Traveling using the BMI credit card it's probably the way to go for those living over in Europe and elsewhere where this very well-known airline does business. The card itself is actually paired up with American Express in many instances as well as MBNA, meaning that this award-winning instrument for credit will be very widely accepted pretty much anywhere in the world.

It's helpful to look at the BMI credit card as more of a travel-related card, including charging for goods and services of all kinds that might have something to do with travel such as rental cars, hotels and the like. Of course, the primary purpose for this card is airline travel, not only on BMI, but on many of its partner airlines. For that, quite a few rewards and benefits are possible.

The first thing that a person who is issued the BMI credit card obtains is the Diamond Club status whenever any card from BMI is obtained. Think of this particular perk as a way of managing travel online, including bookings and the earning of frequent flier miles. BMI is a member of the Star Alliance, with probably the most famous airline in the alliance being United. As a sweetener, 4500 flier miles will be awarded immediately.

There are also over 900 destinations worldwide that members of the alliance fly to, meaning that the chances of earning even more miles, perks and rewards relatively quickly will be very high. Of course, the most notable perk when earning these kinds of miles is free travel, but a wide range of other ways of spending these miles is available, including on gifts and treats, such as fine wines and other high class items.

When used by residents of Europe, there are certainly some attractive welcome bonuses just for getting the card, including round-trip travel sufficient enough for two flights in designated “zones.” For instance, cities in one particular zone include Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Dublin to name just three very notable destinations. And for every one British pound spent, one will earned 1.5 destination miles in return.

When booking travel through BMI's online website, And using DPMI credit card, three destination miles will be earned in almost every case. As far as introductory or “teaser” rates, the BMI credit card offers a very nice 0% rate on balance transfers for 12 months and 0% rate on purchases obtained for three months from the date the card account is opened.

The effective interest rate for the card is typically around 15.9% for the BMI American Express credit card from MBNA. This is a variable rate, so keep that in mind before applying. The BMI Plus American Express credit card from MBNA comes with a higher interest rate but it also features higher rewards for travel and use of the card, which can make sense for those who fly frequently.

In total, there seems to be a lot to like about this particular card, including its interest rate and all of the travel and rewards perks that BMI offers for those who qualify for the card. Just remember to manage all credit issued with intelligence and this possibility and the card should serve well in most any circumstance.