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MBNA Ltd Credit Card vs Starling Personal Account Debit Card

Compare MBNA Ltd Credit Card and Starling Personal Account Debit Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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MBNA Ltd Credit Card versus Starling Personal Account Debit Card compared by attribute
Feature MBNA Ltd Credit Card Starling Personal Account Debit Card
Card fee No fee No fee
Purchase APR (from) 12.9% -
Interest-free period - -
Foreign transaction fee 2.95% 0%
Rewards 0.25% cashback on all purchases for the first 36 months (introductory period); after 36 months the flat-rate cashback ends. Additional retailer-specific cashback of up to 15% available via MBNA Smart Rewards opt-in offers. No cashback or points programme. No interest currently paid on current account balance (removed February 2025). The Tail app integration provides selective merchant cashback but is a third-party add-on, not a native Starling reward.
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 MBNA Ltd Credit Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
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