What is a cashback credit card?

The concept is simple - for every pound you spend on your credit card, you receive a percentage back to your account either monthly or annually. You'll usually get between 0.5% and 1.25% of the amount you spend back as cashback.

Some cashback credit cards are less generous to higher spenders, while other credit cards offer more cashback the more you spend on the card. As long as you pay off your balance in full each month, cashback credit cards can be a great way of earning extra cash.

Should I get a cashback credit card?

This depends on how you use your credit card - cashback credit cards often have high interest rates, meaning any cashback you earn would be written off by the interest you'd pay on your balance. If you're always able to pay off your balance in full, a cashback credit card could help you earn money back on your spending.

Cashback credit cards aren't suited to those looking to transfer a credit card balance - a better alternative is a credit card with a low interest rate and a 0% introductory offer.