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.

 

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By using my link you will be getting exclusively:
100000 points if you sign up for American Express UK Platinum Card and 40000 points if you sign up for Gold Card

Just click here: https://www.americanexpress.com/en-gb/credit-cards/referral/prospect/cards/intl/aTHINSBT3G

Amazing perks of AMEX UK Platinum Card:

• You get 1 Membership Reward point for every £1 you spend
• £400 Restaurant credit for UK and abroad
• Unlimited airport lounge visits per year for up to 4 people
• £50 Harvey Nichols credit
• Annual fee: £650, refundable pro-rata if cancelled earlier

You can still use my referral link above to apply for any other card. For instance: BA Premium Plus 31000 points (and the invaluable 241 companion voucher), Rewards Card 12000 points, BA Free card 6000 avios, Marriott Bonvoy 23000 Bonvoy points, Cashback Credit Card £25, Nectar card 21000 points.

Thank you in advance and give AMEX a go today, especially as this is the best offer around!