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Nectar American Express Credit Card vs American Express Rewards Credit Card

Compare Nectar American Express Credit Card and American Express Rewards Credit Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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Nectar American Express Credit Card versus American Express Rewards Credit Card compared by attribute
Feature Nectar American Express Credit Card American Express Rewards Credit Card
Card fee £30 GBP/yr (≈ $38) No fee
Purchase APR (from) 29.1% 29.1%
Interest-free period 56 days 56 days
Foreign transaction fee 2.99% 2.99%
Rewards 2 Nectar points per £1 on everyday purchases; 3 Nectar points per £1 at Nectar partner retailers (Sainsbury's, Argos, eBay, etc.). Points worth 0.5p each at Sainsbury's/Argos, equivalent to approximately 1% cashback on general spend. 1 Membership Rewards point per £1 spent. Points transfer 1:1 to Avios, Virgin Flying Club, Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, ALL Accor, Nectar, Club Eurostar, and other partners.
Installments Flexible instalment plan available Flexible instalment plan available
No card fee -
No foreign transaction fee - -
Welcome bonus
Airport lounge access - -
Travel insurance - -
Apple Pay / Google Pay

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