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American Express Blue Card vs PAYBACK American Express Karte

Compare American Express Blue Card and PAYBACK American Express Karte side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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American Express Blue Card versus PAYBACK American Express Karte compared by attribute
Feature American Express Blue Card PAYBACK American Express Karte
Card fee No fee No fee
Purchase APR (from) - -
Interest-free period 30 days 30 days
Foreign transaction fee 2% 2%
Rewards 1 Membership Rewards point per €1 spent (optional paid programme at €30/year). Turbo option adds 50% bonus for €15/year extra. Points redeemable for travel, shopping, gift cards, and charitable donations. 1 PAYBACK point per €3 spent everywhere; double points (card + merchant points) at all PAYBACK partner stores. Points never expire with active programme participation. PAYBACK points convertible 1:1 to Lufthansa Miles & More miles. Optional PAYBACK MAX upgrade at €35/year doubles earning to 2 points per €3.
Installments Splitpay optional installment loan via solarisBank (nominal rate 11% p.a., effective ~11.57% p.a.); minimum amount €300 Splitpay optional installment loan via solarisBank
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 Blue Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
  • Choose the PAYBACK American Express Karte if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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