bmi / Lufthansa Frequent Flyer Airline UK Credit Cards
| bmi and Lufthansa both have affiliated credit cards available in the UK which can help you maximise your Diamond Club or Miles & More earnings. Let's review the cards from these popular European Star Alliance members... |
Bmi have 2 cards on the UK market, both American Express branded and issued by MBNA:
| bmi American Express Credit Card |
| 20,000 bonus destination miles after first £250 spend within 90 days |
| 1.5 bmi destination miles for every £1 spent |
| 3 bmi destination miles per £1 spent with bmi |
| No annual fee, 2.75% forex fee |
| bmi plus American Express Credit Card |
| 24,000 bonus destination miles after first £250 spend within 90 days |
| 2 bmi destination miles for every £1 spent |
| 4 bmi destination miles per £1 spent with bmi |
| 3,000 free annual status miles |
| £60 annual fee, 2.75% forex fee |
As an example, economy redemptions rates for bmi destination miles are as follows from the UK:
Amsterdam
9,000
Moscow 12,000
USA 45,000
Barbados 50,000
India 50,000
The joining bonus on the cards is very generous - 24,000 miles for the bmi plus card would already net you 2 return trips to Moscow.
Alternatively from Star Alliance there are 2 credit card offerings from Lufthansa for UK residents issued by MBNA:
Miles
& More American Express Credit Card
Bonus of 1,500 award miles
2
award miles for every £1 spend (first 6 months)
1.5 award miles per £1
spend (after 6 months)
No annual fee, 2.75% forex fee
Miles
& More Visa Credit Card
1
award miles for every £1 spend
No annual fee, 2.99% forex fee
It should be noted that Lufthansa are in the process of taking over bmi, so it may be that Diamond Club will be integrated into Miles & More some time in the future.
Always read and understand the various terms and conditions before applying for any frequent flyer miles credit card. Pay card balances off in full every month. Speak to a qualified financial advisor.
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