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    • Application requirements
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Bank of China (UK) Great Wall International Gold Credit Card review

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Bank of China (UK) Great Wall International Gold Credit Card Visa
3.0
★★★★★
Finder score
Representative example:
When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 12.7% (variable) p.a. your representative rate is 13.50% APR (variable).
Account fee
£0
Interest-free each billing period
Up to 50 days
Minimum credit limit
£250

Our verdict

Bank of China customers can enjoy a well-below-average interest rate with this solid credit card.

With up to 50 days of 0% interest on your purchases each billing cycle if you clear your debt in full every month, this card is a comparatively cheap and flexible way to borrow money. Bank of China has recently removed its reward programme and scrapped annual fees.

Pros

  • A low ongoing interest rate (variable)
  • No annual fee

Cons

  • Applicants with low credit scores are unlikely to be eligible
  • Each additional card incurs a fee (£20)
  • Only available to existing customers
  • You may be offered an opening credit limit as low as £250

In this guide

  • Our verdict
  • Details
    • Product overview
    • Fees and charges
    • Application requirements
  • Your reviews

Details

Product overview

Issuer Bank of China (UK)
Network Visa
Representative APR 13.5% APR (variable)
Annual/monthly fees £0
Purchases 12.7%
Purchases interest-free period (days) 50
Potential costs 2.5 ★★★★★
Doing its job 3.0 ★★★★★
Extras 3.5 ★★★★★
Overall Finder Score 3.0 ★★★★★

Fees and charges

Minimum monthly payment 5% or £5 (whichever is greater) or the total of any interest, default fees and charges plus 5% of the outstanding balance.
Annual/monthly fees £0
Foreign usage charge (EU) 2%
Foreign usage charge (rest of world) 2%
Cash advance fee 2% (min. £0)
Late payment fee £12
Duplicate statement fee £3
Exceeding limit fee £0
Additional card fee £20
Dormancy fee £0

Application requirements

Minimum Age 18
Availability Available to existing customers

The Bank of China (UK) Great Wall International Gold Credit Card is issued on the Visa network (used by a whopping 4.2 billion cards), so you'll be able to use it at more than 100 million merchant locations across more than 200 countries and territories.

How does this card compare with other similar cards on the market?

Table: sorted by representative APR, promoted deals first
1 - 8 of 35
Name Product UKCCF Purchases Annual/monthly fees Representative APR Link Incentive Representative example
M&S Bank Credit Card Transfer Plus Offer Mastercard
0% for 3 months reverting to 24.9%
£0
24.9% APR (variable)
Check eligibility
1 point per £1 spent with M&S and 1 point per £5 spent elsewhere. Enjoy 55 days interest free, preferential rates plus no cash advance fee when buying M&S travel money with the card.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 24.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 24.9% APR (variable).
M&S Bank Credit Card Purchase Plus Offer Mastercard
0% for 20 months reverting to 24.9%
£0
24.9% APR (variable)
Check eligibility
1 point per £1 spent with M&S and 1 point per £5 spent elsewhere. Enjoy 55 days interest free, preferential rates plus no cash advance fee when buying M&S travel money with the card.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 24.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 24.9% APR (variable).
John Lewis Partnership Credit Card
28.94%
£0
28.9% APR (variable)
Check eligibility
Earn 2.5% back as points towards gift vouchers on eligible spend at John Lewis and Waitrose in the first 60 days from account opening. Earn 5 points for every £4 spent on eligible purchases at John Lewis and Waitrose and 1 point for every £4 spent elsewhere. 1 point = 1p (min 500pts)
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 28.94% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 28.9% APR (variable).
American Express® Rewards Credit Card
30.7%
£0
30.7% APR (variable)
Check eligibility
Earn 1 Membership Rewards® point for every £1 spent thereafter. Earn up to 90,000 bonus points per year through refer a friend, 4,000 points awarded for every friend approved. 1 point = 0.45p (min 1,000 points) to shop, other rewards have differing conversions.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 30.7% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 30.7% APR (variable).
British Airways American Express® Credit Card
30.7%
£0
30.7% APR (variable)
Check eligibility
New Cardmembers collect 5,000 bonus Avios when you spend £2,000 in the first 3 months of your Cardmembership. T&Cs Apply, 18+, subject to status.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 30.7% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 30.7% APR (variable).
Yonder 'No Fee' Credit Card
32.9%
£0
32.9% APR (variable)
Check eligibility
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 32.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 32.9% APR (variable).
Nectar Credit Card
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Nectar Credit Card
30.7%
Year 1 - £0, Year 2 onwards - £30 per annum
37.5% APR (variable)
Check eligibility
New welcome offer: Earn 20,000 bonus Nectar points when you spend £2,000 in your first 3 months. Earn a minimum of 3 Nectar points for virtually every £1 spent at Nectar partners, and 2 Nectar points for virtually every £1 spent elsewhere.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 30.7% (variable) p.a. with a fee of Year 1 - £0, Year 2 onwards - £30 per annum, your representative rate is 37.5% APR (variable).
The Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
30.7%
£95 per annum
54.5% APR (variable)
Check eligibility
Earn 20,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy ® points when you spend £3,000 in the first 3 months of Cardmembership. 18+, subject to status. Terms apply.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 30.7% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £95 per annum, your representative rate is 54.5% APR (variable).
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Name Product UKCCF Finder Score Purchases Balance transfers Annual/monthly fees Representative APR Link Key benefit Representative example
The Co-operative Bank 3 Year Fixed Rate Credit Card
3.5
★★★★★
8.9%
8.9%
(0% fee)
£0
8.9% APR (variable)
Card details
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 8.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 8.9% APR (variable).
Tesco Bank Low APR Clubcard Credit Card
5.0
★★★★★
10.941%
11.457%
(3.99% fee)
£0
10.9% APR (variable)
Card details
5 points per £4 spent (£4 minimum) in Tesco and 1 point per £8 spent (£8 minimum) outside Tesco. Must have available credit to earn points. Points are converted to Tesco vouchers or can be exchanged for Partner rewards to receive money off a variety of restaurants, entertainment or Avios points.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 10.941% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 10.9% APR (variable).
Lloyds Bank Platinum Low Rate Credit Card
3.5
★★★★★
10.94%
10.94%
(5% (0% fee if transfer is completed within the first 90 days) fee)
£0
10.9% APR (variable)
Card details
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 10.94% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 10.9% APR (variable).
Halifax Credit Card Mastercard
4.0
★★★★★
10.94%
10.9%
(5% (0% fee if transfer is done within the first 90 days) fee)
£0
10.9% APR (variable)
Card details
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 10.94% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 10.9% APR (variable).
Bank of Scotland Platinum Low Rate Credit Card
3.1
★★★★★
10.94%
10.94%
(5% (0% fee if transfer is completed within the first 90 days fee)
£0
10.9% APR (variable)
Card details
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 10.94% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 10.9% APR (variable).
TSB Advance Credit Card Mastercard
2.5
★★★★★
0% for 3 months reverting to 12.95%
0% for 3 months
(0% fee)
£0
12.9% APR (variable)
Card details
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 12.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 12.9% APR (variable).
The Ulster Bank Credit Card Mastercard
4.7
★★★★★
12.9%
12.9%
(0% fee)
£0
12.9% APR (variable)
Card details
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 12.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 12.9% APR (variable).
The Royal Bank Credit Card
4.6
★★★★★
12.9%
12.9%
(0% fee)
£0
12.9% APR (variable)
Card details
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 12.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 12.9% APR (variable).
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Repayment options

You can make manual repayments through Bank of China (UK)'s app by logging in to your online banking or over the phone (020 7282 8763). 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:

Minimum amount Fixed amount Fixed percentage Full amount

How to apply

If you've compared cards and want to apply, here's what to do:

  • Check the eligibility criteria. You can only apply if you're 18 or more and already have a current account with Bank of China, with no history of missing payments or bad debt.
  • Download and fill in the application form. It's available on Bank of China's website. You'll have to provide your personal information and details of your employment.
  • Visit a branch. Bring the application form, your ID, a bank statement of the last three months and proof of your current employment.

Bank of China has five branches in the UK: two in London and one in Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Unfortunately, you cannot apply for this card online.

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