes few days ago from Merrill Lynch/BA - no hassle. I told barclays people off on the phone today and swear I'll never apply another card with them nor would I recommend this incompetent bank to anyone. Save yourself from unnecessary hassle and frustrations. Skip barclays and just go with other banks.