Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ Review

Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ is a cashback credit card issued by Barclays Bank. If you're wondering whether Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ is the right card for you, read on. This is everything you need to know to make a good choice.

Key takeaways:

• Earn 1 point for every dollar spent on everyday purchases. Terms and conditions apply.
• 0% APR balance transfer intro rate. Offers an introductory 0% APR rate on balance transfers for up to 15 months, which is longer than the average 0% APR period of 12 months.
• Competitive APRs. Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ has a variable purchase APR of 14.99%
• 3% Balance transfer fee. Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ charges a fee of up to 3% on balance transfers, if you transfer the balance within 45 days of opening the account. For example, a balance of $1,000 could cost up to $30 in transfer fees. The minimum fee is $5.
• $0 foreign transaction fee. This card does not charge foreign transaction fees, which makes a great credit card to carry with you when traveling abroad.
• Multiple credit card benefits. Includes generous credit card perks, such as rental insurance, access to a concierge, emergency support, extended warranty protection on purchases, Global Entry / TSA Precheck Fee Credit, price protection, purchase protection, travel accident insurance, travel assistance, trip cancellation insurance, and fraud protection.
• Very good credit required. Applicants will typically need a credit score of at least 740 to qualify.

Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ Pros and Cons:

The Good

The Bad

2% value for airfare redemptions. 2% value for cash back Redemptions. 24K-Gold-Plated – Patented Card Design 24/7 Luxury Card Concierge - Available by phone, email, and mobile chat. $100 Global Entry or TSA Precheck Credit. $200 annual airline credit. Lower than average purchase APRs. 0% APR balance transfer intro rate on balance transfers for up to 15 months. Multiple credit card perks. Offers auto rental collision damage waiver. Access to a concierge. Extended warranty and price protection on purchases. Global Entry / TSA Precheck Fee Credit. Travel accident and travel assistance insurance. Trip cancellation insurance. No foreign transaction fee. Cardholders can earn rewards on every purchase. Earn rewards on every purchase. Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ reports to multiple credit bureaus. Cardholders can earn rewards on their purchases.

Requires good to excellent credit. Charges an annual fee of $995 Does not offer a signup bonus. Charges a 3% balance transfer fee, if you transfer the balance within 45 days of opening the account.

Is there a Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ cash back or rewards program?

Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ is a cashback card. This means you earn a percentage of your purchase as a cash reward. With Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ you receive 1% cash back on every purchase. For example, if you buy a $1,000 laptop, you will receive $10 back in cash.

Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ Rewards

Rewards rate (all purchases)	1%
Max rewards rate	N/A
Annual rewards limit	N/A
Signup Bonus ($)	N/A
Signup Bonus Spend Requirement	$0

What are the Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ benefits?

Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ provides the following benefits:

• Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
• Emergency Support
• Extended Warranty Protection
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
• Zero fraud liability
• Price Protection
• Travel Accident Insurance
• No blackout dates when redeeming miles
• Travel Assistance
• ID Theft Protection
• Reports to major credit bureaus

What are the relevant APRs for Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™?

According to the Federal Reserve Board, the average interest rate is 15% for all credit cards and 17% for accounts that carry a balance. Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ has lower than average purchase APRs.

Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ has a variable purchase APR of 14.99%. The card has a variable balance transfer APR of 14.99% . It also has a variable cash advance APR of 25.24% .

What are the fees for Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™?

The following fees apply to Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™:

Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ Fees

Fees	Amount
Annual Fee	$995
Foreign Transaction Fee	0%
Returned Payment Fee	up to $37
Late Payment Fee	up to $37

Does Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ report your account activity to credit bureaus?

Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ reports your account activity to the following credit reporting agencies:

• Equifax
• Experian
• Transunion

Making regular on-time payments to a creditor that reports to one or more credit bureaus will demonstrate your financial responsibility and can help improve your credit score.

How to apply for Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™

• Visit the Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ website.
• Fill in the application form. You will typically need to provide general financial information, such as your Social Security Number, address, and annual income.
• Check the information is accurate and submit your application.
• If you're denied click here to find out why your application may have been rejected and what you can do about it.

If your credit score is preventing you from qualifying for this credit card, check out our guide for the best credit cards for bad credit.