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MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.50%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

  • Dining Offers
  • Balance Transfer
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Easy Installment Plan
  • Cash Loan
  • No Cash Advance, Late or Overlimit fee
  • Free for life

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

3.25%

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

3.85

ANNUAL FEE

AED AED 0

  • Golf offers
  • Valet Parking
  • Cinema Tickets
  • Dining Offers
  • Balance Transfer
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Travel Insurance
  • Purchase Protection
  • Extended Warranty
  • First year free
  • 50% off cinema tickets at Vox, Reel & Novo cinemas
  • 4 complimentary rounds of Golf
  • Complimentary access to over 1000 airport lounges

on Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) site

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.85

ANNUAL FEE

AED AED 0

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.99%

Cash Advance Fee

3.00 % / or AED 105

Joining Offers

Key Features

  • Enjoy up to 15%* back in Yes Points on all your ENOC and EPPCO service station spends including fuel, Zoom purchases, Autopro, Pronto
  • 50% off cinema tickets at Vox, Reel & Novo cinemas
  • 4 complimentary rounds of Golf at Trump International Golf Club every month subject to calendar month retail spends of AED 7,500.
  • Free valet parking: Enjoy 2 complimentary valet parking services each calendar month at over 30 locations in the UAE.
  • Complimentary Airport Lounge Access: Enjoy complimentary access to over 1000 airport lounges
  • Multi-trip travel Insurance: Travel with complete freedom and peace of mind
  • Extended Warranty: Extended warranty up to one year from the expiry date of the original warranty.
  • Purchase Protection: Purchase protection provides you with additional peace of mind every time you make a purchase.
  • Balance Transfer: Transfer the outstanding balances from other banks credit cards to your CBD Credit Card and enjoy low interest rates.
  • 20% discount on regular admission tickets at KidZania®, E-Kart Zabeel | Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Penguin Cove and Nursery experience
  • 20% discount on The Storm Coaster at Dubai Hills Mall
  • 20% discount at Dubai Ice Rink general admission tickets
  • 20% discount at Zabeel Sports District except badminton games
  • Get bonus credits at Play DXB when you purchase credits using CBD Credit Card.

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

Things To Be Aware Of

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 10000

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 10000

RATE

3.69%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 314

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.34%

Cash Advance Fee

3.15 % / AED 131.25

Joining Offers

The Switch Cashback Card comes without an Annual Membership fee for the first year with the fee being applicable in the subsequent years. To qualify for the annual fee waiver for the subsequent years, a minimum spend of AED 30,000.00 is required per year on the Switch Cashback Credit Card (T&Cs apply).

Key Features

  • Enjoy up to 2 "Buy 1 Get 1" complimentary movie tickets each month, any day of the week. A minimum monthly (calendar month) retail spend of AED 3,000 is required on your card to avail the benefit.
  • You and your supplementary cardholders can enjoy unlimited access to over 1000 airport lounges worldwide.
  • Enjoy two rounds of complimentary golf per month at Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Track Meydan Golf Club, The Trump International Golf Club or Abu Dhabi Golf Club on weekends or weekdays, subject to availability. A minimum monthly (calendar month) retail
  • spend of AED 5,000 is required on your card to avail the benefit.
  • Enjoy 20% discount on the below Emaar Entertainment Attractions.
  • Automatically double the original manufacturer's warranty up to one year from the expiry date of the original warranty.
  • Enjoy up to 2 complimentary Marhaba Meet & Greet services per year. A minimum monthly (calendar month) retail spend of AED 3,000 is required on your card to avail the benefit.
  • Purchase protection provides you with additional peace of mind every time you make a purchase.
  • Enjoy unsurpassed value at over 900 intriguing and prestigious properties around the world with your Emirates Islamic Switch Cashback Credit Card.
  • Travel with complete freedom and peace of mind. Your Switch Cashback Credit Card saves you the time and expense of organizing travel and medical insurance separately when you travel.
  • Enjoy 1 complimentary valet parking services per month at select locations across the UAE. All you have to do is present your Emirates Islamic Switch Cashback Credit Card at the valet parking desk. A minimum monthly (calendar month) retail spend of AED
  • 3,000 is required on your card to avail the benefit.
  • You can avail complimentary access to Dubai Ladies Club in the UAE and enjoy various benefit like Pool & beach access, gym, outdoor activities and more.

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 8000

RATE

3.5%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

  • Cinema Tickets
  • Balance Transfer
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Airport Chauffeur Services
  • Extended Warranty
  • Earn 5% cashback at Al-Futtaim brands with FAB Rewards
  • Get a complimentary 0% Balance Transfer for up to 12 months
  • Upto 4 movie tickets per month from AED 15
  • Enjoy 2 complimentary airport transfers per annum
  • Get up to AED 650 cashback with a Blue FAB Platinum Card

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 8000

RATE

3.5%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.49%

Cash Advance Fee

3.15 % / or AED 150

Joining Offers

Apply for a Blue FAB Platinum Credit Card on the FAB Mobile app and receive up to AED 500 cashback in the form of Al-Futtaim FAB Rewards. Spend AED 5,000 or more in the first 60 days of card issuance to qualify for your cashback bonus. Offer valid until 14 June 2023. First Year introductory rate of 2.08% per month


Key Features

  • Get a complijavascript:;mentary 0% Balance Transfer for up to 12 months
  • Enjoy exclusive offers from Al-Futtaim brands
  • Get a first-year introductory offer on interest rates starting from 2.08% per month Get access to over 200 airport restaurant offers globally with DragonPass ‘Dine & Travel’ airport dining program
  • Save up to 12% at over 985,000+ hotels and vacation rentals worldwide with Agoda
  • Enjoy access to prestigious properties with the Visa Luxury Hotel Collection
  • Get up to 30% off retail rates for yQ Airport meet & assist services at over 450 destinations globally
  • Unlock 2-for-1 offers - xperience with the ENTERTAINER mobile app
  • Get 10% credit back on Careem BIKE rentals
  • Enjoy up to four movie tickets per month from AED 15 on weekdays and AED 20 at weekends at Reel Cinemas, Cine Royal and Oscar Cinema (minimum monthly spend on the credit card to quality for the benefit is AED 3,000)
  • Add your Blue FAB Credit Card on Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay
  • Enjoy 2 complimentary airport transfers per annum.
  • Extended Warranty with double the repair period offered by the original manufacturer’s warranty for up to one year
  • Buyers Protection for extra peace of mind when purchasing an eligible item
  • Receive up to four free supplementary cards for your family

Reward Features

  • Earn ten Al-Futtaim FAB Rewards for every AED 1 spent at Al-Futtaim brands including IKEA, ACE, M&S, Toys R Us, Toyota and many more*
  • Earn two Al-Futtaim FAB Rewards for every AED 1 spent elsewhere

Things To Be Aware Of

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 in year 1
  • Get 15% off at Carrefour, 10% off at Amazon.ae

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

  • 3% cashback on non-AED spend, 2% cashback on Grocery Spend and 1% cashback on all other Spend
  • Automatic cashback on all spend
  • No caps (up to the credit limit each month), no minimum spend, no redemption process and no spend categories excluded
  • 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
  • Enjoy 15% off Carrefour, 10% off Amazon.ae, 20% at Talabat
  • 50 free credits to enjoy 50% off total bills at participating merchants across grocery delivery, dining and spas
  • Unlimited access to 1,100+ lounges worldwide with MasterCard Travel Pass app
  • Get access to hundreds of Buy 1 Get 1 offer with the free Mastercard® priceless specials app
  • Fast, safe and effortless purchases, with Apple Pay
  • PayLite: turn any big purchases into small payments
  • Citi World Privileges: Enjoy travel, dining and entertainment discounts locally and across 95 countries

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

3.25%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 420

  • Golf offers
  • Dining Offers
  • Health & Fitness
  • Balance Transfer
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Air Miles
  • Complimentary access to over 10 VIP lounges
  • Enjoy MasterCard Buy 1 Get 1 offers
  • Earn rewards on all domestic & international spends
  • Exclusive offers and deals on travel, lifestyle & shopping
  • Get up to 40% discount at over 100 golf courses worldwide

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.25%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 420

Non AED Transaction Fee

1.99%

Cash Advance Fee

3.15 % / Min 103.95

Joining Offers



Key Features

  • Earn Plus Points rewards on all domestic and international spends
  • Redeem Plus Points for gift vouchers, frequent flyer miles, annual fee waivers or cash back
  • Exclusive NBD Golf discounts program. 40% discount at over 100 golfcourses worldwide
  • Salik auto top-up feature
  • Bon Appetit - exclusive dining discounts
  • Discounts on air tickets and holiday packages
  • Unlimited complimentary access to over 10 VIP lounges in UAE, KSA, Jordan, Kuwait and Egypt
  • Discounted chauffeur rides with Careem
  • Enjoy exclusive benefits with Avis car rental services
  • MasterCard Buy 1 get 1 offers
  • MarkaVIP online shopping discounts
  • Card fraud protection
  • 0% Easy Installment Plan
  • Sky Shopper

Reward Features

Earn Plus Points Rewards

  • Earn Plus Points rewards on all domestic and international spends - 1 Plus Point for every AED 100 retail spend.
  • Earn 0.4% Plus Points in supermarkets and groceries spends.
  • Earn 0.4% Plus Points in Insurance and Car Dealership spends.
  • Earn 0.2% Plus Points in Fuel and Utility Payments.
  • Earn 0.2% Plus Points in Real Estate and Education spends.
  • Earn Plus Points for every spend and redeem them instantly at your favorite stores. You can also convert your Plus Points to Frequent Flyer Miles or Cash back.

Things To Be Aware Of

  • Specific spend categories earn lower rewards

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.85

ANNUAL FEE

AED 209

  • Cinema Tickets
  • Dining Offers
  • Balance Transfer
  • Purchase Protection
  • Extended Warranty
  • 50% off on movie tickets at Novo cinemas
  • 5 Smiles points on any spends at Etisalat or on Smiles app
  • Up to 2 Smiles points on international spends
  • Buy 1 Get 1 Free dining and lifestyle offers
  • Airport lounge access

on Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) site

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.85

ANNUAL FEE

AED 209

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.99%

Cash Advance Fee

3.00 % / AED 105

Joining Offers

Welcome Offer:

  • 40,000 Smiles points subject to achieving spends of AED 1,000 within 30 days of card issuance at Etisalat channels, Smiles App and elGrocer.
  • 90 days of complimentary subscription to ' Unlimited Buy 1 Get 1 Offers ' worth AED 55
  • First year Free * (Annual fee of AED 199 waived for first year)
  • Free for life Supplementary cards
  • 20,000 Smiles points as Welcome Bonus
  • 50,000 bonus miles on achieving spend of AED  7500 within 90days of the card issuance

Key Features

  • 50% discount on 2 cinema tickets at Novo cinemas per calendar month. For more information: Click here . (To avail the benefit, calendar month spends of AED 2,000 are required)
  • Shopping & Dining: Discounts over 500+ lifestyle offers through CBD Mobile app.
  • Discount and savings at Emaar Attractions:
  • 20% discount on regular admission tickets at KidZania®, E-Kart Zabeel | Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Penguin Cove and Nursery experience
  • 20% discount on The Storm Coaster at Dubai Hills Mall
  • 20% discount at Dubai Ice Rink general admission tickets
  • 20% discount at Zabeel Sports District except badminton games
  • Get bonus credits at Play DXB when you purchase credits using CBD Credit Card.
  • Complimentary Insurance: ‘Purchase Protection’ & ‘Extended Warranty’ offered by Visa.
  • Complimentary Airport Lounge Access: Enjoy up to a maximum of 8 complimentary visits in a calendar year at over 1,000 Airport Lounges across the world via Lounge Key. Each Cardholder (separately for Primary and Supplementary cardholders) shall be entitled for 8 complimentary visits per calendar year.
  • Multi-trip Travel Insurance: Applicable to the cardholder and family, for a period of 90 days from date of travel, up to a maximum of USD 500,000
  • Purchase Protection: Doubles the repair period offered by original manufacture warranty, up to 1 year
  • Extended Warranty: Protects you from theft or accidental damage

Reward Features

5 Smiles points on all Etisalat channels, Smiles app and elGrocer spends (Monthly cap of 10,000 Smiles points)

  • Up to 2 Smiles points on all international spends.
  • Up to 1.5 Smiles points on all domestic spends.
  • Quarterly bonus of 7,500 Smiles points worth up to AED 75.

Redeem Smiles points:

  • Payment of Etisalat bills | Prepaid recharges | Food delivery
  • Purchase of Smart phones | Shopping vouchers & more
  • Groceries and Pharmacies

Things To Be Aware Of

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 12000

RATE

3.85%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 999

  • Valet Parking
  • Cinema Tickets
  • Dining Offers
  • Balance Transfer
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Travel Insurance
  • Purchase Protection
  • Extended Warranty
  • First year Free (AED 999 waived for first year)
  • Premium lifestyle & travel benefits
  • 3 complimentary valet parking services
  • 1,000 Airport Lounges across the world via Lounge Key
  • 4 complimentary rounds of Golf

on Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) site

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 12000

RATE

3.85%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 999

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.99%

Cash Advance Fee

3.00 % / AED 105

Joining Offers

  • 100,000 Smiles points subject to achieving spends of AED 2,000 within 30 days of card issuance at Etisalat channels, Smiles App and elGrocer.
  • First year Free * (Annual fee of AED 999 waived for first year)
  • 1 year complimentary subscription to 'Unlimited Buy 1 Get 1 Offers' worth AED 200
  • Discount coupon worth AED 100 from Yallacompare
  • Free for life Supplementary cards

Promotion validity: 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2024. (Offer is valid for cards issued between the above dates)

Key Features

  • Earn Smiles points
  • Redeem Smiles points seamlessly via the Smiles UAE mobile app across various categories
  • 4 complimentary rounds of Golf at Trump International Golf Club every month subject to calendar month retail spends of AED 7,500.
  • 3 complimentary valet parking services each calendar month at over 30 locations in the UAE.
  • Discounts over 500+ lifestyle offers through CBD Mobile app.
  • Discount and savings at Emaar Attractions
  • 20% discount on regular admission tickets at KidZania®, E-Kart Zabeel | Dubai Aquarium and
  • Underwater Zoo Penguin Cove and Nursery experience
  • 20% discount on The Storm Coaster at Dubai Hills Mall
  • 20% discount at Dubai Ice Rink general admission tickets
  • 20% discount at Zabeel Sports District except badminton games
  • Enjoy up to a maximum of 8 complimentary visits in a calendar year at over 1,000 Airport Lounges across the world via Lounge Key
  • Multi-trip Travel Insurance: Applicable to the cardholder and family, for a period of 90 days from date of travel, up to a maximum of USD 500,000
  • Purchase Protection: Doubles the repair period offered by original manufacture warranty, up to 1 year
  • Extended Warranty: Protects you from theft or accidental damage

Reward Features

Earn Smiles points on every AED spent:

  • 10 Smiles points on all Etisalat channels, Smiles app and elGrocer spends (Monthly cap of 25,000 Smiles points)
  • Up to 3 Smiles points on all international spends
  • Up to 2 Smiles points on all domestic spends
  • Quarterly bonus of 15,000 Smiles points worth up to AED 150

Redeem Smiles points:

  • Payment of Etisalat bills | Prepaid recharges | Food delivery
  • Purchase of Smart phones | Shopping vouchers & more
  • Groceries and Pharmacies


Things To Be Aware Of

  • Min. spend of USD 15,000 is req. for quarterly bonus
  • Min. retail spend of AED 5,000 req. to avail VOX offer

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.75%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

  • Cinema Tickets
  • Dining Offers
  • Health & Fitness
  • Balance Transfer
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Contactless Tech
  • Air Miles
  • Roadside Assistance
  • No annual fee
  • 10% cashback on du bills
  • Fab rewards are instantly redeemable for du bills
  • Access to airport lounges across the Middle East

MINIMUM SALARY

AED 5000

RATE

3.75%

ANNUAL FEE

AED 0

Non AED Transaction Fee

2.49%

Cash Advance Fee

3.15 % / Min 105

Joining Offers

Key Features

  • 10% discount on du postpaid and home services
  • 10% discount on du Smart Phone Privilege Plan
  • 10% bonus credit on prepaid line recharges
  • 10% discount on du home services bill payments
  • Accelerated First Reward points on du transactions
  • Select a loyalty program of your choice - rewards or cashback
  • Reward redemption against your du bill payments
  • Tap & go
  • Talk for free
  • Unlimited access to airport lounges across the Middle East
  • VIP Diamond Lounge Access
  • Buy 1 get 1 free cinema offers (Cine Royal & Star Cinemas)
  • Balance Transfer

Reward Features

  • 10% cashback on your du postpaid line bills
  • 10% cashback on du home services bill payments
  • 10% cashback on prepaid line recharges
  • 10% cashback on your du smartphone Privilege Plan monthly data charges

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.

  • Earn up to 2.5 FAB Rewards for every AED 1 you spend
  • Enjoy instant redemption and choose from an extensive selection of rewards, including shopping, cashback, utility bill payments, dining out or booking your next holiday

Things To Be Aware Of

  • Cashback categories have maximum caps
  • Some benefits require minimum spends per month

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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

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  • Cashback credit cards: These types of cards provide the most simplistic benefit to its cardholder. When a transaction takes place with a cashback credit card, the user gets a cashback. The cashback is generally provided as a credit in the statement or as per the bank's policy.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.