American Express UK The Platinum Card
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American Express UK The Platinum Card
American Express UK - American Express - Credit card
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American Express UK The Platinum Card vs MBNA Ltd Credit Card
Compare American Express UK The Platinum Card and MBNA Ltd Credit Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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MBNA Ltd Credit Card
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MBNA Ltd Credit Card
MBNA - Visa - Credit card
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| Feature | American Express UK The Platinum Card | MBNA Ltd Credit Card |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | £650 GBP/yr (≈ $810) | No fee |
| Purchase APR (from) | 29.1% | 12.9% |
| Interest-free period | 56 days | - |
| Foreign transaction fee | 0% | 2.95% |
| Rewards | 1 Membership Rewards point per £1 on all spend. Points transfer 1:1 to Avios, Virgin Points, and multiple airline and hotel partners including Hilton, Marriott, Accor, Club Eurostar, and Nectar. | 0.25% cashback on all purchases for the first 36 months (introductory period); after 36 months the flat-rate cashback ends. Additional retailer-specific cashback of up to 15% available via MBNA Smart Rewards opt-in offers. |
| 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 American Express UK The Platinum Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
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