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.

 

American Express UK is offering a few extra sign-up points only if you apply via a referral link, so feel free to use my unique link below for these enhanced sign-up bonuses:

• 130,000 points for Platinum Business (you need to be a Director of an Ltd. or Member of an LLP)
• 65,000 points for Gold Business (you need to be a Director of an Ltd. or Member of an LLP)
• 55,000 points for Platinum Card
• 22,000 points for Gold Card
• 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

NB. Sign-up points for Platinum Business will be awarded once you spent £12k in 3 months and it has a £650 annual fee; for Gold Business, points will be awarded once you spent £6k in 3 months and it has £0 fee for first year and £195 thereafter.

All AMEX cards have eligibility criteria, so please check them before applying.

If you decide to apply for a Personal or Business Card, please click >> HERE << and select at the top of the screen "View all Cards with a Referral Offer" to choose your preferred card; also ensure that you "Accept all cookies" so that correct amount of sign-up points is applied.

Thank you in advance and if you have any questions, let me know!