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British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card vs Barclaycard Avios Plus

Compare British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card and Barclaycard Avios Plus side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card versus Barclaycard Avios Plus compared by attribute
Feature British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card Barclaycard Avios Plus
Card fee £300 GBP/yr (≈ $380) £20 GBP/mo (≈ $25)
Purchase APR (from) 29.1% 29.9%
Interest-free period 56 days 56 days
Foreign transaction fee 0% 2.99%
Rewards 1.5 Avios per £1 on all purchases; 3 Avios per £1 on British Airways and British Airways Holidays purchases. Companion Voucher (2-for-1 in any cabin) at £15,000 annual spend, valid 24 months. Solo travellers: 50% Avios discount on one ticket. 1.5 Avios per £1 spent on eligible purchases; upgrade voucher after £10,000 annual spend
Installments Flexible instalment plan available -
No card fee - -
No foreign transaction fee -
Welcome bonus
Airport lounge access -
Travel insurance
Apple Pay / Google Pay

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