Reply To: Barclaycard Avios Plus vs BAPP Amex

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CarpalTravel wrote:

Funnily, I do know what you mean! I hurt my credit rating by cancelling my BAPP as it was one of my longest running cards, but for me it is worth it. Every time I pay with the Barc+ I know I am earning the same 1.5 points which is comforting (as there is no compromise), it makes it nice just to carry the one card with me and not have to look/ask if Amex is accepted.

If I still experience any doubts I then just look at the 100k+ points I have earned in 4months, on legitimate spends. The only downside for me will be if I have to dispute a charge, that’ll 100% be a PITA with Barclaycard.

Did you do the maths and confirm that the premium Barclaycard (after signup bonus is banked) is still better for you than the free one when you take the £20pm card fee into account?