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MBNA Retail Rewards American Express® Credit Card

MBNA Retail Rewards American Express Credit Card

4.5

out of 5

- A long term card purchase rate of 0% p.a for 12 months on every card purchase
- A card purchase rate of 0% p.a for 6 months
- Access to a fantastic rewards programme
- Earn 1 point for every £1 you spend
- Representative 16.9% APR (variable)



Intro APR: 0%*
Intro Period: 12 months
Representative APR: 16.90% (variable) *
Annual Fee: £0.00*
Issuer: MBNA Europe
Card Network: American Express®
Card Category: Consumer (Regular)
Card Type: - Co-Branded Credit Card
- Low Interest Card
- Reward Card
Credit Needed: Good*

If you live in the United Kingdom, have a fair credit history, and are looking for a credit card that provides significant savings in combination with practical features, then you might want to look into the MBNA Retail Rewards American Express Credit Card. With this card, you can get an interest rate as low as 0% for 12 months on all purchases of £100 or more. If you are a light spender, you don't have to worry because you can also enjoy the same low rate for purchases under £100 for six months.

While the typical, yet variable standard rate is fair keep in mind that there are a few separate rates for each of the different balances that your card could carry. Of course, this card has no annual fee which can be quite helpful if you are the kind of person who appreciates the convenience of having a card on hand for emergencies.

Whether you use your credit card for everyday shopping or for particular purchases, this card can net you an equal amount of rewards points for every £1 spent. You can then use those points towards anything from DVDs to retail apparel vouchers or any of the other 30,000 available products once you achieve your first 1,000 rewards points.

This card also has many other convenient benefits. First of all, you can opt for paperless statements. This is not only good for your time and energy, but it can also be quite beneficial to the environment, obviously. You can save yourself some time and save the planet! If saving money sounds good to you, then you will also appreciate that you can enjoy special savings and discount offers on different shopping, dining, and travel products or services that are available through the American Express Selects program.

Reward Types: - Other Rewards Cards
- Universal Reward Cards
Reward Unit: Point
Reward for $1 spent: 1.00
Rewards: - 1 MBNA Reward point for every £1 you spend on card purchases

Redeem against over 30,000 products from DVDs to shopping vouchers with items starting at just 1,000 points.
Enjoy special savings and offers on shopping, dining and travel with the American Express Selects programme.
From everyday purchases to dining, shopping and travel, your MBNA American Express Credit Card is welcomed just about anywhere you go.
Other Benefits: - Various Internet relates services
- Exclusive Cardmember and VIP travel services
- Purchase Protection
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Lost Luggage Insurance
- Zero liability for unauthorized card use
- Free 24 hour worldwide Customer Helpline
Comments: Acceptance Criteria: You are currently employed, over 23 years of age, a homeowner, have an income of over £20,000, do not have any recent credit defaults (CCJ's, current arrears or missed payments) on credit, and are a resident in the UK and can prove residential addresses for the past two years
Online Account Access: Yes
Introductory APR: 0%*
Applied Towards: Purchases, Balance Transfer
Introductory Period: 12 months*
Representative APR: 16.90% (variable)*
Annual Fee: £0.00*
Grace Period: 50 days*
Min Finance Charge: 1.00%
Max Credit Line: £50,000
Late Payment Fee: £12.00*
Over Limit Fee: £12.00
Balance Transfer: Yes
Transfer Fee (%): 3.00%
Minimum Fee: £3.00
APR Cash Advances: 27.90%
Cash Advance Fee: 3.00%
Minimum Fee: £3.00
Additional Fees Foreign currency transaction: 2.75% commission fee (ofwhich American Express retain 1%)
 


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† Information concerning the MBNA Retail Rewards American Express Credit Card is confirmed to be accurate at the time of publication (Aug 22, 2011). We strive to keep this information updated but cannot guarantee its accuracy. Readers are strongly advised to go through appropriate terms and conditions attached to a product before submitting the application.




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