Full product details for the Barclaycard Initial Credit Card. Best suited to those looking for their first credit card. Not recommended if you have missed multiple payments or if you have defaulted or have CCJS in the past. Compare with other credit cards.
from 287 ratings
287 customers rated their Barclaycard credit card as 3.8 out of 5 in our 2010/2011 Consumer Finance Awards.
The annual purchase rate is 29.9% p.a.(variable) so if you spend £1,200 your representative APR will be 29.9% (variable).
Intro Purchase Rate
29.9%
No introductory rate for purchases available.
Minimum Age
18 years
Minimum age for applicants is 18 years.
Minimum Income
£0
A minimum income is not required.
Annual Fee
£0
No annual fee is charged.
Representative APR
29.9%
Representative APR is 29.9%.
Cashback & Rewards Credit Card
no
International Charges
2.75%
Transactions made in foreign currencies within Europe are charged a 2.75% fee.
Air Miles
no
There is no travel reward programme available.
Availability
restricted
Application Criteria
Permanent UK Resident
yes
This product is only available to individuals who are permanent UK residents.
Existing Customers Only
no
Minimum Age
18 years
Minimum age for applicants is 18 years.
Minimum Income
£0
A minimum income is not required.
Credit Rating
fair
Most suited to individuals who have a limited history of credit defaults, arrears, CCJs or missed payments.
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American Express credit card has an initial purchase duration of 6 months.
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1.25% minimum cashback rate is offered to applicants.
American Express gives cash loan rate of 28%.
Representative Example: The annual purchase rate is 14% p.a.(variable) so if you spend £1,200 your representative APR will be 18.5% (variable)+£25 fee p.a
This credit card offers a 0 percent initial balance transfer fee.
The Gold Credit Card has a max balance transfer fee of £0.
Benefit from £0 over cut off point charge.
You get max lost luggage cover of £6,000.
Representative Example: The annual purchase rate is 15.9% p.a.(variable) so if you spend £1,200 your representative APR will be 41.6% (variable)+£132 fee p.a