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
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Credit Card Eligibility in the UAE: Understanding the Requirements and How to Qualify
The UAE's vibrant financial sector offers a wide range of credit card options catering to diverse income brackets, spending habits, and financial needs. Understanding the eligibility criteria is essential for anyone applying for a credit card. This article provides a comprehensive overview of credit card eligibility in the UAE, outlining common requirements, factors that influence approval, and tips for navigating the application process.
Basic Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for a credit card in UAE, applicants must meet several basic requirements set by banks and financial institutions:
Minimum Age : Most banks require applicants to be at least 21 years old, though this age limit can vary
Residency : Applicants generally need to be UAE residents, which is often verified through a valid residency visa.
Minimum Salary : The minimum salary requirement is crucial and varies widely depending on the card. It can range from AED 5,000 to over AED 20,000 per month for premium cards.
Employment : A steady job and a regular income are typically required. Some banks may ask for proof of employment or require a salary transfer to the bank.
Some financial institutions request a security check based on the above profiles.
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Credit History and Score
In the UAE, credit scores play a pivotal role in financial transactions, especially when applying for credit cards. Here's an in-depth look at how the credit scoring system works in the UAE and what scores are considered acceptable for obtaining a credit card.
Understanding Credit Scores in the UAE
The UAE’s credit scoring system is managed by the Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB). The AECB collects financial information from various sources, including banks, finance companies, and telecom companies, to create credit reports and scores for individuals and companies.
How Credit Scores Are Calculated
The credit score is a numerical representation of an individual's creditworthiness, ranging from 300 to 900. It is calculated based on several factors, including:
Payment History : Timely payments on loans and credit cards improve your score, whereas late payments, defaults, and foreclosures negatively impact the score.
Credit Utilization : This refers to the amount of credit you are using compared to your credit limits. Lower utilization rates generally lead to higher scores.
Length of Credit History : A longer credit history provides more data and can lead to a higher score, assuming the history shows responsible credit use. The term that is used for customers with less than 12 months is a “Thin file” which is considered higher risk than those who have a history of more than 12 months. There can be specific policies applied by the bank for a lower number of months such as additional verifications, higher income requirements, additional documentation, employer profiles, and so on.
Types of Credit : Having a mix of credit types, such as credit cards, personal loans, and mortgages, can positively affect your score.
New Credit : Frequent applications for new credit can lower your score, as it might indicate financial distress.
Acceptable Credit Scores for Credit Cards
Scores 300 - 619 : Considered low. Applicants might find it difficult to get approved for credit cards and may only qualify for secured credit cards or products designed for low credit scores.
Scores 620 - 657 : Fair. Individuals with scores in this range are typically considered subprime borrowers and might face higher interest rates or less favorable terms.
Scores 657 – 750 : Good. This is generally considered low risk to the banks as applicants with scores in this range are likely to be approved for most credit cards.
Scores above 750 : Excellent. These scores qualify for the best available credit cards, including those with premium benefits, low-interest rates, and high credit limits.
Tips to Improve or Maintain a Good Credit Score in the UAE
Make Payments on Time : This is by far the most important factor as payment behavior impacts your credit score directly. Always pay your bills and credit card dues on time. Setting up automated payments can help avoid missed deadlines.
Manage Credit Utilization : Try to keep your credit utilization below 30% of your total available credit. It is not necessary that one needs to max out on the credit available. Keep your utilization to your needs and ensure timely payments.
Regularly Monitor Your Credit Report : You may have a card that is accumulating charges since you forgot to close it. Hence, do check your credit report periodically for any inaccuracies or fraudulent activities. This can be done through the AECB’s website, and you can raise it to the concerned banks and have these issues fixed.
Limit New Credit Applications : Only apply for new credit, when necessary, as multiple credit inquiries can lower your score.
Maintain a Healthy Mix of Credit : Diversifying the types of credit can positively impact your score.
By understanding and managing these factors, individuals in the UAE can improve their credit scores, enhancing their eligibility for credit cards and other financial products.
Debt-Burden Ratio (DBR)
The DBR is another critical factor considered by banks. It measures the proportion of a person’s income that goes towards repaying debts, including loans and credit card payments:
DBR Limit: In the UAE, the maximum DBR allowed is 50% of your monthly income. This means that all your monthly debt repayments combined should not exceed half of your monthly earnings.
Additional Factors
Banking Relationship : Existing relationships with a bank can facilitate easier approval, especially if you have a history of responsible financial behavior with that institution. Banks do have more comfort lending to customers who have their salaries credited to their banks.
Type of Employment and Employer : Working for a well-recognized company or a government entity can improve your chances of approval as it implies job security and a stable income. Most companies have a process of identifying specific employers and listing them to offer credit to their employees. These listed companies are supposed to be low in risk considering the employment stability they offer to their employees. Having said that companies can move in and out of the listed zone based on the way their employees perform. The advantage of such listed companies is that the requirements for credit issuance are generally more lenient than those that are not listed.
Self Employed Eligibility
In UAE, eligibility even extends to self-employed persons to applying for credit cards, only eligibility criteria and documentation requirements are minutely different from the ones employed by the company. Banks usually require the individual to furnish bank statements and a profit and loss statement that can confirm consistent income from business along with sound financials. Further, for most cases of self-employment, a trade license or any other document indicating that the business would be run is submitted. For self-employed applicants, the issuer may need to scrutinize with more careful consideration the consistency and reliability of the income to avoid the risks that fluctuating incomes may pose. Self-employed individuals who would like to enhance their chances of getting their credit card application approved in the UAE need to have a good credit score and a low Debt Burden Ratio (DBR). Generally, a healthy cash flow, years in business, and line of business are considered key parameters while underwriting self-employed individuals.
Tips for Successful Credit Card Application
Check Your Credit Score : Before applying, check your credit score with the AECB. Address any discrepancies or outstanding debts. It is recommended that one keeps a tab on their credit score periodically. A credit report can be requested from Al Etihad Credit Bureau for a charge.
Understand the Card Benefits : Match the credit card features with your financial behavior and needs. For instance, if you travel frequently, consider cards that offer travel benefits.
Prepare Documentation : Have all necessary valid documents handy, such as your passport, visa, Emirates ID, salary certificate, and bank statements.
Consider Multiple Options : Don’t apply for multiple cards at once, as this can negatively impact your credit score. Instead, choose the best option that fits your needs and apply for that one first. Make use of the comparison sites to understand more about the products as these sites provide information on most of the banks.
Follow-up : After applying, keep in touch with the bank to check your application status and provide additional information if required.
Find out more details on the cards offered by the below banks by clicking the respective section.
Conclusion : Qualifying for a credit card in the UAE requires understanding and meeting the banks' eligibility criteria, including financial stability, creditworthiness, and compliance with the DBR. By carefully preparing and choosing the right credit card, you can manage your finances more effectively and take advantage of the benefits credit cards offer.
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