Travel cards in United Kingdom
7 cards we cover for this market. Every card is fully linkable — apply directly with the issuer or read the Pointify review for how its points + transfers fit into the United Kingdom ecosystem.
American Express Platinum (UK)
American Express
5x flights via Amex Travel
£650 annual fee
Centurion access + 1:1 transfer to Avios + Virgin + Flying Blue.
American Express Gold Card (UK)
American Express3x airline + 2x supermarkets
£195 annual fee
First-year fee waived; entry-tier Amex MR transferable card.
British Airways Premium Plus Amex
British Airways / Amex1.5 Avios per £1
£300 annual fee
Companion voucher unlocks a second Avios award seat — the headline UK perk.
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Virgin Atlantic Rewards+ Mastercard
Virgin Money
1.5 Virgin points per £1
£160 annual fee
Free reward seat voucher after £20K spend; useful on premium upper-class redemptions.
Marriott Bonvoy Amex (UK)
American Express6 Bonvoy points per £1 at Marriott
£95 annual fee
Free 35K-point night certificate after £25K spend.
HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard
HSBC3 points per £1 UK + 4x overseas
£290 annual fee
Points transfer to Avios + Asia Miles + KrisFlyer.
Barclays Avios Plus Mastercard
Barclaycard1.5 Avios per £1
£240 annual fee
Cabin upgrade voucher on Reward Flights when spend threshold hit.