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The British Airways Visa Credit Card, issued by Chase, is designed for those with excellent credit who
travel regularly via British Airways.
Through the reward program, cardholders earn one mile for every dollar spent on
general purchases and two miles for every dollar spent through British Airways.
In addition, cardholders will receive 15,000 bonus miles with their first
purchase. There is no yearly limit to the number of miles that can be earned and
miles do not expire as long as the frequent flyer account is active during a
three-year period. Earned miles can be used for travel with British Airways or
any of its partner airlines along with other travel related services (visit
www.britishairways.com for further details).
Aside from the reward program, a variety of benefits are available including travel accident insurance, auto rental insurance, and lost
luggage insurance. The signature card provides a personal concierge service and
no pre-set spending limit (purchases are authorized based on personal spending
and payment history). A free British Airways companion ticket is also available
with the purchase of a First Class or Club World round trip transatlantic ticket
at a regular fare price.
There is a low introductory offer that applies to purchases and balance
transfers for the first five months. The interest rate for purchases and balance
transfers is reasonable for a reward card (once the introductory rate expires).
However, it is not ideal for those who plan to carry a revolving balance due to
the finance charges that may apply.
Therefore, those who plan to travel with British Airways or any of their
participating partner airlines, can pay in full each month (to avoid finance
charges), and will be able to redeem an airline ticket or other travel related
service within a two-year period (due to the $75 annual fee) will benefit most
from what the British Airways Visa Credit Card has to offer.
Review Date: May 1st, 2007 |
