Dorothy Perkins credit card review

This card is no longer available, but you can use our review to find alternatives.

The Dorothy Perkins credit card has been discontinued and is no longer available. However, this information has been kept for historical purposes. You can use this page to compare similar cards from other issuers.

Finder rating: ★★★★★

Potential costs: 3/5
Doing its job: 3.5/5
Extras: 3/5

In a nutshell:

Double reward points on Dorothy Perkins (and Arcadia Group) purchases.

Look out for the high purchase rate and fees.

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Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 29.95% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 29.9% APR (variable).

Chris Lilly

Updated

Apr 8, 2021

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29.9%

Representative APR

£0

Account fee

Up to 1,000 points

Intro bonus

Earn 1 point

per £1 spent

Details

Issuer	NewDay Ltd
Network	Mastercard
Representative APR	29.9% APR (variable)
Annual/monthly fees	£0
Loyalty scheme	Points
Incentive	Earn 2 points for every £1 spent at Dorothy Perkins and other Arcadia Group stores and online, and 1 point for every £1 spent elsewhere. 500 points equals a £5 voucher which is issued quarterly. Bonus points in birthday month.
Incentive on opening	1,000 bonus points on account opening.
Additional Rewards Info	Exclusive sales and discount events.
Purchases	29.95%
Purchases interest-free period (days)	56
Balance transfers	29.95%
Potential costs	★★★★★
Doing its job	★★★★★
Extras	★★★★★
Overall Finder rating	★★★★★

Minimum monthly payment	1% or £5 (whichever is greater) or the total of any interest, default fees and charges plus 1% of the outstanding balance.
Annual/monthly fees	£0
Balance transfer fee	5%
Foreign usage charge (EU)	2.75%
Foreign usage charge (rest of world)	2.75%
Cash advance fee	3% (min. £3)
Late payment fee	£12
Exceeding limit fee	£12
Additional card fee	£0
Dormancy fee	£0

Minimum Age	18
Residency	UK resident, lived in the UK for last 12 mths, current UK bank account, a home or mobile phone number and regular income
Availability	Available to new customers

Review by

Chris Lilly

chris.lilly@finder.com

Chris Lilly is a publisher at finder.com. He's a specialist in personal finance, from day-to-day banking to investing to borrowing, and is passionate about helping UK consumers make informed decisions about their money. In his spare time Chris likes forcing his kids to exercise more.

Expert review

Part of the Arcadia Group range of cards, the Dorothy Perkins Mastercard is designed to reward loyal customers of the longstanding women’s fashion retailer.

You’ll get double points for all purchases at Dorothy Perkins (and other Arcadia Group stores), and 1 point per £1 spent elsewhere. You’ll then be given a voucher each quarter that can be used on any Arcadia Group purchases.

However, the purchase rate is rather high, so it’s not a card that you’ll want to be carrying a balance on, and there’s a number of fees you’ll need to look out for.

If you’re a regular shopper at Dorothy Perkins, or any of the other Arcadia Group brands, then the double reward points may be enticing, but for everyone else, there’s likely to be better options out there.

M&S Bank Shopping Plus Credit Card

0% on balance transfers for 15 months
0% on purchases for 18 months
No annual fee

Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).

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Pros and cons

Pros

Earn points on day-to-day spending
Up to 1,000 points introductory bonus
No annual fee

Cons

A relatively high interest rate on purchases
Applicants with low credit scores are unlikely to be eligible
Relatively high balance transfer fee

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Approval for any credit card depends on your status. The representative APRs shown represent the interest rate offered to most successful applicants. Depending on your personal circumstances, the APR you're offered may be higher, or you may not be offered credit at all. Fees and rates are subject to change without notice. It's always wise to check the terms of any deal before you borrow.

The Arcadia Group? What’s that?

Arcadia Group Ltd. is a British retailing company which owns a number of UK high-street staples (listed below). With over 2,500 stores and employing more than 20,000 staff, it’s often hit the headlines – for both good and bad reasons. As well as Dorothy Perkins, the group includes:

Burton
Evans
Miss Selfridge
Topman
Topshop
Wallis

Repayment options

You can make manual repayments through NewDay Ltd's app by logging in to your online banking or over the phone (0333 220 2503). Alternatively, you may wish to set up a direct debit.

A direct debit protects you from forgetting to make a repayment and either damaging your credit score, getting hit with a penalty fee (£12) 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

Sorry – NewDay Ltd is no longer accepting applications for this card. However you may wish to consider one of the alternatives listed above.

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4 Comments

Calvina
November 1, 2019

I’m planning on using my DP card abroad USA. I want to know what the process is for doing so

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Tom
November 11, 2019

Hi Calvina,

Thanks for getting in touch. You’re free to use your Dorothy Perkins credit card in the US as you would at home, but there are a couple of fees you’ll need to be aware of.

At the time of writing, you’ll be charged a 2.75% foreign usage fee on every transaction you make abroad using your Dorothy Perkins card. Unlike the EU, merchants and businesses in the US are also allowed to add a credit card surcharge, which can be up to 4% of the total purchase. However, they will need to have a sign notifying you of the surcharge at the point of sale.

If you’re looking for a credit card with no foreign usage fees, you can compare a range of them here – https://www.finder.com/uk/credit-cards/best-credit-card-to-use-overseas.

I hope this helps, but please let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks,

Tom

Natalee
October 8, 2019

Please can you tell me can I apply for a store card online

finder Customer Care

Charisse
October 8, 2019

Hi Natalie,

Yes, you can apply for Dorothy Perkins Mastercard online, through their website. Typically, it will only take you about 15 minutes to complete the online application.

Before you apply, check that you meet the eligibility criteria/requirements and read through the PDS/Terms and Conditions before making a decision on whether it is right for you.

I hope this helps.

Cheers,
Charisse

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