British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card
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British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card
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British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card vs Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Credit Card
Compare British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card and Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Credit Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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| Feature | British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card | Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Credit Card |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | £300 GBP/yr (≈ $380) | £160 GBP/yr (≈ $200) |
| Purchase APR (from) | 29.1% | 26.9% |
| Interest-free period | 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 Virgin Points per £1 on everyday purchases; 3 points per £1 with Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays. Annual companion/upgrade voucher triggered at £10,000 spend. Points redeemable via Flying Club or Virgin Red. Earn rate is double the free card. |
| 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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