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American Express Cashback Credit Card vs Monzo Flex Build

Compare American Express Cashback Credit Card and Monzo Flex Build side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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American Express Cashback Credit Card versus Monzo Flex Build compared by attribute
Feature American Express Cashback Credit Card Monzo Flex Build
Card fee £25 GBP/yr (≈ $31) No fee
Purchase APR (from) 34.6% 39%
Interest-free period 56 days -
Foreign transaction fee 2.99% 0%
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) Pay in full each month at 0% interest; or spread payments over 1–24 months at 39% APR (variable). No early or late repayment fees.
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 Monzo Flex Build if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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