The Argos Classic Mastercard has been discontinued and is no longer available. However, this information has been kept for historical purposes. You can use this page to compare similar cards from other issuers.
Argos Classic Mastercard review 2024
- Representative example:
- When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 39.94% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 39.9% APR (variable).
- Account fee
- £0
- 0% interest on purchases
- 3 months
- Interest-free each billing period
- Up to 56 days
Our verdict
This card is no longer available, but you can use our review to find alternatives.
As the name suggests, the Argos Classic credit card is hardly bringing anything new to the table in terms of features.
Beyond the fairly uninspiring introductory interest-free offer and a temporary spend card that can let you make purchases immediately on the Argos website, there's little to recommend it.
The purchase rate is certainly on the expensive side, and the same can be said for both balance transfers and cash advances.
While it's relatively easy to check your eligibility, it's hard to imagine that you wouldn't be able to find a more competitive card somewhere else.
Pros
- Three months to spread the cost of purchases
- No annual fee
Cons
- Relatively high balance transfer fee
- A punishing interest rate of 49.94% on cash withdrawals
- You may be offered an opening credit limit as low as £250
Details
Product details
| Issuer | Home Retail Group |
| Network | Mastercard |
| Annual/monthly fees | £0 |
| Balance transfers | 39.94% |
| Balance transfer fee | 5% |
| Purchases | 0% for 3 months reverting to 39.94% |
| Purchases interest-free period | Up to 56 days |
| Cash advances | 49.94% |
| Maximum credit limit | Subject to status |
| Additional cards available | 4 |
| Incentive |
Eligibility
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Min income | Not specified |
| Residency | UK resident, lived in the UK for last 12 mths, current UK bank account, a home or mobile phone number and regular income |
| Availability | Available to new customers |
Fees
| Annual/monthly fees | £0 |
| Balance transfer fee | 5% |
| Foreign usage charge (EU) | 2.75% |
| Foreign usage charge (rest of world) | 2.75% |
| Cash advance fee | 3% (min. £3) |
| Late payment fee | £12 |
| Exceeding limit fee | £12 |
| Additional card fee | £0 |
| Dormancy fee | £0 |
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Repayment options
You can make manual repayments through Home Retail Group's app by logging in to your online banking or over the phone (0345 266 0849). Alternatively, you may wish to set up a direct debit.
A direct debit protects you from forgetting to make a repayment and either damaging your credit score, getting hit with a penalty fee (£12) or losing any promotional rates as a result.
You can arrange a direct debit for repayments when you apply for the credit card. The table below shows the options available.
Choose from the following direct debit options for your monthly repayments:
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How to apply for the Argos Classic Mastercard
Sorry – Home Retail Group is no longer accepting applications for this card. However you may wish to consider one of the alternatives listed above.
Frequently asked questions
What credit limit will I get with the Argos Classic Mastercard?
If Home Retail Group offers you this deal, it will specify a personalised credit limit based on Home Retail Group's assessment of your situation. The minimum limit offered on this card is £250, and Home Retail Group does not specify a maximum. Once you've had the card for a while and shown Home Retail Group you're reliable, you may wish to apply for a credit limit increase.
Can I withdraw cash using the Argos Classic Mastercard?
Although it's possible, withdrawing cash from a credit card account is generally not a good idea, as "cash-like transactions" (such as withdrawing cash at an ATM, getting cashback at the till, spending at a casino or buying currency) often incur steep fees and/or higher rates of interest.
The cash advance fee on the Argos Classic Mastercard is 3% (min. £3). For example, if you withdraw £50, you'll incur a fee of £3.00. Withdraw £250 and you'll incur a fee of £7.50.
The interest rate on this part of your balance will be 49.94%, which is 25% more than the standard purchase rate (chargeable from the day of the transaction – the card's usual "up to 56 days interest-free" grace period won't apply).
How much does it cost to use the Argos Classic Mastercard abroad?
Non-sterling transactions are subject to a 2.75% charge. For example, if you spend 200 euros (£164.83), it'll cost you around £4.53 in fees.
What is the minimum payment on the Argos Classic Mastercard?
Each month, you must pay at least 1% of your balance at that point or £5.00 – whichever of the 2 figures is greater. So if you had, say, £450.00 outstanding, you'd pay £5.00, and if you had £2,000.00 outstanding, you'd pay £20.00.
Paying only the minimum required amount each month is generally not advisable as it tends to be a very expensive way to borrow money, which can lead to persistent debt.
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