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MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.99%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

  • 5 FAB Rewards on your online spending
  • Get 20% off shopping on Namshi.com
  • Movie tickets at only AED 20
  • Get unlimited airport lounge access globally
  • Get 20,000 bonus FAB Rewards a month

on First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) site

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.99%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.61

Cash Advance Fee

3.15 % AED 157.5

Joining Offers

Key Features

  • Get 20% off shopping on Namshi.com
  • 5 FAB Rewards on your online spending
  • Dine with up to 20% off at over 150 restaurants in the UAE
  • Enjoy discounts of up to 20% on entertainment and attractions in the UAE
  • Get up to 10% off Farfetch.com
  • Movie tickets at only AED 20
  • Get 20,000 bonus FAB Rewards a month
  • Receive 5 FAB Rewards on your online spending
  • Earn 1 FAB Reward on all other spending including abroad
  • Enjoy an 8% discount on cleartrip.ae
  • Get unlimited airport lounge access globally
  • Receive 10% off car and truck rentals
  • Hassle-free travel visa fulfillment
  • Get purchase protection
  • Stay covered with Credit Shield

Reward Features

Get 20,000 bonus FAB Rewards a month
Enjoy monthly FAB Rewards bonuses of 20,000 FAB Rewards if you spend AED 10,000 or more each month.

Receive 5 FAB Rewards on your online spending
Keep shopping online - each time you use your FAB Rewards Indulge Card for online purchases, you’ll receive 5 FAB Rewards for every AED 1 spent.

Earn 1 FAB Reward on all other spending including abroad
There are more rewards for you. Get 1 FAB Reward* for each AED 1 spent on all other spending in the UAE and aboard (including non-AED currencies).

Use your FAB Rewards for cashback and much more
FAB’s exclusive loyalty programme, FAB Rewards gives you several rewards across your banking. Redeem rewards on retail, dining, cashback, miles and entertainment. Manage your rewards quickly and easily through the FAB Mobile app. 

FAB Rewards earning is capped at 50,000 FAB Rewards per month.

*Selected categories will earn 0.5 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent
*Supermarkets, telecom, fuel, education, government, charities, transport, rental, insurance and fast-food spending will earn 0.5 FAB Reward for every AED 1 spent.

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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 up to AED 800 cashback. Enjoy AED 600 when you apply for selected credit cards, plus AED 100 the first time you use your card in your mobile wallet, and AED 100 when you apply for your first supplementary card and use it for one transaction.

The campaign is open to all new and existing HSBC customers who apply and receive approval for a new primary credit card and who do not have a primary credit card at the time of application and had not had one during the 6 months prior to applying.

Key Features

  • Earn upto AED 800 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.
  • Education cashback will change to 0.5% with no cap from 1 March 2025
  • 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 UAEcinemas 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.

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

3.69%

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 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

3.50%

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

3.85%

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 8000

RATE

3.25%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

  • Dining Offers
  • Balance Transfer
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Travel Insurance
  • No caps, no minimum spend, no redemption process & no spend
  • 3% on non AED spend | 2% on Grocery Spend | 1% on all Other
  • Unlimited access to 1000+ lounges worldwide
  • No Annual Membership Fee (AMF) subject to spend*
  • Airport Transfers: 2 rides per year

on Citi site

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 8000

RATE

3.25%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.99%

Cash Advance Fee

3.00 % / Min 99

Joining Offers

No annual fee in year 1. From  year 2, annual fee is waived unless the annual spend is below AED 9,000, in which case a fee of AED 300 will apply


Key Features

  • No Annual Membership Fee (AMF) subject to spend*
  • Automatic cash back on all purchases, with no minimum spend:
  • 3% on Non-AED spend
  • 2% on Grocery Spend
  • 1% on all other spend
  • No caps (up to the credit limit each month), no redemption process and no spend categories excluded
  • Airport Lounges: Unlimited access to 1,100+ lounges worldwide for primary & supplementary cardholders with MasterCard Travel Pass app
  • Airport Transfers: 2 rides per year (up to AED 110 each) using code "MAUAE2“ on the Careem app
  • Talabat: 20% discount (up to AED 14) on grocery and food orders twice once month on the Talabat app. Use code “MASTERCARD” at checkout
  • Booking.com: Up to 10% cash back to wallet across millions of properties worldwide via Booking.com/mastercardmea
  • Travel Accident & Medical Insurance for delayed flights, lost luggage and emergency medical conditions
  • No AMF for year 1. AMF waived for year 2 onwards subject to min AED 9,000 spend in previous 12 months, otherwise AED 300 fee applies

Reward Features

Unlimited, Automatic Cashback on all Spend

 

3% cashback on all non-AED spend

2% cashback on all grocery/supermarket spend

1% on all other spend

 

No caps (up to monthly credit limit), no minimum spend, no redemption process and no spend categories excluded.

Things To Be Aware Of

  • 2nd year Annual Fee of AED 300 if annual spend < AED 9,000

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.85

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

  • Golf offers
  • Valet Parking
  • Cinema Tickets
  • Dining Offers
  • Balance Transfer
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Purchase Protection
  • Extended Warranty
  • Four plans offered under this Visa Signature Card
  • 50% off on Vox & Reel cinemas
  • Complimentary Valet, Golf and Airport lounge access
  • Enjoy a regular monthly cashback of up to AED 500
  • Pay per month and choose your design

on Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) site

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.85

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.99%

Cash Advance Fee

3.00 % / or AED 105

Joining Offers

Double cashback for first two months till 31st March 2024

Key Features

  • Use your CBD One Card with the selected plan on your favorite listed brands to enjoy double cashback up to AED 1,000 for first 60 days from card issuance date.
  • Enjoy a regular monthly cashback of up to AED 500 from 3rd month onwards.
  • Watch your favorite movie with 50% off on Vox & Reel cinemas.
  • Free yourself from parking worries at selected Malls & Airport locations in Dubai & Abu Dhabi with CBD’s complimentary Valet Parking.
  • Enjoy Golf with your friends & family with 4 Complimentary rounds of golf every month at Trump International Golf Club.
  • Relax and entertain yourself during travel with up to 8 times free access to Airport Lounge with CBD One Visa Signature.
  • Pay in instalments with 0% Easy payment plan
  • Pay your other bank credit card with Balance transfer
  • Need Cash instantly, get Quick cash.
  • For global benefits offered by Visa

Reward Features

There are three plans available: One, One Plus, and One VIP.

For the One plan, the regular monthly cashback is AED 135, with a double cashback promotion of AED 270. The plan is free for the first 36 months, and from the 37th month onwards, a monthly fee of AED 39 is waived if a minimum total spend of AED 8,000 is met. The minimum total monthly spend required to avail cashback is AED 5,000, and transactions on selected brands like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Uber are eligible for cashback.

For the One Plus plan, the regular monthly cashback is AED 250, with a double cashback promotion of AED 500. Similar to the One plan, it's free for the first 36 months, and from the 37th month onwards, a monthly fee of AED 69 is waived if a minimum total spend of AED 15,000 is met. The minimum total monthly spend required to avail cashback is AED 8,000, and transactions on selected brands like Netflix, Spotify, and Starbucks are eligible for cashback.

For the One VIP plan, the regular monthly cashback is AED 500, with a double cashback promotion of AED 1,000. This plan is free with a minimum spend of AED 22,000, otherwise, a monthly fee of AED 99 applies if the spend criteria are not met. The minimum total monthly spend required to avail cashback is AED 15,000, and transactions on selected brands like Fitness First and Class Pass are eligible for cashback.

*Starter Plan is free for life with no cashback benefit.

Things To Be Aware Of

  • 50% off on Vox & Reel cinemas requires a spend of AED 5000

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 12000

RATE

3.49

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

  • Golf offers
  • Valet Parking
  • Cinema Tickets
  • Dining Offers
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • You’ll get two cards - a Diners Club and a Mastercard credit
  • Unlimited complimentary airport lounge access across the wor
  • Complimentary access to top golf courses across the UAE
  • 5% on grocery, electronics, utilities, education and fuel
  • Exclusive for Abu Dhabi residents

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 12000

RATE

3.49

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

Non AED Transaction Fee

1.99%

Cash Advance Fee

3.15 % / AED 104

Joining Offers

Exclusive current offer: No Annual Fee

Key Features

  • You’ll get two cards - a Diners Club and a Mastercard credit card so you can benefit from the offers from both. Below are some of the key features.
  • Buy 1 get 1 movie ticket free offer on Royal Cinemas:
  • Minimum monthly spend of AED 5,000 is appliable to avail this offer
  • Cardholders can redeem up to 3 tickets per month
  • Service charges of AED 125/- + VAT will be applicable if minimum monthly is below AED 5,000
  • Unlimited complimentary airport lounge access across the world
  • Concierge services to take care of your time-consuming errands
  • Complimentary access to top golf courses across the UAE
  • With your Diners Club and Mastercard credit cards, you can enjoy a relaxing day with complimentary* access to the top 5 golf courses across the UAE
  • Trump International Golf Course
  • Arabian Ranches Golf Club
  • Jebel Ali Golf Course
  • Abu Dhabi Golf Club
  • Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club
  • A processing fee of AED 30 per booking and no-show fees apply. Charges vary from course to course.
  • Valet Parking at selected locations in Abu Dhabi
  • 0% Easy Payment Plans at select Merchant Outlets
  • Utility bill payments facility
  • Use both your Diners and Mastercard credit card to gain access to over 300 airport lounges across the Middle East and over 1000 lounges across the world.
  • Mastercard lounge access
  • Indulge in over 25 regional and international LoungeKey, marhaba and CAC lounges across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, Egypt, Morocco, USA, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Singapore and more, no matter which airline or airline class you're travelling in. Simply present your Mastercard credit card at any participating LoungeKey Program airport lounge and enter immediately. Supplementary cardholders can use this benefit too.
  • Enjoy unlimited complimentary visits for self. Additional guests will be charged extra.|
  • Diners Club lounge access
  • Diners Club lounge access
  • Diners Club lounge access
  • Indulge in over 1,000 comfortable premium lounges in more than 300 cities worldwide. Simply present your Diners Club card at any participating airport lounge and enter immediately, no matter which airline or airline class you're travelling in. Supplementary cardholders can use this benefit too.
  • Enjoy unlimited complimentary visits for self*. Additional guests will be charged extra.*Minimum spend criteria applies.
  • Introducing the new Credit Shield Pro, our enhanced insurance product, underwritten by Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company, that brings you even more benefits and extended coverage.
  • Key features
  • 0.99% monthly fee of your card's outstanding balance
  • Up to AED 300,000 decease cover per cardholder
  • AED 100 pay out per day in case of hospitalization
  • Up to AED 60,000 job loss cover for up to 12 months or until re-employment

Reward Features

Earn Plus Points on spends
5% rewards on grocery, electronics, utilities, education and fuel
0.5% rewards on other spends including travel, dining, hotels and online
Plus Points earning cap per statement is applicable.


Plus Points loyalty program rewards you for your everyday spends using your Emirates NBD Credit Card. You are automatically enrolled to the program when you activate your credit card.

Things To Be Aware Of

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 8000

RATE

3.25%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

  • Cinema Tickets
  • Dining Offers
  • Balance Transfer
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Travel Insurance
  • Purchase Protection
  • No Annual Membership Fee (AMF) subject to spend*
  • Unlimited access to 1,100+ lounges worldwide
  • Flat 30% off 2 movie tickets at VOX Cinemas every month
  • No annual fee in year 1

on Citi site

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 8000

RATE

3.25%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.99%

Cash Advance Fee

3.00 % / Min 99

Joining Offers

No annual fee in year 1. From  year 2, annual fee is waived unless the annual spend is below AED 9,000, in which case a fee of AED 300 will apply


Key Features

  • No Annual Membership Fee (AMF) subject to spend*
  • Redeem points for cash back or travel-related spend at a click of a button from Citi Mobile® App
  • Airport Lounges: Unlimited access to 1,100+ lounges worldwide for primary & supplementary cardholders with MasterCard Travel Pass app
  • Airport Transfers: 2 rides per year (up to AED 110 each) using code "MAUAE2“ on the Careem app
  • Movies: 30% off 2 movie tickets per month at VOX cinemas
  • Talabat: 20% discount (up to AED 14) on grocery and food orders twice once a month on the Talabat app. Use code “MASTERCARD” at checkout
  • Booking.com: Up to 10% cash back to wallet across millions of properties worldwide via Booking.com/mastercardmea
  • Purchase Protection Cover (up to $5,000 p.a.) for damaged or stolen items within 90 days of purchase
  • Travel Accident & Medical Insurance for delayed flights, lost luggage and emergency medical conditions
  • No AMF for year 1. AMF waived for year 2 onwards subject to min AED 9,000 spend in previous 12 months, otherwise AED 300 fee applies

Reward Features

Earn 1.5 ThankYou® Points per USD on all grocery & non-AED spend and 1 ThankYou® Point per USD of AED spend

 

With your ThankYou® Points you have the flexibility to redeem for cash rebates,  merchandise, gift vouchers and many other rewarding experiences 

 

-- Choose from merchandise ranging from apparel to electronics to home goods and more

- Pay with Points for your purchases through SMS or Citibank Online

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.

Click here to find our top credit card recommendations for you

  • 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.