MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
3.49%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 103.95
Joining Offers
Apply now for a new Emirates Islamic Credit Card and get a voucher worth up to AED 200 for all your purchases at noon.com including noon, FOOD and DAILY. A minimum retail purchase of AED 2,500 by November 30, 2023 is required to get the AED 200 noon.com gift voucher.
Offer valid only for new Emirates Islamic Credit Card customers who apply for an Emirates Islamic Credit Card by September 30, 2023 and receive approval latest by October 31, 2023.
Offer not valid for customers with an active Emirates Islamic Credit Card or for customers who closed their Cards within the last six months.
Key Features
Reward Features
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.75%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.75%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.49%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 105
Key Features
Reward Features
You can benefit from the offers above after a minimum spend of AED 1,250 on your du Titanium Credit Card in the month prior.
Customers will earn 10% cashback with du auto payment setup until 1 June 2021, then cashback will be based on spend criteria.
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 15,000
RATE
3.49%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 735
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 15,000
RATE
3.49%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 735
Non AED Transaction Fee
3.49%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 103.95
Joining Offers
The Emirates Islamic Flex Elite Credit Card is precisely that. Receive a welcome bonus equivalent to AED 750 with 75,000 EI SmartMiles upon payment of your first year annual fee. Your key to unforgettable adventures awaits!.
Begin with a generous welcome bonus of AED 750 and embark on a journey of earning rewards for all your spends. Travel worry-free with multi-trip insurance and unwind with unlimited complimentary Airport Lounge accesses for you & a guest. Discover how this card can transform your everyday into something extraordinary.
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn EI SmartMiles
Earn Upto 3.75 EI Smart Miles per AED on international transactions.
Earn Upto 2.5 EI Smart Miles per AED on local transactions.
You can redeem your EI SmartMiles
10,000 EI SmartMiles = 1,750 AirRewards by Air Arabia
10,000 EI SmartMiles = 1,500 Etihad Guest Miles
10,000 EI SmartMiles =2,500 Marriott Bonvoy Points
10,000 EI SmartMiles = 1,750 Qatar Airways Privilege Club Avios Points
10,000 EI SmartMiles = 1,000 Skywards Miles
7,500 EI SmartMiles = 5,000 Smiles
6,500 EI SmartMiles = 1,000 Upoints By Emaar
Miles will be transferred within 5 working days
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.69%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 314
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
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
Reward Features
Earn Cashback on ALL spends:
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.
on HSBC site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 15,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 15,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 105
Joining Offers
Receive 10,000 bonus TouchPoints when you spend AED 10,000 each month
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Touchpoints
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
1.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 103.95
Joining Offers
Introductory Offer:
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn dnata rewards
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.50%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min 99
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn RAKrewards
Monthly Spend Tier & RAKrewards earned per 1 AED:
Monthly Spend Tier & RAKrewards per 1 AED on Fuel:
Monthly Spend Tier & RAKrewards per 1 AED on Cinema:
Above AED 5,000 - 50
Redeem online, anytime against flights, hotels and range of products and services.
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.20%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min 99
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Cashback on all spends
If your Cashback on Supermarket, Dining and Cinemas exceed the monthly maximum Cashback cap for these categories, then the excess spend amount in these categories will earn you Cashback at standard Cashback rates.
Monthly Spend Tier & Cashback on all other spends:
Standard Cashback*
In addition to the above you will earn up to 2% Cashback on your Domestic & International Retail Purchase Transactions, Internet Transactions and International Cash Advances
Max cashback payable across all categories = 1,500 p.m
*Effective April 14th, 2020, all spends under the category of Charities, Government Services, Bill Payments, Schools, Education, Transits, Transport, Telecommunication, Real Estate, Petrol/Gas stations, Health & Beauty, Club Membership, Computer Services, Automobiles & Vehicles and Insurance Services will earn 0.25% cashback for every AED 1 spent.
*Effective May 14th, 2020, all spends under the category of Charities, Government Services, Bill Payments, Schools, Education, Transits, Transport, Telecommunication, Real Estate, Petrol/Gas stations, will earn 0.25% cashback for every AED 1 spent.
The minimum threshold to redeem cashback for the Titanium card is AED 500.
Transactions made through any of the banking channels i.e. IVR, Internet Banking, Mobile, CDMs, ATM’s, Branches or any other RAKBANK payment channels will not be eligible for any cashback/rewards.
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.85%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.85%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min 105
Joining Offers
New credit card customers enjoy 0% interest on Cash on Call 6- and 12-month plans within 30 days of card issuance. Apply instantly through the CBD Mobile app.
Offer valid until 31 March 2024. One time processing fee of 1.99% and 4% respectively, applies.
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Reward Points
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 525
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 525
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 105
Joining Offers
AED 200 cashback joining offer ( requires a spend of AED 5000)
1. The offer is valid for only New to Bank or New to Product credit card applications from the period starting from 1st May to 31st July 2023 (“the Offer Period”).
2. Existing Standard Chartered clients currently holding any Standard Chartered issued credit cards are not eligible for the Offer.
3. The eligible credit cards are Visa Infinite, Manhattan Rewards +, Cashback, Saadiq credit cards and except X credit card.
4. Credit card applications sourced via sales representatives will not be eligible for the Offer.
5. The Bank will credit cashback to the client’s credit card statement.
6. Successful applications will receive the cashback on 31 December 2022.
7. Clients will have until 30 November 2022 to meet the spend requirement as stated in the below grid..
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn 360° Reward Points on all spends on your Standard Chartered Manhattan Platinum Credit Card
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.85%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 300
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
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
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
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.5%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.5%
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
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
on Citibank site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 10,000
RATE
2.99%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 750
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 10,000
RATE
2.99%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 750
Non AED Transaction Fee
3.00%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15% / Min 105
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn UAB Cashback:
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 105
Key Features
Reward Features
arn excellent Cashback rates on Standard Chartered Platinum X Credit Card:
Supermakets spends, utility spends and education:
Upto 10% on online, foreign currency and mobile wallets.
Cashback points are valid for 12 months.
Value of a point is 1 AED
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.5%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.5%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.90%
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
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
on Citibank site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 25,000
RATE
2.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 1499
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 25,000
RATE
2.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 1,499
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.10%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min AED99
Joining Offers
Get Joining bonus Skywards Miles of 20,000 on payment of annual fee of AED 1,499. The bonus Skywards Miles will be credited within a week of the next statement cycle. The card is also available with First year free offer without the joining bonus miles, offer is valid till 31st Jan 2023.
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Emirates Skywards Miles on all spends
The RAKBANK Emirates Skywards World Elite Mastercard Credit Card lets you earn Skywards Miles on all types of spends. What’s more, these Skywards Miles are awarded based on total monthly spends in Dirhams to keep it simple for you.
Skywards Miles award will be reduced to 50% if spend in special categories (such as Charities, Government Services, Bill Payments, Schools, Transits, Transport, Telecommunication, Real Estate, Petrol/Gas stations, Supermarkets, Health & Beauty, Club Membership, Motion Pictures & Theatres, Computer Services, Automobiles & Vehicles) exceeds 50% of total spends for the month.
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
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
Reward Features
Redeem Lulu points at over 70 Lulu stores at 1 Lulu point = 1 AED
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
1.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 103.95
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Emaar Upoints
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 12,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 12,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
3.14%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min 99
Joining Offers
Apply for a Platinum credit card and get it free along with a voucher worth AED 300 to spend on Noon.com.
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Plus Points Rewards
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.00%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.00%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
0.00%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / AED 200
Key Features
Reward Features
Reward yourself when you spend on your Islamic Finance House Mastercard Gold Covered Card:
3D Secure
Be assured that you are protected from any cyber theft or fraud when using your covered card online.
With encrypted One Time Passwords sent to your registered mobile phone for your online transactions, no one but you, yourself can authorize the debit of your card.
Credit Shield (Takaful) Insurance
Credit Shield (Takaful) insurance covers your card outstanding balance in the unfortunate event of Death and Total Permanent disability.
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 105
Key Features
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 105
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Cashback
Receive 1.5% cash back on all purchases. Monthly purchases of at least AED 1,000 required
Maximum monthly cash back is AED 1,000
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.09%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.09%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
-
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / AED 200
Key Features
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.20%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min 99
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Cashback
All spends under the category of Bill Payments (Telecommunication & utility), Real Estate, Car Rentals, Transport and Petrol/Gas Stations will earn 0.25% cashback for every AED 1 spent.
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.20%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min 99
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Cashback
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 12,000
RATE
3.85%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 999
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 12,000
RATE
3.85%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 999
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / AED 105
Joining Offers
Promotion validity: 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2024. (Offer is valid for cards issued between the above dates)
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Smiles points on every AED spent:
Redeem Smiles points:
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.79%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 210
Joining Offers
Joining bonus offer of AED 500 on Cashback card, AED 500 on Platinum Elite card and AED 2,000 on Solitaire card Eg: if a card is setup in June, AED 4,500 needs to be spent by 31st August to get the Joining Bonus.
Cashback that will be credited subject to customer spending AED 4,500 in Acquisition Month + 2 months timelines. Eg: if a card is setup in June, customer has to be spend AED 4,500 by 31st August to get the Joining Bonus.
Key Features
Reward Features
Unlimited Cashback on all spend
The cashback will be calculated on your statement date. For example: For customers with a statement date (billing cycle) on the 23rd - Spends posted between 23rd and 22nd of every month will be considered.
The cashback can be redeemed on achievement of a minimum of AED 100/- as cashback balance.
To redeem your cashback: - Visit Mashreq Online Banking on mashreq.com for online redemption, or - Call the Direct Banking Center at 04-4244444 and place a request for the same. The cashback will be credited within a maximum of 3 working days into the Cashback Credit Card account.
the cashback earned has a maximum validity of 18 months from the date of earning. If the cashback is not redeemed within this period, it will be expired.
20% cashback for the first 6 months at Zomato, Netflix, Careem, Noon, UberEats, iTunes, Uber, Du, Talabat, Amazon Prime & Etisalat
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.50%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.50%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min AED 99
Key Features
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
on Citibank site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 10,000
RATE
3.69
ANNUAL FEE
AED 630
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 10,000
RATE
3.69
ANNUAL FEE
AED 630
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.10%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 105
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
Reward Features
on HSBC site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 525
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 525
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 105
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn excellent Cashback rates on Standard Chartered Platinum X Credit Card:
Supermakets spends, utility spends and education:
Upto 10% on online, foreign currency and mobile wallets.
Cashback points are valid for 12 months.
Value of a point is 1 AED
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.69%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 314
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
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
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
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.69%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.69%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.10%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 105
Joining Offers
Enjoy a Welcome Bonus of AED 500 as talabat credit when you sign up for the card.
Important note:
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn talabat credit every time you spend using the card as per below:
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 525
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 525
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 105
Joining Offers
Annual Fees for primary credit cardholders will be waived if retail spends of the preceding 12 months exceeds AED 9,000 or equivalent.
Key Features
Reward Features
2% cashback on international spends (in non-AED currency) • 2% cashback on Airline* spends • 1% cashback** on all domestic spends (in AED currency).
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.85
ANNUAL FEE
AED AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.85
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / or AED 105
Key Features
Reward Features
The Total Monthly Spend Tiers for ENOC/EPPCO Service Station Spends and Other Spends are categorized as follows:
- For spends between AED 0 to AED 2,499, customers receive 3% back (equivalent to 3 Yes Rewards) per 1AED spend, with a maximum cap per month of AED 75 (7,500 Yes Rewards). Additionally, they can earn up to 1% back (up to 1 Yes Reward Point) on other spends within this tier.
- For spends between AED 2,500 to AED 9,999, customers receive 10% back (equivalent to 10 Yes Rewards) per 1AED spend, with a maximum cap per month of AED 125 (12,500 Yes Rewards).
- For spends exceeding AED 10,000, customers receive 15% back (equivalent to 15 Yes Rewards) per 1A
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.85
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
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
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.
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MINIMUM SALARY
AED 10,000
RATE
3.25
ANNUAL FEE
AED 700
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 10,000
RATE
3.25
ANNUAL FEE
AED 700
Non AED Transaction Fee
1.99
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / AED 99
Key Features
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?).
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:
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.
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MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
1.99
Cash Advance Fee
3 % AED 99
Key Features
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?).
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:
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.
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MINIMUM SALARY
AED 40,000
RATE
2.79
ANNUAL FEE
AED 1,500
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 40,000
RATE
2.79
ANNUAL FEE
AED 1
Non AED Transaction Fee
3.15%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / or AED 105
Key Features
Reward Features
Indulge in exclusive experiences with unlimited cashback when you use your UAB World Mastercard Credit Card. Maximise your cashback by shopping across categories and brands at all local and international retail chains.
Bank accounts provide valuable services to users and facilitate personal and business transactions, adding ease to life. Sometimes, one doesn't have any money, and at that point, one may wonder about an online bank account opening with a zero balance account in UAE. Yes, you read it right. It is not a possibility but a reality in the UAE. The cherry on top is its easy and straightforward process of opening an account.
Bank accounts provide valuable services to users and facilitate personal and business transactions, adding ease to life. Sometimes, one doesn't have any money, and at that point, one may wonder about an online bank account opening with a zero balance account in UAE. Yes, you read it right. It is not a possibility but a reality in the UAE. The cherry on top is its easy and straightforward process of opening an account.
A zero-balance account in the UAE, as the name indicates, allows individuals to maintain a bank account without the obligation of maintaining a minimum balance. In the UAE, several financial institutions have recognised the importance of these accounts in enhancing financial convenience.
With the surge in popularity, zero balance accounts have become essential in enhancing access to banking services for a wide array of residents and expatriates in the country.
Here are the eligibility criteria to open an online bank account opening with zero balance in UAE -
The following is the list of documents required to open an online bank account opening with zero balance in UAE -—
Individuals get high and competitive fixed interest rates on their deposits of up to 0.10%. This percentage is applicable on the entire balance and paid into the account on monthly basis.
Customers have the option to top up their savings via lump sum deposits or recurring monthly payments.
Bank account holders are not required to maintain any minimum balance to keep their accounts active.
The bank does not charge any fee for holding a bank account. It is totally no minimum salary zero balance account.
Individuals have the option to deposit their money via three different ways- online money transfers, telegraphic transfers, and cheque deposit machines
Customers can transfer their money locally and internationally in multiple currencies.
The bank allows customers to withdraw their money through online banking and telegraphic transfers.
Zero balance accounts work like just any other bank account. You can initiate transactions, credit and debit money using a debit card/ATM/cheque, or make use of it for online purchases, paying your utility bills, and others — just like any other account.
The only difference is in the minimum balance fees. As there’s no minimum balance requirement with such accounts, no charges are levied even if your account has no money in it.
Banks usually levy considerable charges on a monthly/yearly basis if a stipulated minimum balance is not maintained. However, with a zero-balance account in the UAE, you never have to worry about the same.
Technology has made everything easy and convenient for people, and it is easy to get things done. You can apply for a online bank account opening with zero balance in UAE -by following these steps.
Choose any bank that has no requirement of a minimum amount in the account
Before choosing an online bank account opening with zero balance in UAE, keep these factors in focus.
Individuals can opt for any of the following no-minimum balance accounts in the UAE:
The HSBC E-Saver account is available for residents of the UAE, including both salaried and non-salaried individuals. As an individual, you can open a zero-balance account online in the UAE. It's worth mentioning that holders of the HSBC E-Saver account cannot obtain a chequebook or a debit card.
Let’s look into the primary benefits of having an HSBC E-Saver account in the UAE —
For Non-HSBC Sole Account Applicants
For Non-HSBC Joint Account Applicants
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank offers a Smart Banking account for all individuals aged above 18 years. It allows residents to open a zero-balance account in UAE, irrespective of their employment status. No matter if you are a salaried employee, it is best bank to open a zero-balance salary account for a homemaker or even a self-employed individual; this ADIB account offers you the convenience of effective financial management by keeping your money safe in the bank account.
Bonus Credit Upon Salary Transfer
Customers can enjoy salary bonus if they transfer their salaries to an ADIB account it can also act as a Zero balance salary account.
Attractive Profit Rates
ADIB offers competitive interest rates on savings.
Enjoy Offers and Discounts on Smart deals.
Individuals can avail of more than 1500 deals and exclusive discounts via the Smart Deals application.
Free Money Transfer
Customers can make 1 free domestic and international transfer every month.
For Income-based Applicants
For non-income-based applicants
Emirates NBD Liv. bank account levels up your financial management knowledge by teaching you smarter money control. Using this account is easy and convenient as it has a friendly user-interface.
Smart Savings Individuals can save smart with the easy automated savings feature.
Zero Paperwork
There is no need for paperwork. Individuals can seamlessly access banking facilities online without any hassle.
Competitive Interest Rates
Bank account holders can earn up to 2% interest rates annually and track their progress on the bank’s app conveniently.
Early Learning About Money Management
The liv. account is specifically curated for children and teenagers
Access to Free Cheque Book
On-demand cheque book facility is available for Emirates NBD Liv. Account holders. Those who earn more than AED 10,000 per month receive a free cheque book for one year.
Easy and Quick Payments
With this account, individuals can simply add beneficiaries and make instant money transfers.
24/7 Customer Service Support
The customer support team is available round the clock for relevant assistance.
Ensures Security
The bank guarantees multi-layered authentication for transactions and accounts.
The Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) ESaver saving account in UAE allows customers to open their accounts in a few minutes. This account helps in earning high returns with ease and flexibility. The following are the key features and benefits of this zero-balance account in the UAE :
Zero Maintenance
The bank does not ask for maintaining a minimum account balance or does not charge any maintenance fee to keep the account active.
Attractive Interest Rates
Customers can earn up to 1.25% interest rates on their monthly average balances.
Online Banking Convenience
Individuals can access their bank accounts, fetch associated information, and even download monthly statements swiftly with the online banking service.
Instant Account Opening
Existing CBD customers can instantly open an Esaver account through the online banking channel.
Easy Money Transfers and Payments
The bank allows up to 3 debits every month with this account.
FAB iSave Account is one of the best zero balance accounts in the UAE. Individuals who hold an account earn higher interest rates on their savings over the years. The following table lists all the features and benefits of the zero-balance account in the UAE:
Zero Maintenance
FAB iSave account is a zero-balance account in the UAE, which means customers are not required to maintain a minimum balance to keep their account active.
Unlimited Withdrawals
Individuals can make unlimited cash withdrawals with this bank account.
Currency
The FAB iSave bank account is available in AED currency.
Attractive Interest Rates
Customers can earn an interest rate of 5.25% per year on new funds. (It is applicable on funds deposited from 1st May 2023 to 31st December 2023.
Instant Account Opening
Applicants can quickly open bank accounts via the online banking service.
Prompt Customer Service Support
The customer support team is available round the clock for assistance.
The RAKBANK Fast Saver Online account is a zero-balance account, which helps customers to gain high interest in their savings. Check out the features and benefits of using the zero-balance account in the UAE below:
Availability of Currency
The account is available in USD and AED currency.
Zero Maintenance
Customers are not required to pay any fee even if they do not have any amount in their accounts. No minimum salary zero balance account.
Issuance of Debit Card
RAKBANK offers a complimentary debit card upon opening an account.
Online Monthly Statement
Individuals can easily get their monthly bank statements online on their registered email ID.
Ease of Transaction :
A zero balance account not only secures your savings but also provides you the ease of transaction in the UAE. You can make a limited number of withdrawal transactions on your account but the deposit limit on this account is usually decent. Though it is more stringent about the withdrawals than the current account, its liquidity is much better than other deposit accounts.
Keeping track of the transaction:
One of the many benefits of a zero-balance account in UAE is that you can keep an eye on your transactions and regularly consider your expenditure. This allows you to save more money on your savings account.
Offers from bank
Banks in UAE offer a variety of offers on opening a savings account. As a smart customer, you should carefully compare the best savings account offers on various banks before settling for it.
Interest Rate
The most significant benefit of a Zero balance account is that it provides a decent interest rate on your savings. Though the interest rate is less than a fixed deposit account, it still betters the interest rate offered on other accounts. The interest rates on savings accounts in the UAE vary according to the banks. You may find it useful to compare the bank offers and interest rates.
Conclusion
The valuable opportunity of a 0-balance account in UAE is a step towards the financial stability of users. Before choosing any bank, gather all the information related to fees and other relevant charges so you don’t have to face any problems later. It is also important that the bank you select is reliable, in a suitable location and provides favourable conditions to its customers.
Yes, expats can open zero balance accounts in the UAE provided they have relevant ID proof.
As per the definition, zero balance accounts don’t require you to maintain any minimum balance. However, a few banks and financial institutions may ask you to transfer your salary to your account to keep it a zero balance one.
Some of the top zero balance accounts across the UAE are CBD Esaver Account FAB iSave Account RAKBANK Fast Saver Online Account HSBC e-Saver Account
Yes, some banks allow minors to have zero balance accounts along with their guardians.
No, salary transfer is not mandatory. It entirely depends on the bank you choose.
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