Credit Cards For Travel

Credit Cards For Travel

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American Express UK

Preferred Rewards Gold

4.0

OUR RATING

Representative APR

86.8% APR (variable)

Purchases

29.7% (variable) p.a.

Balance Transfers

29.7% (variable) p.a. (3% fee)

Account Fees

£0 for your first year. Then £195 p.a. from year 2.

Representative Example: At an assumed credit limit of £1,200, with a purchase rate of 29.7% (variable) p.a., and a fee of £0 in year 1 and £195 per annum from year 2, most accepted customers get a rate of 86.8% APR (variable).

4.0

OUR RATING

Quick Look

The American Express UK Preferred Rewards Gold credit card offers extra points on travel related purchases (terms apply) and includes a welcome bonus. It carries a high annual fee of £195, waived for the first year. Cardholders also receive two £5 Deliveroo statement credits each month, providing additional value for dining and delivery.

Issuer American Express UK
Network American Express
Primary Category Rewards
Loyalty Scheme Points
Incentive on opening Earn 30,000 Membership Rewards® points when you spend £3,000 in your first three months of Cardmembership. Offer ends 27 May 2025.
Cashback rate (if applicable) Earn 1 Membership Reward point for every £1 you spend. 2X points on purchases made directly with airlines for every £1 spent. 3X points on American Express Travel for every £1 spent. Get a £5 Deliveroo statement credit - twice every month.
Account Fees £0 for your first year. Then £195 p.a. from year 2.
Purchases 29.7% (variable) p.a.
Purchases Interest Free Period 56 days
Balance Transfers 29.7% (variable) p.a. (3% fee)
Balance Transfer Fee (%) 3.00%
Cash Advances 37% (variable) p.a. (fees apply)
Minimum Credit Limit £ 700.00
Maximum Credit Limit Subject To Status

The information contained in this table summarises key product features and is not intended to replace any terms and conditions from the card issuer

American Express UK

The Platinum Card

4.0

OUR RATING

Representative APR

691.7% APR (variable)

Purchases

29.7% (variable) p.a.

Balance Transfers

29.7% (variable) p.a. (3% fee)

Account Fees

£650 p.a.

Representative Example: At an assumed credit limit of £1,200, with a purchase rate of 29.7% (variable) p.a., and a fee of £650 per annum, most accepted customers get a rate of 691.7% APR (variable).

4.0

OUR RATING

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The American Express UK Platinum Card is designed for high spenders, particularly frequent travellers. It carries a high annual fee of £650 but offers complimentary access to over 1,400 airport lounges worldwide in more than 140 countries, along with exclusive travel benefits. Members can also enjoy up to £400 in Global Dining Credit annually at select restaurants (enrolment required).

Issuer American Express UK
Network American Express
Primary Category Rewards
Loyalty Scheme Points
Incentive on opening Earn 50,000 Membership Rewards® points when you spend £6,000 in your first three months of Cardmembership. That’s enough for a trip to Europe or up to £250 worth of Gift Cards. New Cardmembers only. Terms apply, 18+, subject to status.
Cashback rate (if applicable) Earn 1 Membership Rewards point for every £1 spent. Earn 2X points on amextravel.co.uk for every £1 spent.
Account Fees £650 p.a.
Purchases 29.7% (variable) p.a.
Purchases Interest Free Period 56 days
Balance Transfers 29.7% (variable) p.a. (3% fee)
Balance Transfer Fee (%) 3.00%
Cash Advances 37% (variable) p.a. (fees apply)
Minimum Credit Limit £ 700.00
Maximum Credit Limit Subject To Status

The information contained in this table summarises key product features and is not intended to replace any terms and conditions from the card issuer

American Express UK

British Airways Credit Card

4.5

OUR RATING

Representative APR

29.7% APR (variable)

Purchases

29.7% (variable) p.a.

Balance Transfers

29.7% (variable) p.a. (3% fee)

Account Fees

£0

Representative Example: At an assumed credit limit of £1,200, with a purchase rate of 29.7% (variable) p.a., most accepted customers get a rate of 29.7% APR (variable).

4.5

OUR RATING

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The American Express UK British Airways credit card offers £0 annual fees and a welcome bonus for new cardmembers. It features an Avios rewards program and includes a referral scheme where you can earn 4,000 Avios points for each successful referral.

Issuer American Express UK
Network American Express
Primary Category Rewards
Loyalty Scheme Avios
Incentive on opening Earn 5,000 avios points when you spend £2K within 3 months of account opening.
Cashback rate (if applicable) Earn 1 Avios for every £1 spent. Get a Companion Voucher when you spend £12,000 each membership year on the Card or, if travelling solo, a 50% discount on the Avios price you pay for your flight.
Account Fees £0
Purchases 29.7% (variable) p.a.
Purchases Interest Free Period 56 days
Balance Transfers 29.7% (variable) p.a. (3% fee)
Balance Transfer Fee (%) 0.00%
Cash Advances 37% (variable) p.a. (fees apply)
Minimum Credit Limit £ 700.00
Maximum Credit Limit Subject To Status

The information contained in this table summarises key product features and is not intended to replace any terms and conditions from the card issuer

American Express UK

British Airways Premium Plus

4.1

OUR RATING

Representative APR

137.1% APR (variable)

Purchases

29.7% (variable) p.a.

Balance Transfers

29.7% (variable) p.a. (3% fee)

Account Fees

£300 p.a.

Representative Example: At an assumed credit limit of £1,200, with a purchase rate of 29.7% (variable) p.a., and a fee of £300 per annum, most accepted customers get a rate of 137.1% APR (variable).

4.1

OUR RATING

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The American Express UK British Airways Premium Plus credit card is designed for high spenders and frequent travellers. It carries a high annual fee but offers a tailored Avios rewards program for frequent flyers. Cardholders can also earn 9,000 Avios points for each successful friend referral.

Issuer American Express UK
Network American Express
Primary Category Rewards
Loyalty Scheme Avios
Incentive on opening 30,000 bonus Avios when you spend £6,000 in your first three months of Cardmembership. Plus, a Companion Voucher in any cabin, including business & first class when you spend £15,000 in a membership year.
Cashback rate (if applicable) Collect 1.5 Avios for every £1 spend on Purchases. Earn 3 Avios for every £1 spent with British Airways and BA Holidays
Account Fees £300 p.a.
Purchases 29.7% (variable) p.a.
Purchases Interest Free Period 56 days
Balance Transfers 29.7% (variable) p.a. (3% fee)
Balance Transfer Fee (%) 0.00%
Cash Advances 37% (variable) p.a. (fees apply)
Minimum Credit Limit £ 700.00
Maximum Credit Limit Subject To Status

The information contained in this table summarises key product features and is not intended to replace any terms and conditions from the card issuer

American Express UK

Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card

4.1

OUR RATING

Representative APR

53.3% APR (variable)

Purchases

29.7% (variable) p.a.

Balance Transfers

29.7% (variable) p.a. (3% fee)

Account Fees

£95 p.a.

Representative Example: At an assumed credit limit of £1,200, with a purchase rate of 29.7% (variable) p.a., and a fee of £95 per annum, most accepted customers get a rate of 53.3% APR (variable).

4.1

OUR RATING

Quick Look

The American Express UK Marriott Bonvoy credit card is designed for frequent travellers who stay at hotels within the Marriott Bonvoy Programme. It offers additional perks for customers who typically spend between £10,000 and £15,000 annually, making it a valuable option for loyal Marriott guests.

Issuer American Express UK
Network American Express
Primary Category Rewards
Loyalty Scheme Points
Incentive on opening Earn 20,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy® points when you spend £3,000 in the first three months of card membership. Receive 15 Elite Night Credits toward the next Marriott Bonvoy Elite status upon card approval (new cardmembers) and each calendar year thereafter.
Cashback rate (if applicable) Earn 2 points for every £1 spent. Earn 6 points for every £1 spent on eligible Marriott properties. Upgrade to Gold Elite when you spend £15,000 in purchases on your Card each year. Receive one free night after you spend £25,000 in an anniversary year. Book direct with Marriott for a 2 night minimum stay at The Ritz-Carlton® or St. Regis® and get up to $100 in credit for qualifying charges.
Account Fees £95 p.a.
Purchases 29.7% (variable) p.a.
Purchases Interest Free Period 56 days
Balance Transfers 29.7% (variable) p.a. (3% fee)
Balance Transfer Fee (%) 0.00%
Cash Advances 37% (variable) p.a. (fees apply)
Minimum Credit Limit £ 700.00
Maximum Credit Limit Subject To Status

The information contained in this table summarises key product features and is not intended to replace any terms and conditions from the card issuer

American Express UK

Vitality Credit Card

3.7

OUR RATING

Representative APR

42.9% APR (variable)

Purchases

29.7% (variable) p.a.

Balance Transfers

29.7% (variable) p.a. (3% fee)

Account Fees

£0

Representative Example: At an assumed credit limit of £1,200, with a purchase rate of 29.7% (variable) p.a., most accepted customers get a rate of 42.9% APR (variable).

3.7

OUR RATING

Quick Look

The American Express UK Vitality credit card is a no annual fee card featuring a cashback scheme tied to Vitality health and life insurance plans. As of 15th April 2025, cardholders can earn up to 2% cashback on credit card spending when they purchase a qualifying Vitality plan and engage in specific healthy activities. Cashback boosts are available for those with two qualifying plans, elevating them to Vitality Pink status. This offer is exclusive to the Vitality American Express® credit card.

Issuer American Express UK
Network American Express
Primary Category Cashback
Loyalty Scheme Cashback
Incentive on opening If you spend £2,000 in your first three months of Cardmembership, you will get £100 cashback.
Cashback rate (if applicable) Spend £0 to £10,000 and get 0.5% on purchases in the proceeding 12 months. Spend over £10,000 and get 1% cashback on purchases in the proceeding 12 months. If you become Vitality Pink by purchasing health and life insurance plans, you will benefit from a Vitality healthy cashback booster to up to 2%. So you could earn up to 3% cashback on the Card.
Account Fees £0
Purchases 29.7% (variable) p.a.
Purchases Interest Free Period 56 days
Balance Transfers 29.7% (variable) p.a. (3% fee)
Balance Transfer Fee (%) 3.00%
Cash Advances 37.7% (variable) p.a. (fees apply)
Minimum Credit Limit £ 700.00
Maximum Credit Limit Subject To Status

The information contained in this table summarises key product features and is not intended to replace any terms and conditions from the card issuer

Barclaycard

Avios Mastercard

4.5

OUR RATING

Representative APR

29.9% APR (variable)

Purchases

29.90% (variable) p.a.

Balance Transfers

29.90% (variable) p.a.

Account Fees

£0

Representative Example: At an assumed credit limit of £1,200, with a purchase rate of 29.90% (variable) p.a., most accepted customers get a rate of 29.9% APR (variable).

4.5

OUR RATING

Quick Look

The Barclaycard Avios Mastercard is an annual fee free option for earning Avios points. New cardholders can earn 5,000 Avios when they spend £1,000 within the first three months. Cardholders earn 1 Avios point per £1 spent, and if you spend £20,000 or more annually, you become eligible for a British Airways cabin upgrade voucher or 7,000 bonus Avios points.

Issuer Barclaycard
Network Mastercard
Primary Category Rewards
Loyalty Scheme Avios
Incentive on opening You could collect 5,000 Avios if you spend £1,000 in your first three months. Spend £20,000 on your card within 12 months and choose between a British Airways cabin upgrade voucher to use on an Avios Reward Flight booking, or 7,000 bonus Avios.
Cashback rate (if applicable) Earn 1 Avios for every £1 you spend. Spend £20,000 or more within 12 months and receive a British Airways cabin upgrade voucher to use on an Avios Reward Flight booking, or 7000 bonus Avios.
Account Fees £0
Purchases 29.90% (variable) p.a.
Purchases Interest Free Period 56 days
Balance Transfers 29.90% (variable) p.a.
Balance Transfer Fee (%) 0.00%
Cash Advances 29.90% (variable) p.a. (fees apply)
Minimum Credit Limit £ 50.00
Maximum Credit Limit Subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history

The information contained in this table summarises key product features and is not intended to replace any terms and conditions from the card issuer

Barclaycard

Avios Plus Mastercard

3.9

OUR RATING

Representative APR

80.1% APR (variable)

Purchases

29.90% (variable) p.a.

Balance Transfers

29.90% (variable) p.a.

Account Fees

£20 per month

Representative Example: At an assumed credit limit of £1,200, with a purchase rate of 29.90% (variable) p.a., and a fee of £20 per month, most accepted customers get a rate of 80.1% APR (variable).

3.9

OUR RATING

Quick Look

The Barclaycard Avios Plus Mastercard carries an annual fee of £240. It features a straightforward Avios rewards program suited for everyday purchases and offers a competitive welcome bonus. This card is ideal for frequent travellers seeking enhanced rewards.

Issuer Barclaycard
Network Mastercard
Primary Category Rewards
Loyalty Scheme Avios
Incentive on opening Earn 25,000 Avios when £3,000 is spent on the card over the first 3 months of opening. Access over 1,000 airport lounges worldwide at a discounted rate of £18.50 per lounge pass, per person.
Cashback rate (if applicable) Earn 1.5 Avios for every £1 you spend. Spend £10,000 or more during the year and receive a British Airways cabin upgrade voucher to use on an Avios Reward Flight booking, or 7000 bonus Avios.
Account Fees £20 per month
Purchases 29.90% (variable) p.a.
Purchases Interest Free Period 56 days
Balance Transfers 29.90% (variable) p.a.
Balance Transfer Fee (%) 0.00%
Cash Advances 29.90% (variable) p.a. (fees apply)
Minimum Credit Limit £ 50.00
Maximum Credit Limit Subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history

The information contained in this table summarises key product features and is not intended to replace any terms and conditions from the card issuer

Barclaycard

Rewards Credit Card

3.4

OUR RATING

Representative APR

28.9% APR (variable)

Purchases

28.90% (variable) p.a.

Balance Transfers

28.90% (variable) p.a. (fee is stipulated in the offer)

Account Fees

£0

Representative Example: At an assumed credit limit of £1,200, with a purchase rate of 28.90% (variable) p.a., most accepted customers get a rate of 28.9% APR (variable).

3.4

OUR RATING

Quick Look

The Barclaycard Rewards credit card comes with no annual fees and no foreign transaction fees, making it a suitable option for travellers seeking cashback on everyday spending without extra costs abroad.

Issuer Barclaycard
Network Visa
Primary Category Cashback
Loyalty Scheme Cashback
Incentive on opening Get 0.25% cashback on all your everyday spending, plus no transaction fees when you’re abroad. If you apply by August 30th 2025, you'll get an extra 0.25% cashback on eligible purchases until 30 November, 2025.
Cashback rate (if applicable) 0.25% after £1 of yearly spend. Cashback paid into card account annually or on request.
Account Fees £0
Purchases 28.90% (variable) p.a.
Purchases Interest Free Period 56 days
Balance Transfers 28.90% (variable) p.a. (fee is stipulated in the offer)
Balance Transfer Fee (%) 0.00%
Cash Advances 28.90% (variable) p.a. (fees apply)
Minimum Credit Limit £ 50.00
Maximum Credit Limit Subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history

The information contained in this table summarises key product features and is not intended to replace any terms and conditions from the card issuer

Coutts & Co

Silk Credit Card

3.8

OUR RATING

Representative APR

19.99% (variable) p.a.

Purchases

19.99% (variable) p.a.

Balance Transfers

Not Available

Account Fees

£0

Representative Example: At an assumed credit limit of £1,200, with a purchase rate of 19.99% (variable) p.a., most accepted customers get a rate of 19.99% APR (variable).

3.8

OUR RATING

Quick Look

The Coutts & Co Silk credit card is available exclusively to Coutts clients. It offers a range of exclusive travel benefits, catering to those seeking premium credit card features alongside a prestigious banking relationship.

Issuer Coutts & Co
Network Mastercard
Primary Category Purchases
Loyalty Scheme THANK YOU FROM COUTTS is the exclusive reward programme which thanks clients for their loyalty.
Incentive on opening LoungeKey™ is an airport lounge access programme which provides Silk cardholders with access to over 1100 VIP lounges in over 300 major airports worldwide, when showing your Silk Card. A flat rate of £24 per visit will apply.
Cashback rate (if applicable) No cashback scheme
Account Fees £0
Purchases 19.99% (variable) p.a.
Purchases Interest Free Period 46 days
Balance Transfers Not Available
Balance Transfer Fee (%) 0.00%
Cash Advances 19.99% (variable) p.a. (fees apply)
Minimum Credit Limit £ 0.00
Maximum Credit Limit Subject To Status

The information contained in this table summarises key product features and is not intended to replace any terms and conditions from the card issuer

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