MBNA WWF Credit Card

Independent review with up to date rates, fees and special offers for this card...

Raises funds for the WWF
Super long balance transfer offer
Purchase and fraud securities

MBNA credit card review: WWF

THE WWF credit card helps protect the environment with contributions made from MBNA to the World Wildlife Fund for opening the account and every time you make a purchase on the card. The WWF credit card also offers 0% balance transfer rates for 12 months and 0% on purchases for 3 months, plus no annual fee and a range of security features including free purchase protection insurance.

Interest Rates and Fees
		Notes..
Typical APR	15.9% APR (variable)	The typical APR is the rate most people are offered.
Introductory Purchases	0% for 3 months	Payments will be applied towards 0% purchases before 0% balance transfers. However, once the 0% purchase period ends, payments will be applied first towards 0% balance transfers. After the introductory period purchases will be charged at the standard rate of 15.9% p.a.
Balance Transfers	0% for 12 months Includes transferring cash into a current account (4% fee)	Must be made within 90 days of account opening to qualify. Also includes credit card cheques and money transfers (but with a 4% handling fee on money transfers). Payments are applied towards 0% purchases before 0% balance transfers, but when the 0% purchase period ends payments will be applied towards 0% balance transfers before standard rate purchases. After the 0% balance transfer period ends, balance transfers are charged at the standard rate of 17.9% p.a. and money transfers and credit card cheques are charged at the standard rate of 19.9% p.a.
Balance Transfer Fee	3% (£3 minimum)	This fee applies to balance transfers and credit card cheques. Money transfers will be charged a 4% fee.
Cash Withdrawal Rate	27.9% p.a. (variable)	-
Cash Withdrawal Fee	3% (£3 minimum)	-
Annual Fee	None	-
Foreign Transaction Fee	2.99%	This fee will be charged if you make a purchase or cash withdrawal in a foreign currency.

Rewards
		Notes..
Reward #1	WWF Donations	MBNA will donate money to WWF when you take out the card and every time you use the card to make a purchase. These donations are paid by MBNA Europe Bank and do not cost you a penny. MBNA will donate £6 when you first use your card, and 40p for every £100 you spend, plus an extra £2 will be donated each year you continue to carry the card.
Reward #2	10% off the WWF shop	Get a 10% discount off the WWF's eco-friendly gifts and products at wwf.org.uk/shop.
Reward #3	Free Soft Toy	Spend £100 within 90 days and receive a free soft toy to match the animal on your chosen card design.

Cardholder Services & Extras

Online Account Management		You can log in to a website and manage your MBNA WWF credit card account online. Optional paperless statements.
Fraud Guarantee		There is no liability or excess to pay for theft, loss or fraudulent use online or on the high street, as long as you notify MBNA as soon as your card cannot be found or you notice any unsual transactions on your account.
Fraud Monitoring		Fraud Warning System MBNA will monitor your account for any suspicious activity. They also offer a purchase disputes team and a 24/7 365 helpline.
Identity Protection		MBNA do offer a Identity Theft Protection Scheme, which is a free booklet offering advice on how to protect yourself from ID theft.
Verified by Visa		An extra layer of security when shopping online. Register and set up a password-protected identity-check when you shop online with participating online retailers.
Purchase Protection Insurance
Purchase Delivery Insurance
Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Travel Accident Insurance
Travel Inconvenience Insurance
Assistance Abroad
Emergency Card Replacement
Other Extras	- 24 hour UK based customer services - Up to 3 additional cardholders free.
Optional Extras	These are extras that you can choose, but you will have to pay for them. - Payment protection - Card protection - Identity protection alert.

Payments & Payment Details
		Notes..
Credit Limit	£1,500 assumed	Credit limit subject to status.
Interest Free Period	Up to 50 days	For purchases if you pay your statement balance in full and on time every month. There is no interest free period for balance transfers, cheques, money transfers or cash advances - except for those within an interest free promotional offer.
Minimum Monthly Payment	1% (£25 minimum)	If your balance is less than £25 you must repay your balance in full. Otherwise, you must repay the greater of: - £25, OR - 1% of your statement balance before any default charges and interest, plus any default charges and interest on the statement.
Allocation of Payments	Low interest rate balances » Higher interest rate balances	Where there are two or more balances at the same promotional rate they will repaid in the following order: - The one which expires first, Then - If the expiry dates are the same - the one which started first, Then - If the expiry and start dates are the same - the one with the lowest standard rate.
Default Charges	£12	This is how much you will be charged for late payments, returned payments and if you go over your credit limit.

Card Details
		Notes..
Online Application	Yes	-
Card Type	Classic
Payment Company	Visa	The company who provides the payment technology and infrastructure to allow you to use this credit card. Retailers and ATM machines displaying the 'Visa' logo will accept this credit card.
Card Issuer	MBNA	The bank who issues this credit card.
Card Advertiser	MBNA WWF	The company who advertises and promotes this credit card.