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Points & Rewards · United Arab Emirates

Citi Rewards Credit Card

4.3 / 5 editorial score

The Citi Rewards Credit Card earns ThankYou Points that never expire, with bonus points on dining, department stores and travel, plus the flexibility to redeem across many partners.

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Annual feeNo annual fee
IssuerCitibank UAE
NetworkMastercard
Welcome offerWelcome ThankYou Points bonus after activation and spend
Interest rateApprox. 3.25% per month on outstan…
Foreign feeForeign currency markup applie…
Who qualifiesStable income, UAE residency

Why it ranks

  • Points never expire
  • Flexible, wide-ranging redemptions
  • No annual fee option available

What holds it back

  • Bonus categories may be capped
  • Foreign currency markup on overseas spend
  • Lounge access terms vary by card tier

Advertiser disclosure: we may be paid if you apply through our links. Ratings are editorial. Confirm today's terms on the issuer's site — offers change.

The Citi Rewards Credit Card earns ThankYou Points that never expire, with bonus points on dining, department stores and travel, plus the flexibility to redeem across many partners.

Citi Rewards Credit Card at a glance

IssuerCitibank UAE
Card networkMastercard
Annual feeNo annual fee
Welcome bonusWelcome ThankYou Points bonus after activation and spend
Rewards rateBonus points on dining, department stores and travel
Intro APRNot applicable
Regular APRApprox. 3.25% per month on outstanding balances
Foreign transaction feeForeign currency markup applies (approx. 2.99%)
Credit neededStable income, UAE residency
Best forRewards collectors wanting flexible, lasting points
Airport lounge accessYes

Rewards & benefits

  • Bonus ThankYou Points on dining, department stores and travel
  • Points never expire while the account is active
  • Flexible redemption across airline and retail partners
  • Complimentary lounge access on eligible Citi cards

Eligibility & who it suits

  • UAE resident with valid Emirates ID
  • Minimum salary of approximately AED 8,000 per month
  • Stable, verifiable income
  • Pass Citibank's credit assessment

How to apply

Check current rates on Citibank UAE’s official site →

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Rates, fees, welcome offers and benefits are provided for general information, can change at any time, and may not reflect current terms. Always confirm the latest details on the issuer’s official site before applying. This is not financial advice.

How it ranks against similar UAE cards

RankCardAnnual feeRewardsWelcome offerForeign feeWho qualifiesScore
1
Citi Rewards Credit CardRewards collectors wanting flexible, lasting points
None Bonus points on dining, department stores and travel Welcome ThankYou Points bonus after activation and spend Foreign currency markup ap… Stable income, UAE residency 4.3
2
ADCB TouchPoints Infinite Credit CardAffluent UAE residents who value lifestyle privileges
AED 1,050/yr Up to 4 TouchPoints per AED4 spent (category dependent) Welcome TouchPoints bonus after activation and spend Foreign currency markup ap… High income, UAE residency 4.5

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