Halifax Cashback Credit Card review
- Representative example:
- When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 22.94% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 22.9% APR (variable).
- Earn rate
- 1p per £1 spent
- Intro cashback
- Up to £20
- Account fee
- £0
Our verdict
With no annual fee, this cashback credit card could be a good option for those looking to earn something back as they spend.If you’re looking for a credit card that allows you to earn cashback on pretty much all of your everyday spending, the Halifax Cashback credit card could be the answer. Although its cashback rates are not as high as some deals on the market, it makes up for this by not charging an annual fee or capping the amount you can earn. You’ll be able to earn up to 0.25% cashback on your first £4,000 of purchases per calendar year, plus 0.5% on further purchases after that point.
Where you won’t earn cashback is on any balance or money transfers, cash withdrawals, gambling transactions, account interest, fees or charges, payments to current accounts or savings accounts, and payment protection transactions. However, this is pretty standard for cashback cards.
To get the most out of earning cashback, you’ll need to use your credit card for most of your regular spending. However, it’s crucial that you pay off your balance in full each month, otherwise the amount of interest charged could far outweigh the amount of cashback earned. You’ll pay a fairly standard variable interest rate of 22.94% on purchases if you don’t clear your balance each month. The easiest way to ensure you pay off your balance on time is to set up an automatic monthly direct debit for the full balance. The same 22.94% interest rate applies to cash withdrawals, but note that you will be charged interest from the moment you get your cash, so it’s best to avoid withdrawing cash with your card.
Cashback is paid into your credit card account every January which can help reduce your balance. However, it won’t count towards your minimum payment. When applying for the card, Halifax offers its own eligibility checker, Simple Check, which allows you to see how likely you are to get accepted for the card, before making your application in full. It will also give you an estimated credit limit.
Overall, if you’re looking for a straightforward cashback credit card with no annual fee, Halifax’s offering is well worth considering.
Pros
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No annual fee
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Earn cashback on day-to-day spending
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Up to £20 introductory bonus cashback
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Customers report excellent customer service when dealing with Halifax
Cons
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Relatively high balance transfer fee
Details
Product Overview
| Issuer | Bank of Scotland |
| Network | Mastercard |
| Representative APR | 22.9% |
| Annual/monthly fees | £0 |
| Balance transfers | 22.94% |
| Balance transfer fee | 5% |
| Purchases | 22.94% |
| Purchases interest-free period | Up to 56 days |
| Cash advances | 22.94% |
| Minimum credit limit | £0 |
| Maximum credit limit | Subject to status |
| Additional cards available | 1 |
| Introductory Rewards | £20 cashback if £1,000 of purchases made within 90 days |
| Incentive | 0.25% on £1 to £4000 of yearly spend. 0.5% after £4001 of yearly spend. Cashback paid January into Card Account. Maximum spend for cashback purposes is limited to credit limit. |
| Potential costs | 3.5 ★★★★★ |
| Doing its job | 3.0 ★★★★★ |
| Extras | 4.0 ★★★★★ |
| Overall Finder score | 3.5 ★★★★★ |
Fees and charges
| Minimum monthly payment | 2.5% 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) | 2.95% |
| Foreign usage charge (rest of world) | 2.95% |
| Cash advance fee | 5% (min. £0) |
| Late payment fee | £12 |
| Replacement card fee | £0 |
| Duplicate statement fee | £0 |
| Exceeding limit fee | £0 |
| Additional card fee | £0 |
| Dormancy fee | £0 |
Application requirements
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Availability | Available to new customers |
The Halifax Cashback Credit Card is issued on the Mastercard network so it's accepted at more than 50 million merchant locations across more than 210 countries and territories.
How does it compare?
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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. Most of the data in Finder's comparison tables is provided by Moneyfacts.
Repayment options
You can make manual repayments through Halifax's app by logging in to your online banking or over the phone (0345 944 4555). 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
If you've compared cards and settled on the Halifax Cashback Credit Card, completing the secure online application form takes about 15 minutes. Before you apply, check that you meet the eligibility requirements and have the information and documents you'll need to make the process as straightforward as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Can I withdraw cash using the Halifax Cashback Credit Card?
Although it's possible, withdrawing cash from a credit card account is generally not a good idea, as "cash-like transactions" (such as withdrawing cash at an ATM, getting cashback at the till, spending at a casino or buying currency) often incur steep fees and/or higher rates of interest.
The cash advance fee on the Halifax Cashback Credit Card is 5%.
The interest rate on this part of your balance will be 22.94% (chargeable from the day of the transaction – the card's usual "up to 56 days interest-free" grace period won't apply).
How much does it cost to use the Halifax Cashback Credit Card abroad?
Non-sterling transactions are subject to a 2.95% charge. For example, if you spend 200 euros (£172.59), it'll cost you around £5.09 in fees.
What is the minimum payment on the Halifax Cashback Credit Card?
Each month, you must pay at least 2.5% of your balance at that point or £5.00 – whichever of the 2 figures is greater. So if you had, say, £180.00 outstanding, you'd pay £5.00, and if you had £800.00 outstanding, you'd pay £20.00.
Paying only the minimum required amount each month is generally not advisable as it tends to be a very expensive way to borrow money, which can lead to persistent debt.
Finder credit card scores
Our experts score cashback credit cards to determine their value against similar products on the market. We look at a number of important factors, like welcome bonuses, introductory and ongoing earn-rates, any limits or restrictions to earning cashback, plus the potential costs involved with running the card both in the short and longer term.
You can read more about our scoring criteria on our credit card methodology page.
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