The best FIRST American Express cards to get in 2024 (UK) - huge welcome offer hack

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  • Which Amex credit card will earn you the most when you first sign up as a new or returning customer in the UK in 2024? There are a number of different American Express cards, so which is the best?
    In this best buy guide, Andy takes you through our top picks whether you want to get your first card or potentially get a second, third or fourth bonus on top!
    Find out if there are any boosted Amex welcome deals on our site
    becleverwithyourcash.com/amer...
    W A T C H N E X T
    Top credit cards for 2024
    • Top credit cards for 2...
    #creditcards #americanexpress #rewards
    00:00 Which Amex card is right for you?
    00:40 What makes Amex great - the welcome bonus
    02:48 Before you apply
    05:08 Once you've been accepted
    05:48 The best card for your first Amex
    07:49 Nectar Amex card
    08:42 Amex Platinum cashback card
    09:42 Can you get another Amex welcome bonus?
    12:26 Vitality Amex credit card
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    A B O U T A N D Y
    Andy Webb is a money blogger and journalist. He runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, hosts the Cash Chats podcast, presented Channel 5’s Shop Smart Save Money and writes every month for Reader's Digest. Andy also founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com.
    DISCLAIMER
    Content in these videos does not constitute regulated financial advice. Any offers mentioned were correct at the time of filming.

Komentáře • 42

  • @samc12345
    @samc12345 Před 3 měsíci +16

    I think it's important to clarify that if you are rejected on a hard search the company doesn't report the decision only that an application has been made regardless. I'm a credit underwriter and we have people saying they do not want a rejection showing on their credit file. However do note that if a creditor sees a hard search but no new account opened around the same time then you can deduce they were rejected.

  • @hennygt7
    @hennygt7 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Been researching this for so long and wishing you'd post this exact thing haha! Thanks Andy!

  • @Frankagyare
    @Frankagyare Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for this video. Just got my first Amex Business charge card this week. Welcome bonus Eligiblity : £3000 in first three months

  • @savvyshopper1286
    @savvyshopper1286 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Can you cancel the Gold Amex card prior to the end of the first year without any penalty? Thank you for the info!

  • @Murgy91
    @Murgy91 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Hey Andy, in your experience how long before we see another Platinum Boost Welcome Offer? It's a tough decision between Platinum and Gold for me, but i would get alot of use out of the Platinum Benefits. I'm also about to spend a considerable amount in the next few weeks on Travel i'd like to get rewards on. I don't fly BA much so the current boost offer I can't see much gain in. Any Insights be much appreciated!

  • @bethanparfitt8366
    @bethanparfitt8366 Před 3 měsíci

    I took your advice last year and went with the Nectar card last year to get the bonus. I've found it great and still shop at Sainsburys so making use of the 3 nectar points per £1 spent. I am coming up to the point that I will have to pay £30 to keep the card, what would you recommend that I get now? Or shall I stick with the Nectar card? Thanks.

  • @davidvangelderadjar4694
    @davidvangelderadjar4694 Před 3 měsíci

    Hello Andy, great video as always. sent an email with a question, but was told to join the facebook group and put my question in. did that but did not receive a response back. Can you please help?

  • @cryptoconfused3400
    @cryptoconfused3400 Před 2 měsíci

    Im really confused please help.... complete newbie, just got the free BA amex. Which would be the best second card where im also eligible for the welcome bonus (while still keeping the free one)? Im more keen on building enough points for travel.

  • @kainetibbles5399
    @kainetibbles5399 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I am 20 years old and I am eligible but I don’t know what is better for me. I want to earn points for money of holidays. I like what gold has to offer, however the nectar is cheaper 😅 what do you recommend? and is it still 0% interest if I pay in full by the end of the month?

  • @rosshaslehurst2306
    @rosshaslehurst2306 Před měsícem

    Does anyone know if having a Cashback everyday card rules you out of the gold cards welcome bonus?

  • @user-uw6qe8up2z
    @user-uw6qe8up2z Před 3 dny

    When do they give you the cashback at the end of the month or after a whole year anniversary.

  • @johnt6204
    @johnt6204 Před 2 měsíci

    I had the american express british airways premium plus card for a year but have just downgraded to avoid the annual fee. In a years time can i apply for the same card to receive the welcome bonus again as it will be 2 years since I applied for the card initially.

  • @johnheale6000
    @johnheale6000 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Not in Amex requirements unfortunately, using my Barclays Rewards and Chase Debit until they do a Chase Credit card

    • @samc12345
      @samc12345 Před 3 měsíci

      Cancelled my Amex rewards in February 2023 after hitting the welcome bonus and using it for a year to start stoozing so have to wait another 12 months before I start this trick.

    • @itshazelhoff
      @itshazelhoff Před 2 měsíci +1

      Which Barclays are you using - if you don't mind? first time user here

    • @gdotmoney96
      @gdotmoney96 Před měsícem

      He said barclays rewards​@@itshazelhoff

    • @MVG7
      @MVG7 Před měsícem

      just get a Tesco credit card mate or debit, the are the top dog 👍🏻

  • @LGoodger
    @LGoodger Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks Andy. Super helpful as always. When do you think Amex might trigger the pro-rata refund?
    Also, am I correct even though you can have the BA platinum card (black one), there still another option for another card with Avois welcome points?
    Tx.

    • @neilrmartin1984
      @neilrmartin1984 Před 3 měsíci +2

      I got a refund when I cancelled my platinum card a few weeks ago - if that's what you're referring to

    • @BeCleverWithYourCash
      @BeCleverWithYourCash  Před 3 měsíci +2

      At some point after 1 March, though no confirmed date as yet. So there’s always a chance you can get a bonus and cancel but you’ll have to approach it with the calculations that you won’t

  • @XNa0mhAbanX
    @XNa0mhAbanX Před 3 měsíci

    Can I also get the welcome bonus from the "Platinum Cashback Credit Card" if I get the "British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card" 1st?

    • @imarip9781
      @imarip9781 Před 3 měsíci

      No you can’t. But you can get a welcome bonus for the British airways Amex card if you do this the other way round

  • @raeesqaisir
    @raeesqaisir Před 3 měsíci +1

    Could someone let know if i have understood this correctly.
    As a first time AMEX holder, its best to apply for the nectar or platinum cashback card. This will allow you to collect the new joiner bonus.
    Afterwards you can then apply for AMEX gold, and you will also be eligable for the new joiner bonus ? However, if you still have the nectar card, would you have cancel this, wait 2 years and then apply for the AMEX gold to be eligable for the new joiner bonus ?

    • @BeCleverWithYourCash
      @BeCleverWithYourCash  Před 3 měsíci +1

      No, you won’t get the gold bonus if you’ve had any Amex in your name in the last 2 years. But you will be eligible for the Platinum or Ba Premium Plus bonus

    • @raeesqaisir
      @raeesqaisir Před 3 měsíci

      @@BeCleverWithYourCash Thanks, and would I need to cancel the card, wait two years, and then make the application for Platinum or the Premium plus card ?

    • @cryptoconfused3400
      @cryptoconfused3400 Před měsícem

      ​@@BeCleverWithYourCash hi I just got the free BA amex. Does this mean I won't be eligible for the Amex gold card or BA premium plus sign on bonuses? If not, do you know which is the next card I can get and still be eligible for a SUB in my circumstance?

  • @Serenaeatss
    @Serenaeatss Před 2 měsíci

    If you had an amex card but cancelled it and it has now been two years, would you be eligible for a new welcome bonus? Thank you for the videos, binging them now! :)

  • @adamkane1888
    @adamkane1888 Před 28 dny

    Can i get a welcome bonus on platinum if i currently have a basic BA Amex

    • @gamesmaster90
      @gamesmaster90 Před 23 dny

      No, you’d need to be without Amex for 24 months, before you apply for it.

  • @mcabella3497
    @mcabella3497 Před měsícem

    is capital one a good beginner credit card for 2024?

    • @MVG7
      @MVG7 Před měsícem

      Get the Asda one that’s the best or the Tesco if u can’t get Asda 👍🏻

    • @DarkReaper-or9el
      @DarkReaper-or9el Před 11 dny

      Capital one apps good but stingy with credit limits aqua or tesco or asdas a shout

  • @Gazmaz
    @Gazmaz Před 3 měsíci +1

    Ere stupid question why have an Amex card in the first place, what makes them better than others? Whenever we’re out with friends who have the Amex card all I hear when they try to use it is sorry we don’t accept Amex. Going through the video I see it’s about you earning money, feels like hard work.

    • @anthonymeek4248
      @anthonymeek4248 Před 3 měsíci +4

      Rewards are better and their customer service is first rate.

    • @BeCleverWithYourCash
      @BeCleverWithYourCash  Před 3 měsíci +1

      As long as you can spend the minimums required for the welcome bonuses then they’re great incentives, and then decent ongoing cashback and extra offers too

  • @chetsinh524
    @chetsinh524 Před 3 měsíci

    From what I gather. You only get your rewards/cashback at the anniversary of receiving your card at that point, you would be liable for the fee!

    • @BeCleverWithYourCash
      @BeCleverWithYourCash  Před 3 měsíci

      It varies by card. Though for those that pay after a year (platinum cashback) you can cancel within the first month of renewal so you get the bonus

    • @chetsinh524
      @chetsinh524 Před 3 měsíci

      @@BeCleverWithYourCash Thanks. So just to be clear. If you cancel, for example after the 1st year, you get your cashback/rewards without paying the subscription fee.