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British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card vs Monzo (Free Current Account)

Compare British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card and Monzo (Free Current Account) side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card versus Monzo (Free Current Account) compared by attribute
Feature British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card Monzo (Free Current Account)
Card fee £300 GBP/yr (≈ $380) No fee
Purchase APR (from) 29.1% -
Interest-free period 56 days -
Foreign transaction fee 0% 0%
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. Retailer cashback offers available via Monzo app on eligible purchases (rates and partners vary; typically 2–10% at selected brands such as Asda, Boots and Currys). Cashback is credited to a Cashback Pot within 3–4 days.
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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