Card Typical APR
(Variable)
Price for Risk Price for Risk Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme  
MBNA Platinum Rewards Card MBNA Platinum Rewards Card 15.9% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "A good alternative to a cashback card because reward points can be used at a wide range of high street retailers including John Lewis, Boots and Debenhams. Earn 1 point for every £1.00 spent on the card. There is a 13-month 0% offer on balance transfers, but don’t use the card for this purpose if you’ll spend on it as well: purchases are only interest-free for 3 months – you’ll be charged 15.9% thereafter"
bmi American Express Credit Card from MBNA bmi American Express Credit Card from MBNA 15.9% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "Competitive reward card that’s worth considering if you are a frequent flyer. Earn 1.5 destination miles for every £1.00 spent and 4.5 for every £1.00 spent on flybmi.com. Spend £250 in the first 90 days and receive 20,000 bonus miles. There is a 12-month 0% offer on balance transfers, but don’t use the card for this purpose if you’ll spend on it as well: purchases are only interest-free for 3 months – you’ll be charged 15.9% thereafter"
Marriott Rewards Card Marriott Rewards Card 15.9% Yes Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "Earn Marriott Rewards points every time you spend on your card. Receive 10,000 bonus Marriott Rewards points on your first purchase & 10 nights credit towards Elite member status each year"
Manchester United Credit Card Manchester United Credit Card 15.9% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "0% period on balance transfer applies when made in the first 90 days
+ You must be over the age of 23
+ You must be a UK resident with an income over £20,000 "
Sainsbury's Credit Card Sainsbury's Credit Card 15.9% Yes Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "Great card if you shop at Sainsbury’s regularly: Earn 2 Nectar points for every £1.00 spent at Sainsbury’s and 1 point for every £5.00 spent elsewhere. Also one of the leading 0% deals: balance transfers and most purchases are interest-free for 10 months. Spend at Sainsbury’s is interest-free for 12 months"
England Credit Card England Credit Card 15.9% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "0% period on balance transfer applies when made in the first 90 days
+ You must be over the age of 23
+ You must be a UK resident with an income over £20,000 "
Tottenham Hotspur Credit Card Tottenham Hotspur Credit Card 15.9% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "0% period on balance transfer applies when made in the first 90 days
+ You must be over the age of 23
+ You must be a UK resident with an income over £20,000"
SonyCard SonyCard 15.9% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "Ideal if you want to collect reward points that can be used to buy music, film and electronic items. Receive 3,000 points when you make a purchase within the first 90 days.There is a 12-month 0% offer on balance transfers, but don’t use the card for this purpose if you’ll spend on it as well: purchases are only interest-free for 3 months – you’ll be charged 15.9% thereafter"
Aston Villa Rewards Platinum Credit Card Aston Villa Rewards Platinum Credit Card 15.9% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "0% period on balance transfer applies when made in the first 90 days
+ You must be over the age of 23
+ You must be a UK resident with an income over £20,000"
Liverpool FC Rewards Platinum Credit Card Liverpool FC Rewards Platinum Credit Card 15.9% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "0% period on balance transfer applies when made in the first 90 days
+ You must be over the age of 23
+ You must be a UK resident with an income over £20,000 "
Chelsea Rewards Platinum Credit Card Chelsea Rewards Platinum Credit Card 15.9% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "0% period on balance transfer applies when made in the first 90 days
+ You must be over the age of 23
+ You must be a UK resident with an income over £20,000 "
Arsenal Rewards Platinum Credit Card Arsenal Rewards Platinum Credit Card 15.9% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "0% period on balance transfer applies when made in the first 90 days
+ You must be over the age of 23
+ You must be a UK resident with an income over £20,000 "
Virgin Credit Card Virgin Credit Card 16.6% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "This is a market leading balance transfer card with a 0% introductory period on balance transfers for 16 months with a 2.98% balance transfer fee. Also use this card to get money off your holidays"
AA Credit Card AA Credit Card 16.9% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "Attractive reward card, particularly for AA members. Members receive 2 points for every £1.00 spent on motoring costs and 1 point per £1.00 for other spending. Non-members receive 1 point for every £2.00 spent. Balance transfers are interest-free until Dec 2010. Spend on motoring products and services, fuel and AA products are interest free until Dec 2010"
BT Credit Card BT Credit Card 16.9% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "0% period on balance transfer applies when made in the first 90 days
+ Earn money off your BT bill with the BT Credit Card
+ You must be over the age of 23
+ You must be a UK resident with an income over £20,000"
Virgin Atlantic White Card Virgin Atlantic White Card 17.9% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "Generous reward scheme. Save for free flights: you receive 3,000 Flying Club miles when you make your first purchase, then 2 miles for every pound you spend on Virgin Atlantic flights or Virgin Holidays and 1 mile for every pound spent elsewhere. Cardholders get 10% off Virgin Holidays"
British Airways American Express British Airways American Express 19.9% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "Collect 1,000 bonus BA Miles when you spend £500 in the first 3 months also collect 1 BA Mile for every £1.00 spent thereafter on all purchases. Only consider this card if you pay your credit card off each month, otherwise the interest you’ll pay – 19.9% APR - will outweigh the value of the rewards"
British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card 46% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "Aimed at high spenders and frequent flyers, this offers a more generous reward scheme than BA’s standard Airmiles card. You receive 6,000 miles when you first use the card and 1.5 BA Miles for every £1.00 spend. But, there is a £150 annual fee which is why this card is only suitable if you travel regularly and are an above-average credit card user"
RBS Black RBS Black 51.8% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "£250 annual fee. Benefits include £15k minimum credit limit, worldwide annual travel insurance for you and your family, breakdown cover, home emergency cover, airport lounge access, 24/7 personal assistance service and more. 51.8% APR is calculated using a £1,500 credit limit in line with CCA regulations. If the APR is calculated using the Black Card's £15,000 minimum credit limit the rate is 16.8% Typical APR (Variable). You must be 25 years or over and have a minimum annual income of £75,000 to apply for this card."
NatWest Black NatWest Black 51.8% No Air Miles Shopping Rewards Points Scheme Proceed
Our expert says: "£250 annual fee. Benefits include £15k minimum credit limit, worldwide annual travel insurance for you and your family, breakdown cover, home emergency cover, airport lounge access, 24/7 personal assistance service and more. 51.8% APR is calculated using a £1,500 credit limit in line with CCA regulations. If the APR is calculated using the Black Card's £15,000 minimum credit limit the rate is 16.8% Typical APR (Variable). You must be 25 years or over and have a minimum annual income of £75,000 to apply for this card."

Everything you need to know about rewards credit cards

Our Credit Card Expert

What is a rewards credit card?

Like cashback cards, a reward credit card, as its name suggests, rewards you every time you spend on it. One of the best things about rewards credit cards is that you can choose one to suit your lifestyle. If you are something of a globetrotter, for example, then a card on which you earn Airmiles will offer great benefits.

If, on the other hand, you have a large family that costs a huge amount to feed each week, a card offering money off your weekly grocery shop is a better option.

Benefits

You will earn reward points each time you spend on your card. What these points can be used for will depend on which credit card you opt for, but they can be exchanged for things such as Airmiles, high street shopping vouchers or days out to places such as Alton Towers

Negatives

A rewards credit card is only worth considering if you pay your balance off in full each month. Otherwise, the interest you are charged on your outstanding debt will outweigh the value of the reward.

Alternatives

Cashback cards are a more flexible alternative to reward cards as they give you a percentage of all your spending back - you are not restricted on how the 'reward' is used.

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