Which is the best American Express credit card?

If you want to earn rewards on your spending with an American Express credit card, what’s the best option for you? We look at the different Amex cards on the market.

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American Express credit cards are a great option if you’re looking to get something extra when spending money. These cards come in all sorts of different forms, from cashback credit cards to rewards credit cards. Some are free to get while others have a fee attached.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be better off making use of 0% purchase or 0% balance transfer credit cards, if you want to clear debt. However, if you are looking to get something back on your spending, then rewards credit cards, such as American Express cards, offer you the opportunity to earn rewards for each pound you spend.

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John Fitzsimons

John Fitzsimons has been writing about finance since 2007, and is a former editor of Mortgage Solutions and loveMONEY. Since going freelance in 2016 he has written for publications including The Sunday Times, The Mirror, The Sun, The Daily Mail and Forbes, and is committed to helping readers make more informed decisions about their money.

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