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Platinum Credit Card card imagePlatinum Credit CardAafaq Islamic FinanceEssential Cashback Credit Card card imageEssential Cashback Credit CardAbu Dhabi Commercial BankAmazon Platinum Covered Card card imageAmazon Platinum Covered CardEmirates IslamicSwitch Cashback Credit Card card imageSwitch Cashback Credit CardEmirates Islamic

Rewards

Reward details

Platinum Credit Card
  • Welcome Bonus - AED 250 - AED 250 Welcome
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
Essential Cashback Credit Card
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
Amazon Platinum Covered Card
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
Switch Cashback Credit Card
  • 4% cashback on supermarkets
  • 4% cashback on dining
  • 4% cashback on education
  • 8% cashback on fuel
  • Cashback points - AED 500 - Welcome Bonus of AED 500 Cashback points on spends of AED 15,000 within 60 days
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining

Eligibility

Minimum Salary

Platinum Credit CardAED 8,000
Essential Cashback Credit CardAED 5,000
Amazon Platinum Covered CardAED 5,000
Switch Cashback Credit CardAED 10,000

Salary Transfer Required

Platinum Credit CardNot listed
Essential Cashback Credit CardNo
Amazon Platinum Covered CardNot listed
Switch Cashback Credit CardNot listed

Required Documents

Platinum Credit Card
  • Proof of salary - Latest salary certificate or bank statement - proof of salary: latest bank statements or salary certificate
  • Identity proof - Valid Emirates ID or passport - identity proof: valid passport or Emirates ID
Essential Cashback Credit Card
  • Valid Emirates ID - Proof of identity - A valid Emirates ID
  • Salary Certificate or Bank Statements - Proof of income - Latest 3 months bank statements or salary certificate
Amazon Platinum Covered Card
  • Valid Emirates ID - Mandatory - A valid Emirates ID is required
  • Salary Certificate - Mandatory - Latest salary certificate or proof of income
  • Passport Copy - Mandatory - Copy of passport
  • Bank Statements - Last 3 months - Latest 3 months bank statements
Switch Cashback Credit Card
  • Valid Emirates ID - Proof of identity - A valid Emirates ID
  • Salary Certificate - Proof of income - Latest salary certificate or proof of income
  • Bank Statements - Proof of financial stability - Latest 3 months bank statements

Fees and rates

Annual Fee

Platinum Credit CardAED 0
Essential Cashback Credit CardFree
Amazon Platinum Covered CardAED 0
Switch Cashback Credit CardAED 313.95

Joining Fee

Platinum Credit CardNot listed
Essential Cashback Credit Cardfree
Amazon Platinum Covered CardNot listed
Switch Cashback Credit CardNot listed

First Year Annual Fee

Platinum Credit CardNot listed
Essential Cashback Credit CardNot listed
Amazon Platinum Covered CardAED 0
Switch Cashback Credit CardAED 0

Foreign Transaction Fee

Platinum Credit Card2.5%
Essential Cashback Credit Card2.99%
Amazon Platinum Covered Card2.34%
Switch Cashback Credit Card2.34%

APR

Platinum Credit Card47.88% APR
Essential Cashback Credit Card44.28% APR
Amazon Platinum Covered Card44.28% APR
Switch Cashback Credit Card44.28% APR

Cash Advance Fee

Platinum Credit CardAED 150
Essential Cashback Credit CardNot listed
Amazon Platinum Covered CardAED 3.15
Switch Cashback Credit CardAED 3.15

Late Payment Fee

Platinum Credit CardAED 230
Essential Cashback Credit CardNot listed
Amazon Platinum Covered CardNot listed
Switch Cashback Credit CardNot listed

Cashback and rewards

Cashback details

Platinum Credit Card
  • rewards, cashback offers, and a suite of privileges designed to elevate your lifestyle AED 8,000 Minimum Salary AED 250 Welcome
  • Aafaq Islamic Finance's Platinum Credit Card provides rewards, cashback, airport lounge access, valet parking, and discounts on entertainment and shopping.
Essential Cashback Credit Card
  • 1% cashback on all purchasess
  • Up to AED 1000 cashback every month
  • 1% cashback on all purchases
  • Up to AED 70 cashback per month on movies tickets purchased online
  • Cashback on booking.com
  • Transform daily spends into cashback
Amazon Platinum Covered Card
  • Cashback
  • Enjoy unlimited cashback, and much more with the region's first Amazon card.
  • Lower-entry Amazon cashback card with cinema and lounge benefits.
  • The Emirates Islamic Amazon Platinum Covered Card offers cashback rewards, Amazon shopping benefits, airport lounge access, movie tickets, and various lifestyle discounts.
  • Up to Up to 6%
Switch Cashback Credit Card
  • 4% cashback on supermarkets
  • 4% cashback on dining
  • 4% cashback on education
  • 8% cashback on fuel
  • Cashback points - AED 500 - Welcome Bonus of AED 500 Cashback points on spends of AED 15,000 within 60 days
  • No Annual Membership Fee (AMF) for the first year plus AED 500 cashback points upon achieving a retail spend of AED 15,000 within 60 days of card approval. From the second year onwards, the AMF will be waived upon an annual spend of AED 30,000 ; otherwise, an AMF of AED 299 will apply.

Rewards

Platinum Credit Card
  • Welcome Bonus - AED 250 - AED 250 Welcome
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
Essential Cashback Credit Card
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
Amazon Platinum Covered Card
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
Switch Cashback Credit Card
  • 4% cashback on supermarkets
  • 4% cashback on dining
  • 4% cashback on education
  • 8% cashback on fuel
  • Cashback points - AED 500 - Welcome Bonus of AED 500 Cashback points on spends of AED 15,000 within 60 days
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining

Headline cashback

Platinum Credit Card
  • rewards, cashback offers, and a suite of privileges designed to elevate your lifestyle AED 8,000 Minimum Salary AED 250 Welcome
  • Aafaq Islamic Finance's Platinum Credit Card provides rewards, cashback, airport lounge access, valet parking, and discounts on entertainment and shopping.
Essential Cashback Credit Card
  • 1% cashback on all purchasess
  • Up to AED 1000 cashback every month
  • 1% cashback on all purchases
  • Up to AED 70 cashback per month on movies tickets purchased online
  • Cashback on booking.com
  • Transform daily spends into cashback
Amazon Platinum Covered Card
  • Cashback
  • Enjoy unlimited cashback, and much more with the region's first Amazon card.
  • Lower-entry Amazon cashback card with cinema and lounge benefits.
  • The Emirates Islamic Amazon Platinum Covered Card offers cashback rewards, Amazon shopping benefits, airport lounge access, movie tickets, and various lifestyle discounts.
  • Up to Up to 6%
Switch Cashback Credit Card
  • 4% cashback on supermarkets
  • 4% cashback on dining
  • 4% cashback on education
  • 8% cashback on fuel
  • Cashback points - AED 500 - Welcome Bonus of AED 500 Cashback points on spends of AED 15,000 within 60 days
  • No Annual Membership Fee (AMF) for the first year plus AED 500 cashback points upon achieving a retail spend of AED 15,000 within 60 days of card approval. From the second year onwards, the AMF will be waived upon an annual spend of AED 30,000 ; otherwise, an AMF of AED 299 will apply.

Welcome Bonus

Platinum Credit Card
  • Welcome Bonus - AED 250 - AED 250 Welcome
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
Essential Cashback Credit Card
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
Amazon Platinum Covered Card
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
Switch Cashback Credit Card
  • 4% cashback on supermarkets
  • 4% cashback on dining
  • 4% cashback on education
  • 8% cashback on fuel
  • Cashback points - AED 500 - Welcome Bonus of AED 500 Cashback points on spends of AED 15,000 within 60 days
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining

Travel

Airport Lounge Access

Platinum Credit CardYes
Essential Cashback Credit Cardmentioned
Amazon Platinum Covered Card4 complimentary visits worldwide
Switch Cashback Credit Cardmentioned

Valet Parking

Platinum Credit CardYes
Essential Cashback Credit CardNot listed
Amazon Platinum Covered CardNot listed
Switch Cashback Credit CardNot listed

Card Network

Platinum Credit CardMastercard
Essential Cashback Credit CardVisa
Amazon Platinum Covered CardMastercard
Switch Cashback Credit CardVisa

Card type

Sharia Compliant

Platinum Credit CardYes
Essential Cashback Credit CardNo
Amazon Platinum Covered CardYes
Switch Cashback Credit CardYes

Islamic

Platinum Credit CardNot listed
Essential Cashback Credit CardNo
Amazon Platinum Covered CardYes
Switch Cashback Credit CardYes

Other useful facts

Minimum Credit Limit

Platinum Credit CardNot listed
Essential Cashback Credit CardAED 3,000
Amazon Platinum Covered CardNot listed
Switch Cashback Credit CardNot listed

APR

Platinum Credit Card47.88%
Essential Cashback Credit Card44.28%
Amazon Platinum Covered Card44.28%
Switch Cashback Credit Card44.28%

Monthly purchase rate

Platinum Credit Card3.99%
Essential Cashback Credit Card3.69%
Amazon Platinum Covered CardNot listed
Switch Cashback Credit CardNot listed

Movie Benefit

Platinum Credit CardNot listed
Essential Cashback Credit CardNot listed
Amazon Platinum Covered CardUp to 2 "Buy 1 Get 1" complimentary movie tickets every month
Switch Cashback Credit CardEnjoy exclusive lifestyle privileges every month, including two “Buy 1 Get 1” complimentary movie tickets, two rounds of complimentary golf, and a complimentary valet parking service

Minimum Payment

Platinum Credit Card5% of monthly balance, minimum AED 100
Essential Cashback Credit Card5% or AED 100, whichever is higher
Amazon Platinum Covered Card5% of closing balance outstanding or AED 100, whichever is higher
Switch Cashback Credit Card5% of closing balance outstanding or AED 100, whichever is higher

Cashback Amount

Platinum Credit Card
  • rewards, cashback offers, and a suite of privileges designed to elevate your lifestyle AED 8,000 Minimum Salary AED 250 Welcome
  • Aafaq Islamic Finance's Platinum Credit Card provides rewards, cashback, airport lounge access, valet parking, and discounts on entertainment and shopping.
Essential Cashback Credit Card
  • 1% cashback on all purchasess
  • Up to AED 1000 cashback every month
  • 1% cashback on all purchases
  • Up to AED 70 cashback per month on movies tickets purchased online
  • Cashback on booking.com
  • Transform daily spends into cashback
Amazon Platinum Covered Card
  • Cashback
  • Enjoy unlimited cashback, and much more with the region's first Amazon card.
  • Lower-entry Amazon cashback card with cinema and lounge benefits.
  • The Emirates Islamic Amazon Platinum Covered Card offers cashback rewards, Amazon shopping benefits, airport lounge access, movie tickets, and various lifestyle discounts.
  • Up to Up to 6%
Switch Cashback Credit Card
  • 4% cashback on supermarkets
  • 4% cashback on dining
  • 4% cashback on education
  • 8% cashback on fuel
  • Cashback points - AED 500 - Welcome Bonus of AED 500 Cashback points on spends of AED 15,000 within 60 days
  • No Annual Membership Fee (AMF) for the first year plus AED 500 cashback points upon achieving a retail spend of AED 15,000 within 60 days of card approval. From the second year onwards, the AMF will be waived upon an annual spend of AED 30,000 ; otherwise, an AMF of AED 299 will apply.

Minimum Spend

Platinum Credit CardAED 10,000
Essential Cashback Credit CardNot listed
Amazon Platinum Covered CardNot listed
Switch Cashback Credit CardNot listed

Spend Period Days

Platinum Credit Card60
Essential Cashback Credit CardNot listed
Amazon Platinum Covered CardNot listed
Switch Cashback Credit CardNot listed
EligibilityFees & ratesCashback & rewardsTravelCard typeOther useful facts
Field Platinum Credit Card card imagePlatinum Credit CardAafaq Islamic FinanceEssential Cashback Credit Card card imageEssential Cashback Credit CardAbu Dhabi Commercial BankAmazon Platinum Covered Card card imageAmazon Platinum Covered CardEmirates IslamicSwitch Cashback Credit Card card imageSwitch Cashback Credit CardEmirates Islamic
Rewards
Reward details
  • Welcome Bonus - AED 250 - AED 250 Welcome
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
  • 4% cashback on supermarkets
  • 4% cashback on dining
  • 4% cashback on education
  • 8% cashback on fuel
  • Cashback points - AED 500 - Welcome Bonus of AED 500 Cashback points on spends of AED 15,000 within 60 days
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining
Eligibility
Minimum Salary AED 8,000AED 5,000AED 5,000AED 10,000
Salary Transfer Required Not listedNoNot listedNot listed
Required Documents
  • Proof of salary - Latest salary certificate or bank statement - proof of salary: latest bank statements or salary certificate
  • Identity proof - Valid Emirates ID or passport - identity proof: valid passport or Emirates ID
  • Valid Emirates ID - Proof of identity - A valid Emirates ID
  • Salary Certificate or Bank Statements - Proof of income - Latest 3 months bank statements or salary certificate
  • Valid Emirates ID - Mandatory - A valid Emirates ID is required
  • Salary Certificate - Mandatory - Latest salary certificate or proof of income
  • Passport Copy - Mandatory - Copy of passport
  • Bank Statements - Last 3 months - Latest 3 months bank statements
  • Valid Emirates ID - Proof of identity - A valid Emirates ID
  • Salary Certificate - Proof of income - Latest salary certificate or proof of income
  • Bank Statements - Proof of financial stability - Latest 3 months bank statements
Fees and rates
Annual Fee AED 0FreeAED 0AED 313.95
Joining Fee Not listedfreeNot listedNot listed
First Year Annual Fee Not listedNot listedAED 0AED 0
Foreign Transaction Fee 2.5%2.99%2.34%2.34%
APR 47.88% APR44.28% APR44.28% APR44.28% APR
Cash Advance Fee AED 150Not listedAED 3.15AED 3.15
Late Payment Fee AED 230Not listedNot listedNot listed
Cashback and rewards
Cashback details
  • rewards, cashback offers, and a suite of privileges designed to elevate your lifestyle AED 8,000 Minimum Salary AED 250 Welcome
  • Aafaq Islamic Finance's Platinum Credit Card provides rewards, cashback, airport lounge access, valet parking, and discounts on entertainment and shopping.
  • 1% cashback on all purchasess
  • Up to AED 1000 cashback every month
  • 1% cashback on all purchases
  • Up to AED 70 cashback per month on movies tickets purchased online
  • Cashback on booking.com
  • Transform daily spends into cashback
  • Cashback
  • Enjoy unlimited cashback, and much more with the region's first Amazon card.
  • Lower-entry Amazon cashback card with cinema and lounge benefits.
  • The Emirates Islamic Amazon Platinum Covered Card offers cashback rewards, Amazon shopping benefits, airport lounge access, movie tickets, and various lifestyle discounts.
  • Up to Up to 6%
  • 4% cashback on supermarkets
  • 4% cashback on dining
  • 4% cashback on education
  • 8% cashback on fuel
  • Cashback points - AED 500 - Welcome Bonus of AED 500 Cashback points on spends of AED 15,000 within 60 days
  • No Annual Membership Fee (AMF) for the first year plus AED 500 cashback points upon achieving a retail spend of AED 15,000 within 60 days of card approval. From the second year onwards, the AMF will be waived upon an annual spend of AED 30,000 ; otherwise, an AMF of AED 299 will apply.
Rewards
  • Welcome Bonus - AED 250 - AED 250 Welcome
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
  • 4% cashback on supermarkets
  • 4% cashback on dining
  • 4% cashback on education
  • 8% cashback on fuel
  • Cashback points - AED 500 - Welcome Bonus of AED 500 Cashback points on spends of AED 15,000 within 60 days
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining
Headline cashback
  • rewards, cashback offers, and a suite of privileges designed to elevate your lifestyle AED 8,000 Minimum Salary AED 250 Welcome
  • Aafaq Islamic Finance's Platinum Credit Card provides rewards, cashback, airport lounge access, valet parking, and discounts on entertainment and shopping.
  • 1% cashback on all purchasess
  • Up to AED 1000 cashback every month
  • 1% cashback on all purchases
  • Up to AED 70 cashback per month on movies tickets purchased online
  • Cashback on booking.com
  • Transform daily spends into cashback
  • Cashback
  • Enjoy unlimited cashback, and much more with the region's first Amazon card.
  • Lower-entry Amazon cashback card with cinema and lounge benefits.
  • The Emirates Islamic Amazon Platinum Covered Card offers cashback rewards, Amazon shopping benefits, airport lounge access, movie tickets, and various lifestyle discounts.
  • Up to Up to 6%
  • 4% cashback on supermarkets
  • 4% cashback on dining
  • 4% cashback on education
  • 8% cashback on fuel
  • Cashback points - AED 500 - Welcome Bonus of AED 500 Cashback points on spends of AED 15,000 within 60 days
  • No Annual Membership Fee (AMF) for the first year plus AED 500 cashback points upon achieving a retail spend of AED 15,000 within 60 days of card approval. From the second year onwards, the AMF will be waived upon an annual spend of AED 30,000 ; otherwise, an AMF of AED 299 will apply.
Welcome Bonus
  • Welcome Bonus - AED 250 - AED 250 Welcome
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Travel
  • Cinema
  • Islamic
  • Low fee
  • 4% cashback on supermarkets
  • 4% cashback on dining
  • 4% cashback on education
  • 8% cashback on fuel
  • Cashback points - AED 500 - Welcome Bonus of AED 500 Cashback points on spends of AED 15,000 within 60 days
  • Cashback
  • Lounge
  • Dining
Travel
Airport Lounge Access Yesmentioned4 complimentary visits worldwidementioned
Valet Parking YesNot listedNot listedNot listed
Card Network MastercardVisaMastercardVisa
Card type
Sharia Compliant YesNoYesYes
Islamic Not listedNoYesYes
Other useful facts
Minimum Credit Limit Not listedAED 3,000Not listedNot listed
APR 47.88%44.28%44.28%44.28%
Monthly purchase rate 3.99%3.69%Not listedNot listed
Movie Benefit Not listedNot listedUp to 2 "Buy 1 Get 1" complimentary movie tickets every monthEnjoy exclusive lifestyle privileges every month, including two “Buy 1 Get 1” complimentary movie tickets, two rounds of complimentary golf, and a complimentary valet parking service
Minimum Payment 5% of monthly balance, minimum AED 1005% or AED 100, whichever is higher5% of closing balance outstanding or AED 100, whichever is higher5% of closing balance outstanding or AED 100, whichever is higher
Cashback Amount
  • rewards, cashback offers, and a suite of privileges designed to elevate your lifestyle AED 8,000 Minimum Salary AED 250 Welcome
  • Aafaq Islamic Finance's Platinum Credit Card provides rewards, cashback, airport lounge access, valet parking, and discounts on entertainment and shopping.
  • 1% cashback on all purchasess
  • Up to AED 1000 cashback every month
  • 1% cashback on all purchases
  • Up to AED 70 cashback per month on movies tickets purchased online
  • Cashback on booking.com
  • Transform daily spends into cashback
  • Cashback
  • Enjoy unlimited cashback, and much more with the region's first Amazon card.
  • Lower-entry Amazon cashback card with cinema and lounge benefits.
  • The Emirates Islamic Amazon Platinum Covered Card offers cashback rewards, Amazon shopping benefits, airport lounge access, movie tickets, and various lifestyle discounts.
  • Up to Up to 6%
  • 4% cashback on supermarkets
  • 4% cashback on dining
  • 4% cashback on education
  • 8% cashback on fuel
  • Cashback points - AED 500 - Welcome Bonus of AED 500 Cashback points on spends of AED 15,000 within 60 days
  • No Annual Membership Fee (AMF) for the first year plus AED 500 cashback points upon achieving a retail spend of AED 15,000 within 60 days of card approval. From the second year onwards, the AMF will be waived upon an annual spend of AED 30,000 ; otherwise, an AMF of AED 299 will apply.
Minimum Spend AED 10,000Not listedNot listedNot listed
Spend Period Days 60Not listedNot listedNot listed

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