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 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 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
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 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
Joining Offers
Get a welcome bonus* of AED 500 when you spend AED 5,000 on the card in the first two months.
*Applicable only for new to bank customers.
Key Features
Reward Features
on Emirates NBD site
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 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 5,000
RATE
3.5%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.5%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.49%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 105
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn FAB Reward Points
Enjoy instant redemption at your fingertips and easily choose from an extensive selection of Rewards such as shopping, cashback, paying your utility bills, dining out or booking your next holiday.
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 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 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
3.69%
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
- / -
Key Features
Reward Features
This card does not have a loyalty reward.
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.
Things To Be Aware Of
Apply through CBD mobile App
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
3.00 % / Min 99
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
Earn EI SmartMiles
Earn unlimited miles and redeem with no blackout dates:
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
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.
Key Features
Reward Features
Air Mile for every AED 1 spend. Exchange or redeem your Air Miles for flights, hotels as well as education and retail voucher
Double your Air Miles on your dining, entertainment, fitness, travel and more when you spend more than AED 3,000 a month
Complimentary access to gyms, entertainment, dining, travel benefits and more, based on your monthly spend
Where minimum spend of AED 3,000 is not met and for ‘All other spends’, the Air Miles rate is 1 Air Mile on each AED 1 spend. Lifestyle shopping includes apparel, electronics, online marketplace retailers, personal care and furniture, as defined by Visa
on HSBC site
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
Apply through CBD mobile App
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
3.25%
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 Touchpoints Per 1 AED spend
Things To Be Aware Of
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
3.25%
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 % / Min 105
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn LuluPoints
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 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 5,000
RATE
3.85
ANNUAL FEE
AED 209
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.85
ANNUAL FEE
AED 209
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / AED 105
Joining Offers
Key Features
Reward Features
5 Smiles points on all Etisalat channels, Smiles app and elGrocer spends (Monthly cap of 10,000 Smiles points)
Redeem Smiles points:
Apply through CBD mobile App
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 30,000
RATE
3.75%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 600
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 30,000
RATE
3.75%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 600
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.49%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 158
Joining Offers
Get a FAB Rewards bonus equivalent to your first year’s annual card fee when you activate and use your card within 30 days of card issuance.
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn up to 5 FAB Rewards for every AED 1 you spend on gaming including spending on PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox, Steam, Twitch and more.
Earn up to 4 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent on your card
Enjoy instant redemption at your fingertips and easily choose from an extensive selection of Rewards such as shopping, cashback, paying your utility bills, dining out or booking your next holiday
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 30,000
RATE
3.69
ANNUAL FEE
AED 1050
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 30,000
RATE
3.69
ANNUAL FEE
AED 1,050
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.10%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / or AED 105
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.
Eligibility criteria and Terms and conditions apply. Offer valid from 1 May to 31st December 2024 inclusive.
Key Features
Reward Features
on HSBC site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 15,000
RATE
3.5%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 750
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 15,000
RATE
3.5%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 750
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min 99
Joining Offers
Apply for a Citi Premier Credit Card and get up AED 350 welcome offer as a statement credit.
Citibank Terms & Conditions apply.
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn 3 ThankYou(R) Points per USD on all dining & fuel spend, Earn 2 ThankYou® Points per USD on non-AED spend spent and 1.5 ThankYou® Points per USD on local (AED) spend
With your ThankYou® Points you have the flexibility to redeem for travel rewards, merchandise, gift vouchers and many other rewarding experiences
- Transfer your ThankYou® Points to 12 airline and hotel partners for flights and hotel stays
- Redeem points for cash rebates or shopping vouchers
AED 500 can be offset with 15,000 ThankYou® Points for any travel-related purchase, No limitation
on Citibank site
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