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American Express Cashback Credit Card vs Monzo Max

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

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American Express Cashback Credit Card versus Monzo Max compared by attribute
Feature American Express Cashback Credit Card Monzo Max
Card fee £25 GBP/yr (≈ $31) £17 GBP/mo (≈ $21)
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. All Perks-tier rewards plus: 3.25% AER on savings pots, Billsback (chance to have bills covered up to £150/month), and retailer cashback offers. Family insurance add-on available for £5/month.
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.
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