MBNA Platinum Visa Credit Card

MBNA credit card review: Platinum Visa

OUR editors are currently reviewing the MBNA Platinum Visa credit card.

Interest Rates and Fees
		Notes..
Typical APR	16.9% APR (variable)	16.9% APR - 24.9% APR. The rate you receive will depend upon an assessment of your circumstances and credit history. The typical APR is the rate most people are offered.
Balance Transfers	5.9% for life of balance Includes transfers to a current account	Must be made within 60 days of account opening to qualify. Balances transferred within this period will remain at 5.9% p.a. until you have repaid them in full. Also includes money transfers to a current account. Payments are applied towards lowest rate balances first. After the initial 60 day transfer window, balance transfers will be charged at the standard rate of 18.9% - 26.9% p.a. and money transfers will be charged at the standard rate of 20.9% - 27.9% p.a.
Balance Transfer Fee	2% (£3 minimum)	This fee applies to balance transfers and money transfers made within the first 60 days of account opening. After the initial 60 day transfer window, balance transfers will incur a handling fee of 3% and money transfers will incur a handling fee of 4%.
Cash Withdrawal Rate	27.9% p.a. (variable)	-
Cash Withdrawal Fee	3% (£3 minimum)	-
Annual Fee	None	-
Foreign Transaction Fee	2.99%	This fee will be charged if you make a purchase or cash withdrawal in a foreign currency.

Cardholder Services & Extras

Online Account Management		You can log in to a website and manage your MBNA Platinum Visa credit card account online. Optional paperless statements.
Fraud Guarantee		There is no liability or excess to pay for theft, loss or fraudulent use online or on the high street, as long as you notify MBNA as soon as your card cannot be found or you notice any unsual transactions on your account.
Fraud Monitoring		Fraud Warning System MBNA will monitor your account for any suspicious activity. They also offer a purchase disputes team and a 24/7 365 helpline.
Identity Protection		MBNA do offer a Identity Theft Protection Scheme, which is a free booklet offering advice on how to protect yourself from ID theft.
Verified by Visa		An extra layer of security when shopping online. Register and set up a password-protected identity-check when you shop online with participating online retailers.
Purchase Protection Insurance
Purchase Delivery Insurance
Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Travel Accident Insurance
Travel Inconvenience Insurance
Assistance Abroad
Emergency Card Replacement
Other Extras	- 24 hour UK based customer services - Up to 3 additional cardholders free.
Optional Extras	These are extras that you can choose, but you will have to pay for them. - Payment protection - Card protection - Identity protection alert.

Payments & Payment Details
		Notes..
Credit Limit	£1,500 assumed	Credit limit subject to status.
Interest Free Period	Up to 50 days	For purchases if you pay your statement balance in full and on time every month. There is no interest free period for balance transfers, money transfers or cash advances - except for those within an interest free promotional offer.
Minimum Monthly Payment	1% (£25 minimum)	If your balance is less than £25 you must repay your balance in full. Otherwise, you must repay the greater of: - £25, OR - 1% of your statement balance before any default charges and interest, plus any default charges and interest on the statement.
Allocation of Payments	Low interest rate balances » Higher interest rate balances	Where there are two or more balances at the same promotional rate they will repaid in the following order: - The one which expires first, Then - If the expiry dates are the same - the one which started first, Then - If the expiry and start dates are the same - the one with the lowest standard rate.
Default Charges	£12	This is how much you will be charged for late payments, returned payments and if you go over your credit limit.

Card Details
		Notes..
Online Application	Yes	-
Card Type	Classic	-
Payment Company	Visa	The company who provides the payment technology and infrastructure to allow you to use this credit card. Retailers and ATM machines displaying the 'Visa' logo will accept this credit card.
Card Issuer	MBNA	The bank who issues this credit card.
Card Advertiser	MBNA	The company who advertises and promotes this credit card.

Typical APR:
(variable)

16.9% APR

Purchases:

16.9% p.a.

Balance Transfers:

5.9% for life of balance
Includes transfers to a current account

2% transfer fee - £3 min

Interest Free Period:

Up to 50 days

Annual Fee:

£0

This card includes:

Online Account Management
Fraud Security

You should only apply if you are:

MBNA Europe Bank Limited
Stansfield House
Chester Business Park
Chester
CH4 9QQ
www.mbna.co.uk