British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card
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British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card
American Express UK - American Express - Credit card
4.5
4.5 out of 5
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British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card vs Starling Personal Account Debit Card
Compare British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card and Starling Personal Account Debit Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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Starling Personal Account Debit Card
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Starling Personal Account Debit Card
Starling Bank - Mastercard - Debit card
4.3
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8.6/10
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| Feature | British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card | Starling Personal Account Debit Card |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | No cashback or points programme. No interest currently paid on current account balance (removed February 2025). The Tail app integration provides selective merchant cashback but is a third-party add-on, not a native Starling reward. |
| 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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- Choose the British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
- Choose the Starling Personal Account Debit Card if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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