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4.78
Based on 19,912 reviews, last reviewed 20th Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Very good banking experience, one of the best credit... Very good banking experience, one of the best credit cards I’ve ever used Reviewed on: 20th January 2026
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Claire H

Latest lowest rating:

1

Poor complaints handling and broken promises I had a frustrating experience with Vanquis that I need to share. Called the activation number on my new card sticker and it straight up didn’t work. ... Read more Reviewed on: 7th January 2026
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About this product

The Vanquis Credit Builder credit card is available to apply for online.

Build your credit rating by paying on time and staying within your limit. With a Vanquis Credit Card, you don’t pay any annual sign-up fees. You pay transaction fees for withdrawing cash, balance transfers and using your card in a foreign currency.

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Vanquis Credit builder credit card reviews (19912)

Card review

3
Interest rate is high and no limit increase for years. Only use the card as a 2nd or 3rd option Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

High interest rates and my limit has very rarely inc...

3
High interest rates and my limit has very rarely increased in the approx 13 years I’ve had the account Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

Best credit card to build your credit history

5
This is the first card I got to build my credit history it started with a higher Apr but eventually over time once I built a good credit history they increased my credit limit and lowered mu Apr and the customer service along with the mobile app Exceptional would highly recommend to a person looking to start out building there credit history. Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

My options

5
They make sure you are always up to date on everything like remaining you like a few days before you have to pay your bill and there customers service always polite. Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

Never offer an increase and been with long time

3
Never offer an increase and been with long time Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

Initial limit was good but no credit increases and a...

4
Initial limit was good but no credit increases and app constantly asks me to add card to Apple wallet even though I have added Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

Opportunity to build one's credit.

4
Opportunity to build one's credit. Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

Helpful staff and easy to use app

5
Very helpful, both via the app which is easy to use and via the phone where staff are polite and helpful and empathic and sensitive when needed Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

Good service

5
Very good app and service, new features such as Google pay have helped a lot and i have never had an issue Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

Great service

5
Every time I’ve had to phone customer service has been amazing. The app is so easy to use and i love it. Can’t fault it at all. Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

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