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The Amazon Barclaycard
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The Amazon Barclaycard

4.6 4.6 out of 5 9.2/10 DebitCue Score Verified

Earn Amazon Rewards on every purchase — and double up on Prime Day.

Fee
No fee
Purchase APR
from 28.9%
Interest-free
56 days
Foreign fee
2.99%
Rewards
1% back in Amazon Rewards when shopping on Amazon (0.5% elsewhere in year 1, then 0.25%); 2% on Amazon Prime Day and selected events for Prime members
Welcome offer
£20 Amazon Gift Card on approval (promotional offers up to £40 apply periodically)

Our verdict

What stands out, and where it falls short.

What we like

  • 1% back in Amazon Rewards when shopping on Amazon…
  • Welcome bonus
  • No card fee
  • 56-day interest-free period

Worth weighing

  • 2.99% foreign transaction fee

Who It Is For

Whether the The Amazon Barclaycard fits how you actually spend.

Pick it if you are

  • Anyone who wants a low-cost everyday card
  • People who want rewards on their spending

Skip it if you are

  • Frequent international travelers

Rates and fees

As of

All amounts shown in GBP.

Card fee
No fee
Purchase APR
from 28.9%
Interest-free period
56 days
Foreign transaction fee
2.99%
Purchase 0% period
6 months from account opening

Rewards and features

Rewards
1% back in Amazon Rewards when shopping on Amazon (0.5% elsewhere in year 1, then 0.25%); 2% on Amazon Prime Day and selected events for Prime members
Welcome offer
£20 Amazon Gift Card on approval (promotional offers up to £40 apply periodically)
Pay with
Google Pay, Contactless
Rewards redemption
Amazon Rewards redeemable as Amazon Gift Card once £5 minimum reached
Rewards rate year 2+
1% at Amazon; 0.25% elsewhere (drops from 0.5% after 12 months)
Apple Pay
Not currently supported; Google Pay and contactless available

Benefits and perks

Extras that come bundled with the card.

  • Section 75 protection
    Statutory protection on purchases between £100 and £30,000

Eligibility

What you need before you apply.

Account management
Requires Barclaycard or Barclays app for management

The Amazon Barclaycard: your questions answered

Does the The Amazon Barclaycard have a card fee?
No - the The Amazon Barclaycard has no card fee.
What rewards does the The Amazon Barclaycard earn?
The The Amazon Barclaycard earns 1% back in Amazon Rewards when shopping on Amazon (0.5% elsewhere in year 1, then 0.25%); 2% on Amazon Prime Day and selected events for Prime members.
Does the The Amazon Barclaycard charge foreign transaction fees?
Yes - the The Amazon Barclaycard charges a 2.99% foreign transaction fee.
Is there an interest-free period on the The Amazon Barclaycard?
Yes - up to 56 days interest-free when you pay your balance in full by the due date.
What is the interest rate on the The Amazon Barclaycard?
The The Amazon Barclaycard has a purchase APR of from 28.9%.
Does the The Amazon Barclaycard have a welcome offer?
Yes - £20 Amazon Gift Card on approval (promotional offers up to £40 apply periodically).
Is the The Amazon Barclaycard a credit, debit or prepaid card?
The The Amazon Barclaycard is a credit card issued by Barclaycard UK on the Visa network.
Does the The Amazon Barclaycard support Apple Pay and Google Pay?
The The Amazon Barclaycard works with Google Pay.
Where can I get the The Amazon Barclaycard?
The The Amazon Barclaycard is currently offered in United Kingdom.
How does DebitCue rate the The Amazon Barclaycard?
DebitCue rates the The Amazon Barclaycard 4.6 out of 5 (9.2/10), scored on the same factors as every card - fees, rewards, perks and ease of use.

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