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Danske Bank Mastercard Basis vs Erste Bank Smartcard Visa

Compare Danske Bank Mastercard Basis and Erste Bank Smartcard Visa side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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Danske Bank Mastercard Basis versus Erste Bank Smartcard Visa compared by attribute
Feature Danske Bank Mastercard Basis Erste Bank Smartcard Visa
Card fee 250 DKK/yr (≈ $36) €22.44 EUR/yr (≈ $24)
Purchase APR (from) 15.2% 5.19%
Interest-free period - -
Foreign transaction fee 1.5% 1.5%
Rewards Cashback at 1,700+ participating stores, restaurants and webshops in Denmark via the Loyalty Key A/S programme. Cash payout once DKK 100 is accumulated. Specific cashback rate varies by merchant — no universal percentage published. 0.30% cashback at participating online shops where card is saved; maximum €8 per calendar year, credited in January
Installments 2–12 instalments for purchases over DKK 500 (available for cards issued before 4 October 2023 with prior instalment agreement; may require separate arrangement for newer cards). Split Now: divide purchases €50–€4,800 into up to 4 monthly instalments; first 3 per year free
No card fee - -
No foreign transaction fee - -
Welcome bonus - -
Airport lounge access - -
Travel insurance -
Apple Pay / Google Pay

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