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American Express Cashback Credit Card vs Barclaycard Platinum All-Rounder

Compare American Express Cashback Credit Card and Barclaycard Platinum All-Rounder side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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American Express Cashback Credit Card versus Barclaycard Platinum All-Rounder compared by attribute
Feature American Express Cashback Credit Card Barclaycard Platinum All-Rounder
Card fee £25 GBP/yr (≈ $31) No fee
Purchase APR (from) 34.6% 24.9%
Interest-free period 56 days 56 days
Foreign transaction fee 2.99% 2.99%
Rewards 0.75% cashback on the first £10,000 of annual spend; 1.25% on spend above £10,000. Introductory 5% cashback (capped at £125) for the first 3 months. -
Installments Flexible instalment plan available (Pay It Plan It) -
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 Cashback Credit Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
  • Choose the Barclaycard Platinum All-Rounder if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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