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Barclaycard Forward vs Barclaycard Rewards

Compare Barclaycard Forward and Barclaycard Rewards side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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Barclaycard Forward versus Barclaycard Rewards compared by attribute
Feature Barclaycard Forward Barclaycard Rewards
Card fee No fee No fee
Purchase APR (from) 33.9% 28.9%
Interest-free period 56 days 56 days
Foreign transaction fee 2.99% 0%
Rewards - 0.25% cashback on all eligible purchases, credited annually or on request
Installments - -
No card fee
No foreign transaction fee -
Welcome bonus -
Airport lounge access - -
Travel insurance - -
Apple Pay / Google Pay

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  • Choose the Barclaycard Forward if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
  • Choose the Barclaycard Rewards if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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