American Express Cashback Credit Card
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American Express Cashback Credit Card
American Express UK - American Express - Credit card
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American Express Cashback Credit Card vs Monzo (Free Current Account)
Compare American Express Cashback Credit Card and Monzo (Free Current Account) side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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Monzo (Free Current Account)
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| Feature | American Express Cashback Credit Card | Monzo (Free Current Account) |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | £25 GBP/yr (≈ $31) | No fee |
| Purchase APR (from) | 34.6% | - |
| 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. | Retailer cashback offers available via Monzo app on eligible purchases (rates and partners vary; typically 2–10% at selected brands such as Asda, Boots and Currys). Cashback is credited to a Cashback Pot within 3–4 days. |
| 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 Monzo (Free Current Account) if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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