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Barclaycard UK Credit card
Barclaycard Avios
Miles
MASTERCARD
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Card review

Barclaycard Avios

4.6 4.6 out of 5 9.2/10 DebitCue Score Verified

Earn Avios on everyday spending with no annual fee.

Fee
No fee
Purchase APR
from 29.9%
Interest-free
56 days
Foreign fee
2.99%
Rewards
1 Avios per £1 spent on eligible purchases; upgrade voucher after £20,000 annual spend
Welcome offer
5,000 Avios when you spend £1,000 in the first 3 months

Our verdict

What stands out, and where it falls short.

What we like

  • 1 Avios per £1 spent on eligible purchases; upgrade…
  • Welcome bonus
  • No card fee
  • 56-day interest-free period
  • Travel insurance included

Worth weighing

  • 2.99% foreign transaction fee
  • High interest if you carry a balance

Who It Is For

Whether the Barclaycard Avios fits how you actually spend.

Pick it if you are

  • Anyone who wants a low-cost everyday card
  • Frequent travelers
  • 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 29.9%
Interest-free period
56 days
Foreign transaction fee
2.99%
Foreign exchange fee
2.99% on non-sterling transactions

Rewards and features

Rewards
1 Avios per £1 spent on eligible purchases; upgrade voucher after £20,000 annual spend
Welcome offer
5,000 Avios when you spend £1,000 in the first 3 months
Pay with
Apple Pay, Google Pay, Contactless
Upgrade voucher alternative
7,000 Avios may be taken instead of the upgrade voucher
Google Pay added
October 2025

Benefits and perks

Extras that come bundled with the card.

  • Upgrade voucher
    Avios cabin upgrade voucher after £20,000 spend in a card year; valid 2 years

Eligibility

What you need before you apply.

Reapplication rule
Cannot have held any Barclaycard in the previous 6 months; cannot have held an Avios card or received bonus in previous 24 months
Compatibility
Eligible even if you hold a BA American Express card

Barclaycard Avios: your questions answered

Does the Barclaycard Avios have a card fee?
No - the Barclaycard Avios has no card fee.
What rewards does the Barclaycard Avios earn?
The Barclaycard Avios earns 1 Avios per £1 spent on eligible purchases; upgrade voucher after £20,000 annual spend.
Does the Barclaycard Avios charge foreign transaction fees?
Yes - the Barclaycard Avios charges a 2.99% foreign transaction fee.
Is there an interest-free period on the Barclaycard Avios?
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 Barclaycard Avios?
The Barclaycard Avios has a purchase APR of from 29.9%.
Does the Barclaycard Avios have a welcome offer?
Yes - 5,000 Avios when you spend £1,000 in the first 3 months.
Is the Barclaycard Avios a credit, debit or prepaid card?
The Barclaycard Avios is a credit card issued by Barclaycard UK on the Mastercard network.
Does the Barclaycard Avios support Apple Pay and Google Pay?
Yes - the Barclaycard Avios works with both Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Where can I get the Barclaycard Avios?
The Barclaycard Avios is currently offered in United Kingdom.
How does DebitCue rate the Barclaycard Avios?
DebitCue rates the Barclaycard Avios 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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