American Express Credit Card

An American Express credit card is a credit card issued by American Express or by another financial institution using the American Express global payments network. American Express is a diversified worldwide travel and financial services company which was founded in 1850 and is listed on the New York stock exchange. American Express first started doing business in the UK 125 years ago.

American Express credit cards are available in the UK with a range of different features, some offer introductory rates on balance transfers, some introductory rates on purchases and others offer rewards or airline miles. Here are our featured American Express credit cards :-

Credit CardBalance TransfersPurchasesRepresentative
APR (Variable)
Rewards
American Express PlatinumAmerican Express Platinum
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American Express Services Europe Limited. Belgrave House, 76 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9AX
N/A
N/A18.5%
APR
Up to 2.5% Cashback
Representative Example: 18.5% APR representative (variable). Based on £25 annual fee, assumed borrowing of £1, 200, rate of interest 14. 0% per annum (variable)
Who Can Apply: UK resident, Age 18+, Bank/building scociety account, Household income £30,000+
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Virgin AtlanticVirgin Atlantic
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Virgin Money, Discovery House, Whiting Road, Norwich, NR4 6EJ
0% for 6 months
(2% fee)
N/A17.9%
APR
Flying Club Miles, 3000 bonus miles
Representative Example: 17.9% p.a. (variable) on card purchases. This is equivalent to 17.9% APR representative (variable) based on a credit limit of £1,200
Who Can Apply: UK resident, Age 18+, Have bank/building scociety account, Good credit rating
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British AirwaysBritish Airways
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American Express Services Europe Limited, Belgrave House, 76 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9AX
N/A
N/A19.9%
APR
Avios, 9,000 bonus miles
Representative Example: 19.9% APR representative (variable). Based on a credit limit of £1,200* and a purchase rate of 19.9% p.a. (variable). *Your credit limit may vary depending upon your circumstances
Who Can Apply: UK resident, Age 18+, Bank/building scociety account, Household income £30,000+
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British Airways PremiumBritish Airways Premium
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American Express Services Europe Limited, Belgrave House, 76 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9AX
N/A
N/A50.1%
APR
Avios, 18,000 bonus miles
Representative Example: Representative 50.1% APR variable. Based on £150 annual fee, assumed borrowing of £1200, rate of interest (variable) annual 19.9% / 1.53% per month
Who Can Apply: UK resident, Age 18+, Bank/building scociety account, Household income £30,000+
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Virgin Atlantic BlackVirgin Atlantic Black
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Virgin Money, Discovery House, Whiting Road, Norwich, NR4 6EJ
0% for 6 months
(2% fee)
N/A47.2%
APR
Flying Club Miles, 6000 bonus miles
Representative Example: 18.9% p.a. (variable) on card purchases. This is equivalent to 47.2% APR representative (variable) based on a credit limit of £1,200. Annual fee of £140 is payable.
Who Can Apply: UK residents, Age 18+, Have bank/building scociety account, Good credit rating
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Starwood GuestStarwood Guest
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American Express Services Europe Limited. Belgrave House, 76 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9AX
N/A
N/A34.5%
APR
Starpoints
Representative Example: Representative 34.5% APR variable. Based on £75 annual fee, assumed borrowing of £1200, rate of interest (variable) annual 19.9% / 1.53% per month
Who Can Apply: UK resident, Age 18+, Bank/building scociety account, Household income £30,000+
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Latest American Express Credit Card News


New Virgin All Round Credit Card

24th October 2011

Virgin Money have introduced a new credit card the Virgin All Round credit card. The new Virgin All Round card offers 0% on balance transfers for 16 months for transfers made within the first 60 days, with a lower than average 1.99% handling fee and a representative 15.8% APR variable. The Virgin credit card is a MasterCard which is available for online applications. Read More

Post Office Credit Card Deals Change

23rd May 2011

The Post Office have changed the introductory deals available on Post Office credit card which now comes with an introductory offer on balance transfers of 0% for 14 months on balance transfers, with a 2.98% handling fee, and a representative 16.9% APR variable. The Post Office credit card is a MasterCard which is available for online applications. Read More

NatWest Platinum Offer Changes

16th May 2011

NatWest have increased the introductory offers available on the NatWest Platinum credit card which now offers 0% on balance transfers for 18 months, with a lower 2.8% handling fee (minimum £5), and a lower interest rate of a representative 16.6% APR variable. The NatWest credit card is a MasterCard which is available for online applications. Read More

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