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HSBC Classic Credit Card vs Monzo Extra

Compare HSBC Classic Credit Card and Monzo Extra side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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HSBC Classic Credit Card versus Monzo Extra compared by attribute
Feature HSBC Classic Credit Card Monzo Extra
Card fee No fee £3 GBP/mo (≈ $4)
Purchase APR (from) 29.9% -
Interest-free period - -
Foreign transaction fee 2.99% 0%
Rewards - All free-tier retailer cashback offers plus 5% AER on the Saving Challenge pot. Virtual cards for organised spending. Auto-export of transactions to Google Sheets.
Installments - -
No card fee -
No foreign transaction fee -
Welcome bonus - -
Airport lounge access - -
Travel insurance - -
Apple Pay / Google Pay

Which is right for you

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  • Choose the HSBC Classic Credit Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
  • Choose the Monzo Extra if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
  • Still unsure? Read each full review below, then apply on the issuer's secure site.

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