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MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.69%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 314

  • Golf offers
  • Cinema Tickets
  • Dining Offers
  • Balance Transfer
  • Purchase Protection
  • Extended Warranty
  • Up to 6% cashback on your spend
  • Buy 1 Get 1 Free movie tickets every month
  • 12 complimentary visits a year to 1,000+ airport lounges
  • No annual fee for the 1st year

on HSBC site

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.69%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 314

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.10%

Cash Advance Fee

3.15 % / Min AED105

Joining Offers

Get AED 500 cashback when you apply for this card by 30 June 2025 and spend AED 6,000 within the first 60 days. Available on primary cards only. You can't have a primary credit card when you apply or in the 6 months before applying.

Key Features

  • Earn upto AED 500 on cashback as joining bonus.
  • No annual fee of for the first year and it'll be waived from the second year onwards, subject to you meeting a minimum spend of AED 12,000. After the first year and on an annual basis thereafter, your Annual Fee will be waived on the HSBC Live+ Credit Card provided you spend a minimum of AED 12,000 in the previous 12 months (“Minimum Spend”) (either domestically or internationally). If you do not meet the Minimum Spend, an Annual Fee of AED 299 (AED 313.95 inclusive of VAT) will be charged in the 13th month. Please refer to the latest Schedule of Services and Tariffs available on HSBC's website for complete details.
  • Get up to 50% off dining bills at over 4,000 restaurants across the UAE with your complimentary Zomato Gold membership.
  • Get discounts at over 400 restaurants across the UAE when you pay with your credit card
  • Buy 1 Get 1 Free movie tickets every month, up to 25% off food and drink at cinemas across the UAE.
  • Enjoy over 200 offers across dining, retail and accommodation across MENA with the Timeout and Golf Access Programme Timeout and Golf Access Programme.
  • Get up to 8% off accommodation with Booking.com when you book on your credit card
  • 12 complimentary visits a year to 1,000+ airport lounges
  • Complimentary travel inconvenience and travel medical insurance for trips booked with your card
  • Discounts at hundreds of dining outlets across the UAE with I Love Dining program
  • Home&Away program with offers on shopping, dining and entertainment at thousands of outlets worldwide
  • Hundreds of 0% Flexi Instalment Plans and partners' discount offers across UAE
  • Protection against unauthorised or fraudulent use of your card

Reward Features

Earn Cashback on ALL spends:

  • Earn 6% (up to AED 200) on dining, 5% (up to AED 200) on fuel and 2% (up to AED 200 each) on groceries, education and entertainment per statement cycle when you spend at least AED 3,000 a month
  • Earn 0.5% on all other spends, and when you spend less than AED 3,000 a month
  • Cashback will be automatically credited to your statement every month.
  • Education cashback will change to 0.5% with no cap from 1 March 2025

There is a minimum spend of AED 3000 in a month which needs to be met to avail the cashback on fuel, supermarket and education categories. Incase the spend is not met one will earn 0.5% cashback on the transactions.

Things To Be Aware Of

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.50%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

  • Dining Offers
  • Balance Transfer
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • No annual fee, late fee, cash advance fee or overlimit fee
  • Access to 25+ lounges across the Middle East
  • No Cash Advance, Late or Overlimit fee
  • Free for life
  • 20% discount on Talabat*

on Citi site

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.50%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.99%

Cash Advance Fee

3.00 % / Min AED 99

Joining Offers

Key Features

  • No annual fee, late payment fee, cash advance fee or overlimit fee- ever
  • Access to select airport lounges across the Middle East with MasterCard Travel Pass app
  • 20% instant discount (up to AED 14) on grocery and food orders twice a month on the Talabat app. Use promo code “MASTERCARD” at checkout.
  • PayLite: turn any big purchases into small payments
  • Complimentary supplementary cards for your family members

Reward Features

The Citi Simplicity card does not include any sort of rewards program. While it is certainly a great option for paying down debt.


Things To Be Aware Of

  • There are no rewards or cashbacks on this card

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.49

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

  • Free for life
  • 2% cashback on ALL YOUR SPENDS - no categories, no fuss!
  • Up to 750 cashback every month
  • Up to 5000 Skywards miles every month
  • Access to 25+ Airport Lounges

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.49

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

Non AED Transaction Fee

1.99

Cash Advance Fee

3 % AED 99

Joining Offers

Key Features

  • Free for Life
  • 2% cashback on ALL YOUR SPENDS - no categories, no fuss!
  • Up to 750 cashback every month
  • Up to 5000 Skywards miles every month
  • Access to 25+ Airport Lounges
  • VOX Cinemas: 2 Free Tickets (B1G1 x 2 times) + 25% off on F&B (single items, min billing amount 40 AED)
  • Talabat: 20% discount (up to AED 14) on grocery and food orders twice a month on the Talabat app. Use code “MASTERCARD” at checkout
  • Musafir.com: Up to 10% off
  • Booking.com: Up to 10% moneyback across millions of properties worldwide via Booking.com/mastercardmea
  • Cleartrip: 8% off
  • Airalo eSIM purchases: 20% off
  • Gym Nation: 1-week free access & membership discounts
  • FarFetch: 10% discount
  • Buy 1 Get 1: hundreds of offers across food & drink, leisure & travel with the Priceless™ Specials Mastercard app (powered by the Entertainer™)
  • Documents required You need to upload your valid Emirates ID and Passport as part of our credit card application process. You also need to take a selfie so that we can verify your identity! How to check the status of the application? You will receive the status of your credit card application as soon as you complete the application process. If your credit card application is under review, then one of our Support team members will contact you within 3-5 business days. One need not create an account with Liv if applying for a credit card through Liv website. However, if applying from Liv app; one must create a Liv account..

Reward Features

Choose the reward points you want to earn (Cashback, Skywards Miles) and the things you want to earn bonus rewards for (groceries, food deliveries, online shopping, travel or something else?). 

  • Earn upto 15% cashback. Upto AED 12,000 Cashback per annum and AED 1,000 per month.
  • Earn upto 1 skyward miles per 1 AED spent. Earn monthly skywards miles of upto 6,600

The Liv. Cashback credit card is tailored for individuals with dynamic, on-the-go lifestyles, offering the ability to earn Skywards Miles with every purchase. Cardholders can choose four spending categories—such as international spending, travel, online shopping, dining, and more—where they will earn "booster" Skywards Miles in addition to base Miles.

The Miles accumulation structure is tiered based on monthly spending:

  • For spending between AED 0-2K, earn a total of 0.05 Skywards Miles per AED 1.
  • Spending between AED 2K-5K earns 0.1 Skywards Miles per AED 1.
  • Spending between AED 5K-15K earns 0.2 Skywards Miles per AED 1.
  • Spending between AED 15K-30K earns 0.5 Skywards Miles per AED 1.
  • Spending above AED 30K earns 1 Skywards Mile per AED 1.

This structure allows cardholders to maximize their Skywards Miles by focusing their spending in categories that matter most to them, particularly when they exceed certain spending thresholds.

Things To Be Aware Of

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.25%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

  • Cinema Tickets
  • Dining Offers
  • Health & Fitness
  • Balance Transfer
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Contactless Tech
  • Free for life card
  • 3.5% cashback at Lulu stores and online
  • Buy 1 get 1 free on movie tickets at Vox Cinemas
  • Complimentary lounge access to over 10 regional airports

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.25%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

Non AED Transaction Fee

1.99%

Cash Advance Fee

3.15 % / Min 103.95

Joining Offers

0% balance transfer with no processing fees.

Key Features

  • Earn up to 3.5 back as Lulu points on spends at Lulu stores and online
  • Exclusive privileges and offers at Lulu
  • Buy 1 get 1 free on movie tickets at Vox Cinemas
  • Free airport lounge access at over 10 lounges across the Middle East
  • Buy 1 Get 1 offers with the Entertainer app
  • Purchase protection cover up to 180 days from date of purchase
  • Up to 30% discounts on round trip international airfare or hotels from Cleartrip.com

Reward Features

Earn LuLu Points
  • Earn 3.5% on LuLu in-store and online spends
  • Earn 2% on fuel spends
  • Earn 1% on utility bill payment
  • Earn 0.35% on all other spends

Redeem Lulu points at over 70 Lulu stores at 1 Lulu point = 1 AED

Things To Be Aware Of

  • Min spend of AED 2,000 req for cinema offers

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.69%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 314

  • Golf offers
  • Valet Parking
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Travel Insurance
  • Purchase Protection
  • Extended Warranty
  • Up to 8% cashback on your spends
  • Unlimited complimentary access to over 1000+ airport lounges
  • Switch between Lifestyle or Travel category any month
  • Two rounds of complimentary golf per month
  • 20% discount on the below Emaar Entertainment Attractions

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.69%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 314

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.34%

Cash Advance Fee

3.15 % / AED 131.25

Joining Offers

Limited Time Offer - Welcome bonus of AED 500 as cashback points!*

*To be eligible for the bonus cashback points a minimum retail spend of AED 15,000 in 60 days of card open date is required. The cashback points will be credited to your EI Rewards account within 90 days of campaign end date i.e. latest by 31 December 2024.

Key Features

  • Rewards – Up to 8% Cashback on your spends.
  • Lifestyle – 4% Cashback on Supermarkets, Dining & Education with 8% Cashback on Fuel.
  • Travel - 4% cashback on Airlines, Hotels & Dining.
  • 2 "Buy 1 Get 1" complimentary movie tickets every month.
  • 2 rounds of complimentary golf per month.
  • Complimentary valet parking service per month.
  • 2 Bronze Meet & Greet services at Dubai Airport.
  • Unlimited Worldwide Airport lounge accesses for the cardholder.

Reward Features

Lifestyle

Merchant Category Cashback % Monthly Cap (in AED)
Supermarket (Domestic) 4% 200
Dining 4% 200
Fuel (Domestic) 8% 100
Education 4% 200
Telecom, Utilities, Real Estate & Govt. Spends 0.5% No Cap
Other spends 1% No Cap

Travel

Merchant Category Cashback % Monthly Cap (in AED)
Airlines 4% 200
Hotels 4% 200
Dining 4% 200
Telecom, Utilities, Real Estate & Govt. Spends 0.5% No Cap
Other spends 1% No Cap


On the Emirates Islamic Switch Cashback Credit Card, the Cashback calculated for the month are for all based on transactions posted in the calendar month based on the category chosen by the customer, Lifestyle or Travel. This means the Cashback earned will only be accrued for transactions billed within the calendar month subject to a minimum spend of AED 2,500.To redeem your accrued cashback as a statement credit, you must have a minimum of AED 300 worth of Cashback in your Cashback wallet.

Things To Be Aware Of

  • A minimum spend of AED 2,500 required for earning cashback

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 10000

RATE

3.68

ANNUAL FEE

AED 1050

  • Dining Offers
  • Balance Transfer
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Travel Insurance
  • Purchase Protection
  • Air Miles
  • Get upto 20000 bonus skywards miles
  • Fast track to Emirates Skywards Silver status
  • Complimentary 12-month Careem Plus subscription
  • Avail hotel discounts and 8% on booking.com

on HSBC site

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 10000

RATE

3.68

ANNUAL FEE

AED 1050

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.1

Cash Advance Fee

3.15 % or AED 105

Joining Offers

  • Get 10,000 sign-up bonus Skywards Miles when you pay your annual card fee
  • Get another 10,000 welcome spend Skywards Miles plus fast track to Silver Tier membership when you spend a minimum of AED 30,000 in eligible spends in the first 60 days

Key Features

  • No Skywards Miles expiry: The Skyward Miles you earn with the card won't expire for as long as your Emirates Skywards account and credit card are open.
  • Fast track to Emirates Skywards Silver status: From year 2 onwards. Just spend at least AED 180,000 on eligible transactions in the previous 12 months, including at least AED 10,000 directly with Emirates.
  • Earn Skywards Miles: Get up to 1.75 Skywards Miles for every USD 1 equivalent in eligible spends on your card.
  • Get a complimentary 12-month Careem Plus subscription.
  • Buy 1 Get 1 Free movie tickets every month at Vox, Reel & Roxy cinemas, plus up to 25% off food and drinks at cinemas across the UAE.
  • Airport Lounge Access: 12 complimentary visits for you and additional cardholders to over 1,000 lounges a year. T&Cs apply.
  • Get 1GB free data roaming, plus 22% off additional data packages, with Airalo. T&Cs apply.
  • Accelerate your Skywards Miles earning with Skywards Living. Pay with your HSBC Emirates Skywards Credit Card with Emirates Skywards partners and multiply your Miles earning.

Reward Features

Earn Skywards Miles when you spend. From buying groceries to paying for flights, you'll earn Miles on every USD 1 equivalent in eligible spends with your card.

Get 1.75 Skywards Miles on direct bookings with Emirates and flydubai in AED|
Get 1 Skywards Miles on non-AED transactions
Get 0.75 Skywards Miles on AED transactions|
Get 0.1 Skywards Miles on government services, public transport, utilities, telecoms, education, real estate, fuel, groceries and supermarkets, insurance and auto dealers (AED)

Accelerate your Skywards Miles earning with Skywards Living. Pay with your HSBC Emirates Skywards Credit Card with Emirates Skywards partners and multiply your Miles earning.

Things To Be Aware Of

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 8000

RATE

3.25%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 525

  • Dining Offers
  • Health & Fitness
  • Balance Transfer
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Purchase Protection
  • Air Miles
  • Earn dnata points for all spends
  • Earn accelerated points at participating merchant outlets
  • Unlimited complimentary ariport lounge access

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 8000

RATE

3.25%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 525

Non AED Transaction Fee

1.99%

Cash Advance Fee

3.15 % / AED 103.95

Joining Offers

Introductory Offer:

 

  • Up to AED 1,000 Travel Vouchers.
  • AED 500 travel voucher on payment of joining fee
  • AED 500 travel voucher after retail spends of AED 10,000 in the first 3 billing statements

Key Features

  • Introductory offer - Up to AED 1,000 Travel Vouchers
  • Earn dnata Points for every spend
  • 10% Rewards for Spends at dnata
  • Earn accelerated rewards at partner stores
  • 0% Interest Instalments for Purchases at dnata
  • Salik auto top-up feature
  • Bon Appetit - exclusive dining discounts
  • Car rental offers from Avis
  • Discounts on air tickets and holiday packages
  • Unlimited complimentary access to over 10 VIP lounges in Middle East
  • Up to 30% discount on travel booking made via Cleartrip Exclusive benefits with Avis car rental services
  • The Bicester Village Shopping Collection Benefits
  • Purchase protection of up to USD 5,000 per year
  • Careem chauffeur benefits - 20% off 3 rides every month
  • Mastercard Priceless Cities offers
  • Mastercard Buy 1 Get 1 free offers
  • Card Fraud Protection cover up to $4,000 per year

Reward Features

Earn dnata rewards

  • Earn dnata Points for every spend on your dnata World Mastercard, with accelerated rewards at partner stores across travel, dining, leisure and entertainment.

  • Earn 15% dnata Points at Costa, City Sightseeing, Giraffe.

  • Earn 10% dnata Points atdnata Travel, MMI, Al Hamra Cellar, Arabian Adventures, Le Clos.

  • Earn 5% dnata Points on Duty Free Shopping.

  • Earn 1.5% dnata Points on all retail spends.

Things To Be Aware Of

  • Specific spend categories earn lower rewards
  • Max spend cap for spends on participating partners

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.85%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 300

  • Cinema Tickets
  • Dining Offers
  • Health & Fitness
  • Balance Transfer
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • 5% cashback on supermarket, Dining and Grocery
  • Free airport transfers
  • Great grocery discounts and cashback

on First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) site

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.85%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 300

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.49%

Cash Advance Fee

3.15 % / Min AED105

Joining Offers

AED 800 cashback bonus when you spend AED 5000 or above in the first 60 days. Get an AED 500 joining bonus when you spend AED 5,000 or more, or an AED 800 bonus when you spend AED 8,000 or more, within the first 60 days of card issuance.

Key Features

  • Get up to 40% off MakeMyTrip bookings
  • Free worldwide airport lounge access
  • Save more with 3% cashback on spending when travelling
  • Free airport transfers
  • Global Blue VIP services
  • Great grocery discounts and cashback
  • 5% cashback on dining out with 50% off Talabat orders
  • Free coffee with Costa
  • Head to the cinema with tickets for AED 20
  • Cashback on other spending and shopping

Reward Features

Supermarket Spending (Including Online)  

Cashback :5%

FAB Rewards: 17 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent

 

Fashion  

Cashback : 5%

FAB Rewards: 17 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent

 

Dining  

Cashback : 5%

FAB Rewards:17 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent

 

All Other Spending (Excluding Select Categories)  

Cashback : 1%

FAB Rewards:3.5 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent

 

Select Categories  

Cashback : 0.15%

FAB Rewards: 0.5 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent

 

Non-AED Spending  

Cashback :  3%

FAB Rewards : 10 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent


Cashback is capped at AED 200 each on dining out, fashion shopping and grocery shopping.

Overall cap of AED 1,000 per month across all categories.

Cashback will be processed in equivalent FAB Rewards, redeemable instantly on the FAB Mobile app.

Things To Be Aware Of

  • Max cashback caps apply to specific categories
  • Foreign transaction fee is 2.49% + scheme charges

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 10000

RATE

3.25

ANNUAL FEE

AED 700

  • Cinema Tickets
  • Dining Offers
  • Health & Fitness
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Air Miles
  • 4% cashback on ALL YOUR SPENDS - no categories, no fuss!
  • Access to 850+ airport lounges world wide
  • Complimentary Airport Transfers
  • VOX Cinemas 3 Free Tickets (B1G1 x 3 times) + 25% off on F&B
  • Up to 1500 cashback every month

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 10000

RATE

3.25

ANNUAL FEE

AED 700

Non AED Transaction Fee

1.99

Cash Advance Fee

3.00 % / AED 99

Joining Offers

Key Features

  • 4% cashback on ALL YOUR SPENDS - no categories, no fuss! Up to 1500 cashback every month
  • Up to 5000 Skywards miles every month
  • Access to 800+ Airport Lounges
  • Annual Fee 700 AED (First Year Free for Liv Max Users)
  • Tax Free International Shopping with Global Blue VIP Services VOX Cinemas: 3 Free Tickets (B1G1 x 3 times) + 25% off on F&B (single items, min billing amount 40 AED)
  • Complimentary Airport Transfers
  • Travel Medical Insurance up to USD 500,000
  • Carrefour: 40 AED off once every month on online orders
  • Talabat: 20% discount (up to AED 14) on grocery and food orders twice a month on the Talabat app. Use code “MASTERCARD” at checkout
  • Musafir.com: Up to 10% off
  • Booking.com: Up to 10% moneyback across millions of properties worldwide via Booking.com/mastercardmea
  • Cleartrip: 10% off
  • Airalo eSIM purchases: 20% off
  • Gym Nation: 1-week free access & membership discounts
  • FarFetch: 10% discount
  • Buy 1 Get 1: hundreds of offers across food & drink, leisure & travel with the Priceless™ Specials Mastercard app (powered by the Entertainer™)
  • Documents required You need to upload your valid Emirates ID and Passport as part of our credit card application process. You also need to take a selfie so that we can verify your identity! How to check the status of the application? You will receive the status of your credit card application as soon as you complete the application process. If your credit card application is under review, then one of our Support team members will contact you within 3-5 business days. One can apply for credit card without creating a Liv account. However, need to have an account with Liv to access other Liv products.

Reward Features

Choose the reward points you want to earn (Cashback, Skywards Miles) and the things you want to earn bonus rewards for (groceries, food deliveries, online shopping, travel or something else?). 

  • Earn upto 15% cashback. Upto AED 18,000 Cashback per annum and AED 1,500 per month.
  • Earn upto 1 skyward miles per 1 AED spent. Earn monthly skywards miles of upto 10,000

The Liv. Cashback  and Cashback plus credit cards are tailored for individuals with dynamic, on-the-go lifestyles, offering the ability to earn Skywards Miles with every purchase. Cardholders can choose four spending categories—such as international spending, travel, online shopping, dining, and more—where they will earn "booster" Skywards Miles in addition to base Miles.

The Miles accumulation structure is tiered based on monthly spending:

  • For spending between AED 0-2K, earn a total of 0.05 Skywards Miles per AED 1.
  • Spending between AED 2K-5K earns 0.1 Skywards Miles per AED 1.
  • Spending between AED 5K-15K earns 0.2 Skywards Miles per AED 1.
  • Spending between AED 15K-30K earns 0.5 Skywards Miles per AED 1.
  • Spending above AED 30K earns 1 Skywards Mile per AED 1.

This structure allows cardholders to maximize their Skywards Miles by focusing their spending in categories that matter most to them, particularly when they exceed certain spending thresholds.

Things To Be Aware Of

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 30000

RATE

3.69%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 2625

  • Dining Offers
  • Balance Transfer
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Travel Insurance
  • Purchase Protection
  • Air Miles
  • Get upto 50000 bonus Skywards Miles
  • Complimentary Emirates Skywards Silver Tier membership
  • No Miles Expiry
  • 3 complimentary visits per month to premium beach clubs
  • Earn up to 2.75 Skywards Miles for every USD spent

on HSBC site

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 30000

RATE

3.69%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 2625

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.1

Cash Advance Fee

3.15

Joining Offers

Get 20,000 sign-up bonus Skywards Miles when you pay your annual card fee

Get another 30,000 welcome spend Skywards Miles when you spend a minimum of AED 50,000 in eligible spends in the first 60 days


Key Features

  • No Skywards Miles expiry: The Skyward Miles you earn with the card won't expire for as long as your Emirates Skywards account and credit card are open.
  • Silver Tier Status: Enjoy complimentary Emirates Silver Tier membership with extensive travel benefits.
  • Earn Skywards Miles: Get up to 2.75 Skywards Miles for every USD 1 equivalent in eligible spends on your card.
  • Beach club visits: Get 3 complimentary visits a month to premium beach clubs across the UAE. T&Cs apply.
  • Get a complimentary 12-month Careem Plus subscription.
  • Buy 1 Get 1 Free movie tickets every month at Vox, Reel & Roxy cinemas, plus up to 25% off food and drinks at cinemas across the UAE.
  • Airport Lounge Access: Access over 1,000 lounges in more than 300 cities worldwide. Complimentary access for you and your additional cardholder plus a guest each. T&Cs apply.
  • Get 1GB free data roaming, plus 22% off additional data packages, with Airalo. T&Cs apply.
  • Accelerate your Skywards Miles earning with Skywards Living. Pay with your HSBC Emirates Skywards Credit Card with Emirates Skywards partners and multiply your Miles earning.

Reward Features

Earn Skywards Miles when you spend. From paying bills to purchasing flights, you'll earn Miles on every USD 1 equivalent in eligible spends with your card.

  • Get 2.75 Skywards Miles on direct bookings with Emirates and flydubai in AED
  • Get 1.5 Skywards Miles on non-AED transactions
  • Get 1 Skywards Miles on AED transactions
  • Get 0.25 Skywards Miles on government services, public transport, utilities, telecoms, education, real estate, fuel, groceries and supermarkets, insurance and auto dealers (AED)
  • Accelerate your skywards miles earning with Skywards Living. Pay with your HSBC Emirates Skywards Credit Card with Emirates Skywards partners and multiply your Miles earning.

Things To Be Aware Of

The Ultimate Platform to Get the Best Credit Card

Credit cards offer a range of benefits catering to different types of financial and lifestyle needs of an individual. Being a convenient payment method, it is bundled with attractive rewards and perks depending on the card selected by the customer.

Credit cards are primarily used for shopping, travel or to meet an unforeseen need or expense

Points to Remember When You Compare & Apply For Credit Cards

Getting confused while selecting the right credit card? We know it is a tough decision to make unless one knows to use it wisely. Financial appetite and priorities vary for everyone.

To help you, SoulWallet has listed out the following key points to be considered prior to apply for best Credit Card in UAE:

  • Rate of interest: An important feature is the rate of interest while you apply for credit card.Tip: Select the card that offers a low rate of interest so it would not disturb any of your future financial plans.
  • Analyze your financial portfolio and spend pattern prior to applying for a credit card.
  • Charges: Credit cards incur charges such as Annual fee, Late fees, Overlimit fees, etc. One must carefully read through the information on charges before making the final selection of a credit card.
  • Minimum income: There is a minimum income slab to apply for a credit card,so before applying for one, you can go through the minimum income requirement and do credit card comparison in UAE and apply for the best credit card as per your monthly income.
  • Key benefits and rewards: Each credit card has its unique rewards and benefits, which add up as an advantage while purchasing any goods or services. You can select and compare credit cardsin UAE which would give you the maximum benefit and rewards as per your needs.

Points to Remember When You Compare Credit Cards in UAE

With the exhaustive list of cards in today’s time offered by banks and various financial institutions, the customers are getting more and more confused. There are multiple shopping cards, travel cards, co- branded cards, fuel cards, and many more. Selecting from the extensive list is a time-consuming process, isn’t it? Understanding the dilemma of the customer, SoulWallet offers a list of credit cards that one can avail for. The credit cards offers have reward points, discount offers, cashback, free movie tickets and much more to interest the shopper.

Here is the exclusive list of cards to select from that will best suit you.

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  • Cashback credit cards: These types of cards provide the most simplistic benefit to its cardholder. When a transaction takes place with a cashback credit card, the user gets a cashback. The cashback is generally provided as a credit in the statement or as per the bank's policy.
  • Points/Rewards credit cards: These credit cards provide an extra benefit to the user in terms of rewards/points, cashback, or discounts.
  • Air miles/travel/Airport lounge access credit cards: These types of cards are best for frequent travelers. Travel with benefits becomes an advantage for customers of such cards as it comes with attractive discounts on flights, complimentary airport lounge access, discounted hotel tariffs, etc. One also gets cashback and Air miles credit cards as per their spends.
  • No annual fee credit cards: Many banks offer no annual fee credit cards where the customer can access the credit card without paying any joining or annual maintenance fee (AMF). Such types of cards are better for early customers who do not wish to pay any such charges mostly the early owners of credit cards.

Eligibility Criteria to Apply for Credit Card

The primary eligibility for a credit card is a salaried monthly income of minimum AED 5000 and additional KYC documents for verification purpose. Different banks have different eligibility criteria depending on the type of credit card one is opting for. Criteria for self employed customers vary bank to bank.

One must be a UAE resident and should carry a valid 1) Passport 2) Residence Visa 3) Emirates ID card.

FAQs

When selecting a credit card in the UAE, consider factors such as annual fees, interest rates, rewards programs, benefits like travel insurance or cashback, and acceptance at your preferred merchants.

You can compare credit cards in the UAE by examining their features, benefits, fees, and rewards programs. Online comparison tools or financial websites can also help you make an informed decision.

Annual fees for credit cards in the UAE vary depending on the card issuer and the type of card. They can range from AED 0 to several thousand dirhams, sometimes waived for the first year or offered as part of a promotion.

Interest rates for credit cards in the UAE can vary widely, ranging from around 30% to 40% per annum, depending on the card issuer and the type of card.

Credit cards in the UAE offer various rewards and benefits, including cashback, airline miles, discounts on dining or shopping, access to airport lounges, travel insurance, and complimentary concierge services.

In addition to annual fees and interest rates, credit cards in the UAE may have other charges such as late payment fees, over-limit fees, foreign transaction fees, and fees for cash advances.

You can apply for a credit card in the UAE by comparing based on rewards and features. We recommend you use Soulwallet’ s comprehensive comparisons. a) Best Cashback Credit Cards b)  Best Skywards Credit Cards c) Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards d) Best No Annual Fee Credit Cards e) Best Premium Credit Cards

Comparing credit cards allows you to find the best fit for your financial needs and lifestyle. It helps you identify cards with the most favorable terms, benefits, and rewards.

Factors to consider include annual fees, interest rates, rewards programs, introductory offers, benefits (such as travel insurance or purchase protection), and additional fees (like foreign transaction fees or late payment charges).

Credit cards come in various types, including rewards cards, cashback cards, travel cards, balance transfer cards, and secured cards. Each type offers different benefits and features.

The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) represents the yearly cost of borrowing money through the credit card. It's crucial to compare APRs, especially if you plan to carry a balance, as lower APRs can result in less interest paid over time.

Consider your spending habits and preferences when evaluating rewards programs. Choose a program that offers rewards or points in categories you frequently spend on, such as groceries, dining, travel, or gas.

While annual fees and APRs are commonly known, be mindful of other fees like foreign transaction fees, balance transfer fees, cash advance fees, and penalty fees for late payments or exceeding the credit limit.

It depends on your financial goals and spending habits. Sign-up bonuses offer immediate benefits, while long-term rewards can provide ongoing value. Consider both aspects to make an informed decision.

Assess the potential value of the card's benefits by analyzing your typical spending habits. Compare this value against the card's annual fees and any additional expenses related to card maintenance. Take into account the convenience factors, especially for travel or lifestyle needs. Benefits such as complimentary airport lounge access, golf offers, airport transfers, valet service, dining discounts, etc., can swiftly offset the annual fee within a short timeframe.

Once you've compared credit cards, streamline your choices according to your preferences and apply for the card that suits your financial requirements and lifestyle best. With Soulwallet, you can either submit a brief request or apply directly with the banks.