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50,000 Avios miles after the first $1,000 spend in 3 months. Then an additional 25,000 Avios miles after $10,000 spent in the first year and you can earn an additional 25,000 Avios miles for an additional $10,000 spent also within the first year of account opening. All of the terms are listed on the page. This offer is good until February 27, 2013. There are other benefits as well.
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