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Citi Rewards Credit Card
Joining Fee
Free
Annual Fee
AED 315
Minimum Salary
AED 8,000

Citi Rewards Credit Card

Earn Citi ThankYou Points on every purchase, with 1.5x on groceries and international spend, plus lounge access, cinema and Careem.

Updated Sep 2026

≈ AED 3,971 potential value / year · incl. perks · incl. welcome bonus
WebsiteVisit Citi Rewards Credit Card credit card website

At a glance

Welcome offer

Welcome bonus
AED 300 Statement Credit

Rewards

CategoryEarnRate
Grocery
0.408 miles per AED
1.02%

0.408 miles per AED

Government, Utilities +4 more
0.068 miles per AED
0.17%

0.068 miles per AED

All other spend
0.272 miles per AED
0.68%

0.272 miles per AED

CategoryEarnRate
Grocery
0.408 miles per AED
1.02%

0.408 miles per AED

Government, Utilities +4 more
0.068 miles per AED
0.17%

0.068 miles per AED

All other spend
0.272 miles per AED
0.68%

0.272 miles per AED

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Fees and eligibility

Joining Fee
Free
Annual Fee
AED 315
Minimum SalaryAED 8,000
Monthly Interest Rate
3.69%
International Transaction Fee (non-AED)2.99%
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Top benefits

Airport lounge8/year
Cinema1/month
Airport transfers1/year
Dining credit1/month
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Welcome offer

AED 300 Statement Credit

Direct Citi applicants may get AED 300 after spending AED 6,000 within 60 days; affiliate applications do not qualify.

Available to new Citi credit card customers who apply directly through citibank.ae. Spend AED 6,000 within 60 days of card approval to receive a AED 300 statement credit.

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Rewards

1.5Citi Miles

on grocery purchases and all international (non-AED) transactions.

Excludes international spend in EEA currencies (e.g. EUR, CHF, SEK), which earns a reduced rate — see below. Utility bills paid through Citibank's own channels and spend above your credit limit are also excluded from earning.

0.75Citi Miles

on international transactions in EEA currencies (EUR, CHF, SEK and others).

Half the standard 1.5 Citi Miles international rate applies to spend in EEA currencies specifically.

1Citi Miles

on other local AED transactions.

Government services, utility and telecom bills, education fees, insurance premiums, real estate/rent and transportation spend earn 25% of this rate.

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Eligibility

18

Minimum Age

8,000AED

Minimum Income

UAE Nationals and Residents

Open to UAE nationals and residents with a valid Emirates ID, passport and UAE visa copy

Documents ready

Emirates ID + passport with residence visa

Have your Emirates ID and passport with residence visa on hand — UAE banks require these for any credit card application.

Check your AECB report

Recent rejections or missed payments can stall approval

A recent credit-card rejection or missed payment on your AECB report is one of the most common reasons a UAE card application stalls — worth checking your report before applying if you're unsure.

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  • No Annual Fee
  • AED 500 bonus on AED 5,000
  • 20% back in credits on noon Food
  • 5% back in credits on noon
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ENBD Voyager World Credit Card

  • Salary: AED 12,000+
  • 75,000 Miles on AED 35,000
  • No Annual Fee
  • 6 Miles/AED on Voyager Portal
  • 3 Miles/AED on other travel
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ENBD Voyager World Elite Credit Card

  • Salary: AED 25,000+
  • 150,000 Miles on AED 70,000
  • No Annual Fee for the first year
  • 12 Miles/AED on Voyager Portal
  • 6 Miles/AED on other travel
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Additional Benefits

Airport Lounge Access

8 lounge visits or dining offers per year via Mastercard Travel Pass; first visit free.

Access to 1,200+ airport lounges via Mastercard Travel Pass, capped at 8 visits/year. First visit yearly is free; each subsequent visit needs a qualifying int'l (non-AED) spend of USD 1, unlocking a 3-month window. Guests cost USD 32 each.

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VOX Cinemas Discount

30% off up to 2 movie tickets at VOX Cinemas, once a month.

Get 30% off up to 2 movie tickets at VOX Cinemas, redeemable once per calendar month.

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Careem Airport Ride

1 discounted airport ride per year, up to AED 84 off.

Get up to AED 84 off 1 Careem airport ride per year using promo code 'MAUAE2'.

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Talabat Discount

20% off Talabat orders (up to AED 14), once a month.

Get a 20% instant discount, capped at AED 14, on grocery and food orders placed through Talabat using promo code 'MASTERCARD'. Valid once per calendar month.

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Easy Payment Plan

Convert big purchases into fixed monthly instalments.

Convert eligible purchases into an Easy Instalment Plan. Loan on Card and Citi PayAll are also available for additional flexible repayment options.

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Fees

315AED

Annual Fee

Free in year 1; waived from year 2 if annual card spend reaches AED 9,000

3.69%

Monthly Interest Rate

44.28% per annum

230AED

Late Payment Fee

Over-Limit FeeAED 249*

*Or the highest daily over-limit amount during the statement period, whichever is lower

Cash Advance FeeAED 99*

*3% of the cash advance amount, capped at AED 250, or AED 99, whichever is higher

International Transaction Fee (non-AED)2.99%
Minimum Payment Due2.74%*

*Higher of AED 100 or 2.74% of the statement balance, plus all outstanding fees, charges and any past due amount

Important Stuff

Citi Rewards Credit Card — Product Page

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Airport Lounge Access Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

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You earn 1 ThankYou Point per USD 1 equivalent on most local AED spend, and 1.5 ThankYou Points per USD 1 equivalent on grocery purchases and all international (non-AED) spend. Government, utility, telecom, education, insurance, real estate and transportation spend earn a reduced rate.

Up to 21 to 52 days, provided you pay your full statement balance by the due date. Cash advances, balance transfers, easy instalments and loan-on-card transactions are not included.

New Citi credit card customers who apply directly through citibank.ae and spend AED 6,000 within 60 days of card approval receive a AED 300 statement credit.

The annual fee is free in the first year. From year 2 onward, it is waived if your total card spend for the year reaches AED 9,000.

Redeem through Citi's rewards catalogue for options including travel, shopping and statement credits. The value per point depends on the redemption selected.

Up to 8 airport lounge visits or dining offers per calendar year via Mastercard Travel Pass. Your first visit each year is free; each subsequent visit requires a qualifying international spend of at least USD 1 to unlock a 3-month access window.

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