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MBNA Credit Cards Review

MBNA specialises in credit cards, so they offer a broad range of cards to suit all needs. Whether you're looking to transfer a balance across with a low rate, accumulate reward points, or benefit from the perks of a platinum credit card, MBNA have some great cards that are worth considering.

MBNA credit cards offer a wide range of features, such as:
  • 0% interest introductory periods on balance transfers and purchases
  • Loyalty rewards schemes
  • No annual fee
  • Protection from Internet Fraud

Advice

You are also able to download cash from this card to your current account. This is classed as a 'Balance Transfer' and subject to a 2.9% fee. Once this is paid however you have up to 13 months at 0% APR to pay the amount back before you incur interest!!!

Introductory Offer
Balance Transfer Rate: 0% p.a. for 13 months
Balance Transfer Fee: 2.9%
Purchase Rate: 0% p.a. for 3 months
Typical APR
Purchases: 17.9% p.a.
Balance Transfers: 17.9% p.a.
Cash Advance: 24.9% p.a.
Standard Features
Credit Limit: £50,000
Interest Free Days: 50 days
On-Line Banking: Yes
Approval Criteria
  • You are currently employed
  • You are over 23 years of age
  • You are a homeowner
  • You have an income of over £20,000
  • You do not have any recent credit defaults (CCJ's, current arrears or missed payments) on credit cards / loans / mortgages
  • You are a resident in the UK and can prove residential addresses for the past two years
  • You have not applied for an MBNA or Virgin Credit Card within the last 6 months
Introductory Offer
Balance Transfer Rate: 0% p.a. for 13 months
Balance Transfer Fee: 2.9%
Purchase Rate: 0% p.a. for 3 months
Typical APR
Purchases: 15.9% p.a.
Balance Transfers: 15.9% p.a.
Cash Advance: 24.9% p.a.
Standard Features
Credit Limit: £50,000
Interest Free Days: 56 days
On-Line Banking: Yes
Approval Criteria
  • You are currently employed
  • You are over 21 years of age
  • You are a homeowner
  • You have an income of over £20,000
  • You do not have any recent credit defaults (CCJ's, current arrears or missed payments) on credit cards / loans / mortgages
  • You are a resident in the UK and can prove residential addresses for the past two years
  • You have not applied for an MBNA or Virgin Credit Card within the last 6 months

Credit Card Benefits

  • Get 2000 free points if you use your card within 3 months![br]
  • Redeem your points for an endless choice of flights, hotels, package holidays, city breaks and car hire.[br]You can pay part points and part cash!

Advice

Yearly membership fee of just £29. It is possible to have multiple cards on this account. You also get double cash back on fuel purchases (1%)!

Introductory Offer
Balance Transfer Rate: 0% p.a. for 9 months
Balance Transfer Fee: 3%
Purchase Rate: 0% p.a. for 3 months
Typical APR
Purchases: 17.9% p.a.
Balance Transfers: 17.9% p.a.
Cash Advance: 20.9% p.a.
Annual Fee: £29
Standard Features
Credit Limit: Subject to Status
Interest Free Days: 57 days
On-Line Banking: Yes
Cashback
Standard Cashback Rate: 0.5%
Approval Criteria
  • Your Company has a current UK Bank account
  • Your company has a Good Credit History
  • You are a permanent resident/citizen of the UK
  • Your company has been active for over 2 years

Credit Card Benefits

  • Annual Fee: £29

Credit Card Cashback

  • Get 0.5% Cash Back on all Purchases & 1% on Fuel

Advice

Get a free 20,000 BMI destinations miles with your first card purchases - enough for a return BMI flight to Milan, Venice, Madrid, Amsterdam, Nice or many more European destinations

Introductory Offer
Balance Transfer Rate: 0% p.a. for 12 months
Balance Transfer Fee: 3%
Purchase Rate: 0% p.a. for 3 months
Typical APR
Purchases: 17.9% p.a.
Balance Transfers: 17.9% p.a.
Cash Advance: 20.9% p.a.
Annual Fee: £69
Standard Features
Credit Limit: Subject to Status
Interest Free Days: 57 days
On-Line Banking: Yes
Approval Criteria
  • Your Company has a current UK Bank account
  • Your company has a Good Credit History
  • You are a permanent resident/citizen of the UK
  • Your company has been active for over 2 years

Credit Card Benefits

  • Get 20,000 Free BMI Air Miles with your first purchase

Credit Card Rewards

  • 1 BMI Air Mile for every £1 spent. Get a free 20,000 BMI destinations miles with your first card purchases - enough for a return BMI flight to Milan, Venice, Madrid, Amsterdam, Nice or many more European destinations

Advice

You are also able to download cash from this card to your current account. This is classed as a 'Balance Transfer' and subject to a 3% fee. Once this is paid however you have up to 12 months at 0% APR to pay the amount back before you incur interest!!!

Introductory Offer
Balance Transfer Rate: 0% p.a. for 12 months
Balance Transfer Fee: 3%
Purchase Rate: 0% p.a. for 3 months
Typical APR
Purchases: 15.9% p.a.
Balance Transfers: 15.9% p.a.
Cash Advance: 20.9% p.a.
Annual Fee: £0
Standard Features
Credit Limit: Subject to Status
Interest Free Days: 57 days
On-Line Banking: Yes
Approval Criteria
  • Your Company has a current UK Bank account
  • Your company has a Good Credit History
  • You are a permanent resident/citizen of the UK
  • Your company has been active for over 2 years

Credit Card Rewards

  • Receive Discounts at selected stores

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