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British Airways American Express® Premium Plus Card
The UK's flagship British Airways card. Spend £15k and unlock a 2-for-1 Companion Voucher in any cabin.
This credit card includes airport lounge access through participating lounge programs. Access eligibility, guest policies, and lounge availability vary by airport and may change over time. Credit card lounge access is not guaranteed and may be subject to capacity limits or restrictions. Learn how credit cards provide lounge access. In summary, lounge access depends on your card, the lounge network, and the specific airport. Learn more about airport lounges.
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The Good
- Welcome Bonus: 30,000 Avios (Spend £6,000 in 3 months)
- Companion Voucher usable in First Class with enhanced availability
- 1.5 Avios/£1 base earn (best UK Avios rate)
- Voucher valid for 24 months — flexible booking window
- Pro-rata annual fee refund on cancellation
The Bad
- High £300 annual fee
- Companion voucher requires £15k spend
- Amex not universally accepted in UK
- No included lounge access (BA Galleries access only via tier status)
Lounge Access
0 lounge networks included
Guest Policy
Cardholder only
Purchase APR
108.0% Representative APR (variable)
Credit Score
Good/Excellent
Limited Time Offer
30,000 Bonus Avios
Offer Terms & Eligibility:
Spend £6,000 in first 3 months. Offer may vary.Lounge Networks
0 IncludedAdditional Travel Perks
Lounges British Airways American Express® Premium Plus Card Opens
No airport lounge access is included with this card based on the lounge networks AirportLounge.com tracks. That doesn't necessarily mean the card has zero lounge benefit — issuers occasionally bundle limited or one-time-use passes that aren't a tracked network. Always confirm the current benefit on the issuer's site before applying.
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