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Nordea Credit card
Nordea Black
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Nordea Black

4.7 4.7 out of 5 9.4/10 DebitCue Score Verified

Invitation-only Private Banking Mastercard with unlimited lounge access and concierge service

Fee
No fee
No monthly or annual card fee for Private Banking customers. Account management fee of โ‚ฌ4.50/month applies when credit balance is not paid in full.
Purchase APR
Not published
Interest-free
30 days
Foreign fee
2.5%
Rewards
0.5% cashback on all credit purchases (from September 1, 2025); 0.7% on foreign currency purchases outside the euro area; 1.0% at restaurants, cafรฉs, concerts, festivals, sporting events, museums and amusement parks. Annual cap โ‚ฌ150 per card per calendar year.

Our verdict

What stands out, and where it falls short.

What we like

  • 0.5% cashback on all credit purchases (from September 1,โ€ฆ
  • No card fee
  • Airport lounge access
  • Travel insurance included
  • Pay in installments

Worth weighing

  • 2.5% foreign transaction fee

Who It Is For

Whether the Nordea Black fits how you actually spend.

Pick it if you are

  • Anyone who wants a low-cost everyday card
  • Frequent travelers
  • People who want rewards on their spending
  • Travelers who value airport lounges

Skip it if you are

  • Frequent international travelers

Rates and fees

As of

All amounts shown in EUR.

Card fee
No fee
Purchase APR
Not published
Interest-free period
30 days
Foreign transaction fee
2.5%
Card fee
โ‚ฌ0 (Private Banking customers)
Account management fee
โ‚ฌ4.50/month when credit balance unpaid at due date
Foreign currency conversion fee
2.50%

Rewards and features

Rewards
0.5% cashback on all credit purchases (from September 1, 2025); 0.7% on foreign currency purchases outside the euro area; 1.0% at restaurants, cafรฉs, concerts, festivals, sporting events, museums and amusement parks. Annual cap โ‚ฌ150 per card per calendar year.
Installments
Flexible instalment percentage; two instalment-free months per year.
Pay with
Apple Pay, Google Pay, Contactless
Credit limit
โ‚ฌ5,000โ€“โ‚ฌ50,000
Lounge access
Unlimited Priority Pass visits worldwide

Benefits and perks

Extras that come bundled with the card.

  • Unlimited Priority Pass Lounge Access
    Unlimited visits to 1,500+ Priority Pass lounges worldwide
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance
    Continuous coverage up to 90 days per trip; covers cardholder and family members
  • 24-Hour Personal Concierge
    Free concierge service for travel bookings, event planning and reservations (0800 774186 in Finland)
  • Product Safety Insurance
    Covers purchases โ‚ฌ100+ in Nordic countries
  • Extended Warranty
    Up to 2 extra years on appliances purchased with the card

Eligibility

What you need before you apply.

Availability
Invitation only; requires Nordea Private Banking customer status

Nordea Black: your questions answered

Does the Nordea Black have a card fee?
No - the Nordea Black has no card fee.
What rewards does the Nordea Black earn?
The Nordea Black earns 0.5% cashback on all credit purchases (from September 1, 2025); 0.7% on foreign currency purchases outside the euro area; 1.0% at restaurants, cafรฉs, concerts, festivals, sporting events, museums and amusement parks. Annual cap โ‚ฌ150 per card per calendar year..
Does the Nordea Black charge foreign transaction fees?
Yes - the Nordea Black charges a 2.5% foreign transaction fee.
Is there an interest-free period on the Nordea Black?
Yes - up to 30 days interest-free when you pay your balance in full by the due date.
Can I pay in installments with the Nordea Black?
Yes - Flexible instalment percentage; two instalment-free months per year..
Is the Nordea Black a credit, debit or prepaid card?
The Nordea Black is a credit card issued by Nordea on the Mastercard network.
Does the Nordea Black support Apple Pay and Google Pay?
Yes - the Nordea Black works with both Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Where can I get the Nordea Black?
The Nordea Black is currently offered in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia and 22 more.
How does DebitCue rate the Nordea Black?
DebitCue rates the Nordea Black 4.7 out of 5 (9.4/10), scored on the same factors as every card - fees, rewards, perks and ease of use.
How do I apply for the Nordea Black?
Use the Apply now button to continue on Nordea's secure site. Comparing and applying through DebitCue is free.

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