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American Express UK The Platinum Card vs MBNA Ltd Long Balance Transfer Credit Card

Compare American Express UK The Platinum Card and MBNA Ltd Long Balance Transfer Credit Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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American Express UK The Platinum Card versus MBNA Ltd Long Balance Transfer Credit Card compared by attribute
Feature American Express UK The Platinum Card MBNA Ltd Long Balance Transfer Credit Card
Card fee £650 GBP/yr (≈ $810) No fee
Purchase APR (from) 29.1% 24.9%
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. Up to 15% cashback at selected retailers via MBNA Smart Rewards opt-in programme. No flat-rate cashback on general spending.
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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