The smart way to build better credit

Starting credit limit from £250 to £1,500

Designed to help you build your credit score

Spend instantly with Apple Pay and Google Pay

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Get a response in 60 seconds and the check won’t impact your credit score

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Join over 1 million customers who chose Aqua

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Don’t forget

Failure to make payments on time or to stay within your credit limit means that you’ll pay additional charges, and may make it more expensive and difficult to get credit in the future.

Why should I apply for an Aqua credit card?

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Safe and secure

Our 24/7 fraud protection gives you peace of mind, while our friendly support team is on hand if you ever need help.

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Personalised credit limits

Build your credit with a personalised credit limit, starting from £250-£1500 that could grow if you manage your account well.

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Credit-building support

With expert support, free credit score checks and smart tools like Aqua Coach, join the journey to building better credit.

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39.9% APR  Representative (variable) for Aqua Classic

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Check your eligibility for Aqua with no impact to your credit score

How can an Aqua card benefit you?

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Help a poor credit score

An Aqua card is designed to help you build your credit score.

Get that better credit feeling

People like you are changing their credit stories. Hear how Aqua is helping them feel more confident, in control and on their way to building better credit.

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Hear from our customers

Everybody has their own credit-building journey. Hear directly from the people who’ve used Aqua to help them along the way.

Credit building in one app

  • Track your credit score for free

  • See what shapes your score

  • Personalised steps to help improve credit

  • View your credit report any time

Learn more about Aqua Coach
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No impact on your credit score

With SafeCheck, we let you know whether you’re eligible without impacting your credit score. It’s super easy and you’ll get a response in less than 60 seconds.

39.9% APR

Representative (variable) for Aqua Classic

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Failure to make payments on time or to stay within your credit limit means that you’ll pay additional charges, and may make it more expensive and difficult to get credit in the future.

Use with your digital wallet

Make fast and secure purchases online, through apps or in-store. Add your Aqua card to your digital wallet to start making purchases instantly with your devices.

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Credit available only to UK residents aged 18 and over. Subject to status. Terms apply. The APR and credit limit applicable to your account will depend on our assessment of your application. Credit score could increase with responsible account management. Instant spend is subject to successful identity verification.

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NewDay Ltd is a member of the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) and it subscribes to the FLA's Lending Code. Copies of the FLA's Lending Code can be obtained from www.fla.org.uk.

Credit is provided by NewDay Ltd. NewDay Ltd and NewDay Cards Ltd are companies registered in England and Wales with registered numbers 7297722 and 4134880 respectively. They form part of the NewDay group of companies. The registered office for these companies is 7 Handyside Street, London, N1C 4DA. NewDay Ltd and NewDay Cards Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with numbers 690292 and 682417 respectively. NewDay Ltd is also authorised by the FCA under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (ref no: 555318) for the provision of payment services. Aqua is a trademark of NewDay Cards Ltd, which is used under licence by NewDay Ltd.

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