New to the UK market(moving from the US). What are some of the best credit cards out here? Will mostly use it for travel.

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Amex Gold rewards for travel - can exchange for air miles with their partners Barclaycard Platinum for purchases.

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Amex; Gold, BA or Platinum cashback. Non Amex - John Lewis gives you gift vouchers.

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Same here, just started using HSBC, they are not bad

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