(Yes, two credit card posts in two days. I won't be making a habit of it... there are far more interesting things to talk about on this blog other than credit cards) Yesterday when I was looking at the United Mileage Plus Credit by MBNA, I noted there was a slightly better offering from another airline. Well that other airline is Etihad, who are offering a bonus of up to … [Read more...]
United Mileage Plus Credit Card offers 12,000 miles sign up bonus
Yes. It's a credit card post. Rare for me, but hey - I might as well do one (even if to show what we get offered in the UK). United Airlines and MBNA UK are touting their UK version of the United Airlines Mileage Plus Credit Card - with a bonus of 12,000 United Mileage Plus miles on the table. To get the bonus miles, you'll need to push through £1,500 of spending through the … [Read more...]
American Airlines UK Credit Card signup bonus
Credit Card offers come in buses, and this month is no different. American Airlines (who partner with MBNA with their offers) who are offering a total of 15,000 miles, with a bit more convoluted process than the United Mileage Plus Credit Card. Slight different in the offer: 5000 miles on signup Spend £1,500 in 90 days to get another 10,000 miles. The cards earn slightly … [Read more...]
UK Credit Card – United Mileage Plus bonuses
Time for a subject I don't write about too often - credit cards. Why? The UK credit card market is different to the US in many respects... least of all are the offerings for new joiners. Two offers came through my inbox from United Airlines and American Airlines. First up United Airlines are offering 15,000 bonus award miles when you open a MBNA Mileage Plus Credit … [Read more...]
Another UK Miles and More Credit Card offer… (10,000 bonus miles)
It seems Miles and More (Lufthansa Group) and MBNA are trying to get more customers with a new offer Initial Signup Bonus of 1,500 miles Bonus of 10,000 miles after a £1000 retail spend within 90 days of account being activated As usual for an MBNA UK Product, it is offered with a American Express and Visa Card, with, both which have different earnings: 2 miles for … [Read more...]
UK – Lufthansa Credit Card offer 11500 award miles on new applications
In a shock to the senses, Lufthansa and MBNA are offering an updated credit card with a decent sign up offer: Initial sign-up bonus of 1,500 Miles and More Award Miles after first purchase After a £1000 spend within 90 days, 10,000 Miles and More Award Miles You'll need to apply before 15th December 2013 to take advantage of this, and complete the minimum retail … [Read more...]
Emirates launch a UK Credit Card
It seems MBNA is making more and more friends with the launch of the Emirates Credit Cards. The launch range is split into two, a free version and a paid version. Both are issued with 2 Cards - 1 bill style cards (like the recent American Airlines and Etihad Cards) Let's compare and contrast: The Free Cards: 5,000 bonus Skywards Miles* when you make a card purchase … [Read more...]
Etihad launches a UK Credit Card
Etihad has been worming around the industry, snapping up bits of airlines, setting up strategic partnerships... and is now seemingly joining the ranks of those who offer credit cards in the United Kingdom with the release of the Etihad Guest Credit Card The card is issued by MBNA (who also issue Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa Miles and More, American Airlines and United Airlines … [Read more...]
FlyBe to scrap Debit Card fees, reduce Credit Card fees
Well here's a turn-up for the books. FlyBe - a UK Regional carrier that plays the low cost carrier game is going to scrap a fee. And it's the Debit card fee that is up for the chop. Additionally, the Credit Card fee is also being reduced: Currently a £8 transaction fee is levied for Debit cards. This will be removed Credit Card fees drop from £13 to £9 The aim of … [Read more...]
MBNA offer an American Airlines Credit Card with up to 20,000 miles!
Hold your horses people - here's a UK credit card with a DECENT SIGNUP BONUS! It's a MBNA Card Co-branded with American Airlines (follow the link on the AA UK Homepage as there's a cookie issue sadly) The offer for new card holders: 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles when you make a card purchase within the first 90 days If you apply by 31st May 2012 … [Read more...]
