You are one step away from the American Express Rewards Credit Card. Check the eligibility criteria and how the eligibility checker works before you apply.

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Check each requirement below before you apply. Knowing your chances first helps protect your credit score.

An eligibility check uses a soft search, so you can see your chances without affecting your credit score.

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📋 Eligibility

  • Age: You must be aged 18 or over.
  • Residency: You must be a permanent UK resident with a UK address history.
  • Income: American Express asks for an income of at least £20,000 a year for its personal cards.
  • Bank account: You need a UK bank or building society current account to set up repayments.
  • Credit check: You should have no history of bad debt; a full credit check is made and the card appears on your credit file.

🔍 How to check your eligibility

  1. Open the American Express Services Europe Limited eligibility checker or card page.
  2. Enter a few details about your income and address.
  3. See your result with a soft search before submitting a full application.

✅ Good to know

  • Refer a friend: Earn bonus points for approved referrals.
  • Entertainment access: Ticket presales for selected events.
  • Plan It: Spread larger purchases into fixed-fee instalments.
Your rate, credit limit and promotional period depend on the provider's credit and affordability checks; check the summary box before applying.

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