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What do MBNA credit cards offer?
MBNA boasts a wide range of credit cards including market-leading 0% balance transfer, 0% purchase and 0% money transfer deals.
It’s one of a handful of providers that offers a 0% money transfer credit cards which allows you to shift money from your card into your bank account interest-free for a set time.
- You can find out how MBNA’s credit cards compare with other cards on the market with Which? Money Compare.
How does MBNA compare to other providers?
MBNA achieved an above average customer score of 73% in our latest credit card satisfaction survey.
The impressive result has seen the brand jump up the rankings, to secure joint 10th place this year.
Is MBNA a good credit card provider?
Our survey also reveals how MBNA customers rated the provider across 10 categories.
Find out in the table below how MBNA scored for its application process, online account management, telephone banking, mobile app, statement clarity, transparency of charges, overseas usage fees, customer service and query handling.
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| Ability to manage by mobile app | |
| Ability to manage by telephone banking | |
| Charges for using your credit card abroad | |
Which MBNA credit card is best?
You can see how MBNA stacks up with other credit cards using Which? Money Compare.
How we calculate MBNA’s customer score and ratings
We pick credit cards to feature in Which? brand reviews based on the most popular brands searched for online.
Customer scores are based on an online survey of the public, which received 5,621 responses in total. They are calculated using a combination of overall satisfaction and the likelihood of recommending the provider to a friend.
Star ratings for each category are scored independently of the customer score.
These surveys are carried out annually and customer scores are updated accordingly. Providers must receive a minimum sample size of 30 respondents to be included in our customer satisfaction tables.
MBNA credit card FAQs
Does MBNA offer an eligibility check?
Yes. MBNA Clever Check allows you to see which MBNA credit cards you will qualify for without impacting your credit score.
Where are MBNA credit cards accepted?
MBNA credit cards are issued on the Mastercard network, so can be used in millions of places in the UK and around the world.
Does Lloyds own MBNA?
Lloyds Banking Group took over MBNA in 2017.
However, there were no changes for customers and the two brands remain distinct from each other. You can still transfer balances from MBNA cards to any existing Lloyds Banking Group brand (including Halifax, Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Bank).
Please note that the information in this article is for information purposes only and does not constitute advice. Please refer to the particular terms & conditions of a provider before committing to any financial products.
