Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ Review

This is a rewards 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 review will provide you with with all the details you need to make a good choice.

• 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 3% on balance transfers, if you transfer the balance within 45 days of opening the account. After the introductory period, the fee is 3%. For example, a balance of $1,000 could cost $30 in transfer fees. The minimum fee is $5.
• No foreign transaction fee. This card does not charge a fee when you make a purchase that passes through a foreign bank, or is in a currency other than the U.S. dollar (USD), which makes it a great credit card to carry 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, identity theft protection, 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 have good approval odds.

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. Identity Theft Protection. Travel accident and travel assistance insurance. Trip cancellation insurance. No foreign transaction fee. Cardholders can earn rewards on purchases everywhere Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ is accepted. Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ reports to multiple credit bureaus.

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. After the introductory period, the fee is 3% of the balance transferred or $5, whichever is greater.

Does Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ have a cash back or rewards program?

Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ is a travel rewards card.

Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ Rewards

Minimum rewards rate	1x
Max rewards rate	2x
Annual rewards limit	N/A
Signup Bonus Spend Requirement	$0

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

It 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
• Reports to major credit bureaus

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

According to the Federal Reserve Board, the average regular APR is 15% for all credit cards and 17% for accounts that carry a balance. It has lower than average regular APRs.

It 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:

Luxury Card™ Mastercard® Gold Card™ Fees

Fees	Amount
Annual Fee	$995
Foreign Transaction Fee	0%
Returned Payment Fee	up to $39
Late Payment Fee	up to $39

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

Yes, 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 may help improve your credit.

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