Nectar American Express Credit Card
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Nectar American Express Credit Card
American Express UK - American Express - Credit card
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Nectar American Express Credit Card vs Virgin Atlantic Reward Credit Card
Compare Nectar American Express Credit Card and Virgin Atlantic Reward Credit Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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Virgin Atlantic Reward Credit Card
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Virgin Atlantic Reward Credit Card
Virgin Money - Mastercard - Credit card
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Compared side by side
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| Feature | Nectar American Express Credit Card | Virgin Atlantic Reward Credit Card |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | £30 GBP/yr (≈ $38) | No fee |
| Purchase APR (from) | 29.1% | 26.9% |
| Interest-free period | 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. | 0.75 Virgin Points per £1 on everyday purchases; 1.5 points per £1 with Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays. Annual companion/upgrade voucher triggered at £20,000 spend (valid 2 years). Points redeemable via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club or Virgin Red. |
| 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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