American Express UK Preferred Rewards Gold
Representative APR
86.3% APR (variable)
Purchases
29.4% (variable) p.a.
Balance Transfers
29.4% (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 29.4% (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 86.3% APR (variable).
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Our Verdict
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.
Important: The information contained in this table summarises key product features and is not intended to replace any terms and conditions from the card issuer.
Product Features & Benefits
| Issuer | American Express UK |
|---|---|
| Network | American Express |
| Primary Category | Rewards |
| Loyalty Scheme | Points |
| Incentive on opening | Earn 20,000 Membership Rewards® points when you spend £3,000 in your first three months of Cardmembership. Offer available for a limited time. |
| Cashback/Rewards (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. Get x4 complimentary Priority Pass airport lounge visits at up to 1,300 lounges at major airports around the world with your Priority Pass membership. |
| Account Fee | £0 for your first year. Then £195 p.a. from year 2. |
| Purchases | 29.4% (variable) p.a. |
| Purchases Interest Free Period | 56 days |
| Balance Transfers | 29.4% (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 |
Fees & Charges
| Account Fee | £0 for your first year. Then £195 p.a. from year 2. |
|---|---|
| Late Payment | £ 12 |
| Returned Payment | £ 12 |
| Exceed Limit | £ 0 |
| Duplicate Statement | £ 2 |
| Replacement Card | £ 0 |
| Trace Fee | £ 0 |
| Cash Withdrawal Fee | 3% |
| Cash Withdrawal Minimum Charge | £ 3 |
| Foreign Usage EU | 2.99% |
| Foreign Usage World | 2.99% |
Application Requirements
| Availability | Available to new customers |
|---|---|
| Minimum Income | £ 0 |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Residency | Permanent resident in the UK. |
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