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Argos Card
Representative example:
When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 34.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 34.9% APR (variable).
Account fee
£0
Interest-free each billing period
Up to 56 days

Our verdict

The Argos Card offers 2 BNPL-style interest-free repayment plans - but there are high rates if you end up with a balance on your card.

Argos used to offer its own buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment option at the checkout, but it seems to have dropped this in favour of revamping its credit card. The card offers 0% interest on purchases only at Argos, Habitat or Sainsbury’s for either 3 or 12 months. This card is exclusively for your Sainsbury’s Group shopping as it's not on the Mastercard or Visa networks.

The length of this 0% period depends on how much you spend. When you spend over £50, you can take up to 3 months to repay, and for purchases over £199, you’ll have the option of a 12 month interest-free repayment plan.

The key difference between the Argos card and other 0% purchase cards is that you can use these repayment plans as often as you like - similar to BNPL products. As with all credit, it’s important to keep up with your repayments as missed payments can harm your credit score and you’ll be charged interest once the interest-free period has ended as well as a £12 late payment fee.

Unlike other cards offering a 0% purchase period, you’ll only gain access to the repayment options when you spend with stores in the Sainsbury’s Group. So unless you’re an Argos, Habitat or a Sainsbury’s big spender, you might be better off getting a 0% purchase card where you can rake in the benefits of a 0% purchase period anywhere.

Pros

  • Avoid currency conversion charges when spending abroad
  • No annual fee

Cons

  • Applicants with low credit scores are unlikely to be eligible

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  • Details
    • Product overview
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Details

Product overview

Issuer NewDay Ltd
Annual/monthly fees £0
Representative APR 34.9%
Introductory Rewards Discount vouchers sent out with new card.
Additional Rewards Info Variety of Buy Now Pay Later option plans and interest free credit plans are available; based on basket spend and individual goods.
Minimum credit limit £0
Maximum credit limit Subject to status
Credit limit note Variable
Purchases interest-free period (days) 56
Overall customer rating Not yet rated

Fees and charges

Minimum monthly payment 1% or £5 (whichever is greater)
Annual/monthly fees £0
Cash advance fee 0%
Late payment fee £12
Duplicate statement fee £5
Exceeding limit fee £12
Additional card fee £0
Dormancy fee £0

Application requirements

Minimum Age 18
Availability Available to new customers

Compare 0% purchase credit cards

Table: sorted by representative APR, promoted deals first
1 - 6 of 31
Product UKCCF Finder Score Purchases Balance transfers Annual/monthly fees Representative APR Link Key benefit Representative example
Finder score
0% for 20 months reverting to 24.9%
0% for 12 months
(3.49% fee)
£0
24.9% APR (variable)
Check eligibilityCard details
1 point per £1 spent with M&S and 1 point per £5 spent elsewhere. Enjoy 55 days interest free, preferential rates plus no cash advance fee when buying M&S travel money with the card.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 24.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 24.9% APR (variable).
Finder score
0% for 20 months reverting to 24.9%
0% for 17 months
(3.49%, min £5 fee)
£0
24.9% APR (variable)
Check eligibilityCard details
Get £25 cashback with a new HSBC Purchase Plus Credit Card when you spend or transfer £100+ within 60 days of opening. Offer ends 16th December 2024. Terms apply
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 24.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 24.9% APR (variable). You might get different interest rates and promotional periods to those shown here, because these depend on your circumstances.
Finder score
0% for 15 months reverting to 23.9%
0% for 15 months
(0% fee)
£3 per month
29.8% APR (variable)
Check eligibilityCard details
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £3 per month, your representative rate is 29.8% APR (variable).
Finder score
0% for 12 months reverting to 24.9%
24.9%
(0% fee)
£0
24.9% APR (variable)
Check eligibilityCard details
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 24.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 24.9% APR (variable).
Finder score
28.94%
28.94%
(5% fee)
£0
28.9% APR (variable)
Check eligibilityCard details
Earn 2.5% back as points towards gift vouchers on eligible spend at John Lewis and Waitrose in the first 60 days from account opening. Earn 5 points for every £4 spent on eligible purchases at John Lewis and Waitrose and 1 point for every £4 spent elsewhere. 1 point = 1p (min 500pts)
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 28.94% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 28.9% APR (variable).
Finder score
0% for 24 months reverting to 19.94%
21.81%
(3.99% fee)
£7.99 per month
37.7% APR (variable)
Card details
5 points per £4 spent (£4 minimum) in Tesco and 1 point per £8 spent (£8 minimum) outside Tesco. Must have available credit to earn points. Points are converted to Tesco vouchers or can be exchanged for Partner rewards to receive money off a variety of restaurants, entertainment or Avios points.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 19.94% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £7.99 per month, your representative rate is 37.7% APR (variable).
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Repayment options

When it comes to repayments, you can make manual repayments online or over the phone (03456 400700), or alternatively set up a direct debit. A direct debit is a great idea because it protects you from forgetting to make a repayment and either damaging your credit score, getting hit with a penalty fee or losing any promotional rates as a result. You can arrange a direct debit for repayments when you apply for the credit card. The table below shows the options available.

Choose from the following direct debit options for your monthly repayments:

Minimum amount Fixed amount Fixed percentage Full amount

How to apply for an Argos Card

If you've compared options and decided this is the right card for you, you can apply both online and in-store.

You'll need the following:

  • Your ID and proof of address
  • Your address history of the last two years
  • Your bank details

As with any other credit card, Argos will run credit checks before lending you money.

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