Best first credit card for new UK resident?

My suggestion would be the SPG Amex purely because when I signed up to it, I got a promotion on my account for two free night certificates for two stays at any Marriott hotel. I stayed at the Moxy in London excel for just £49pn twice and then received the two certificates promptly.

 

That's an insanely good deal! - How long ago was that?

 

Just last year. I haven't heard anyone else being offered such a reward so I'm assuming it just be targeted only towards younger people like me. Currently they've given me an offer for 18,000 points after 3 stays.

 

Very nice - 18k isn't a bad bonus either.

 

AMEX UK - Increased sign-up offers for Platinum (100,000) & Gold (45,000) are back!

American Express UK has brought back the increased sign-up bonuses for Gold & Platinum Cards only if you apply via a referral link, so feel free to use my unique link below for these enhanced sign-up bonuses:

• 100,000 points + £250 travel credit for Platinum Card
• 45,000 points for Gold Card

You can also use my referral link to get the following bonuses for other AMEX cards:

• 31,000 points for BA Premium Plus Card
• 6,000 points for BA free Card
• 12,000 points for Rewards Credit Card
• 21,000 points for Nectar Card
• 23,000 points for Marriott Bonvoy Card
• £25 for Cashback Credit Card

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