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American Express Rewards Credit Card vs Monzo Perks

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

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American Express Rewards Credit Card versus Monzo Perks compared by attribute
Feature American Express Rewards Credit Card Monzo Perks
Card fee No fee £7 GBP/mo (≈ $9)
Purchase APR (from) 29.1% -
Interest-free period 56 days -
Foreign transaction fee 2.99% 0%
Rewards 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. All Extra-tier cashback and savings features, plus lifestyle perks: weekly Greggs treat voucher, annual 1/3-off Railcard, monthly Vue cinema ticket, and Uber One membership trial. 0.50% AER savings boost on instant-access pots.
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 Rewards Credit Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
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