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HSBC Rewards Credit Card vs Virgin Money Travel Credit Card

Compare HSBC Rewards Credit Card and Virgin Money Travel Credit Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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HSBC Rewards Credit Card versus Virgin Money Travel Credit Card compared by attribute
Feature HSBC Rewards Credit Card Virgin Money Travel Credit Card
Card fee No fee No fee
Purchase APR (from) 26.9% 24.9%
Interest-free period - 50 days
Foreign transaction fee 2.99% 0%
Rewards Earn 1 HSBC point per £5 spent (0.2 pts/£1) on everyday purchases, plus up to 10 points per £1 at selected retailers via Mastercard Pay with Rewards. 2,500 anniversary bonus points each year (up to 5 years) when annual spend exceeds £10,000. Points worth approximately 0.2–0.33p each for vouchers or up to ~1p when transferred to airline partners. 1% cashback for first 90 days, then 0.25% (max £15/month). Additional retailer cashback via the Virgin Money Credit Card app.
Installments - -
No card fee
No foreign transaction fee -
Welcome bonus -
Airport lounge access - -
Travel insurance - -
Apple Pay / Google Pay

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