Rather than exiting from international credit card businesses, MBNA in the UK are launching two-card/one account packages.
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M&M Amex + Visa credit cards come with a welcome bonus of 1,500 award miles when you make your first card purchase within the first 90 days.
However, a similar package of BMI Amex + Visa credit cards comes with a welcome bonus of 25,000 destinations miles when you spend £250 within the first 90 days.