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Nectar American Express Credit Card vs Monzo (Free Current Account)

Compare Nectar American Express Credit Card and Monzo (Free Current Account) side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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Nectar American Express Credit Card versus Monzo (Free Current Account) compared by attribute
Feature Nectar American Express Credit Card Monzo (Free Current Account)
Card fee £30 GBP/yr (≈ $38) No fee
Purchase APR (from) 29.1% -
Interest-free period 56 days -
Foreign transaction fee 2.99% 0%
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. 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 -
No card fee -
No foreign transaction fee -
Welcome bonus -
Airport lounge access - -
Travel insurance - -
Apple Pay / Google Pay

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  • Choose the Nectar American Express Credit Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
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