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American Express UK The Basic Card vs Starling Connected Card

Compare American Express UK The Basic Card and Starling Connected Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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American Express UK The Basic Card versus Starling Connected Card compared by attribute
Feature American Express UK The Basic Card Starling Connected Card
Card fee No fee £2 GBP/mo (≈ $3)
Purchase APR (from) - -
Interest-free period - -
Foreign transaction fee 2.99% 0%
Rewards - No rewards programme.
Installments - -
No card fee -
No foreign transaction fee -
Welcome bonus - -
Airport lounge access - -
Travel insurance - -
Apple Pay / Google Pay -

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  • Choose the American Express UK The Basic Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
  • Choose the Starling Connected Card if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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