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Cash Back · United Arab Emirates

DIB Consumer Cashback Covered Card

4.0 / 5 editorial score

Best for: families who want Shariah-compliant cashback on groceries, school fees and fuel.

#7 of 7 · Cash Back · UAE#15 of 17 · All UAE cards
Annual feeAED 210/yr
IssuerDubai Islamic Bank (DIB)
NetworkVisa / Mastercard
Welcome offerSee issuer for the current offer
Interest rateMonthly profit rate (Salam) of up…
Foreign fee3.70% of the transaction amoun…
Who qualifiesMinimum monthly salary AED 5,000

Why it ranks

  • Covers school fees, which many cashback cards exclude
  • Low annual fee for an Islamic cashback card
  • AED 1,000 overall monthly cap

What holds it back

  • Supermarket and school fee caps fall to AED 200 from 10 October 2026
  • High 3.70% fee on foreign currency spend
  • No lounge access listed

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The DIB Consumer Cashback Covered Card is a Shariah-compliant card that pays 3% on household essentials, including school fees, as long as you spend AED 3,000 a month. Figures are as of September 2026.

DIB Consumer Cashback Covered Card at a glance

IssuerDubai Islamic Bank (DIB)
Card networkVisa / Mastercard
Annual feeAED 210 a year (AED 200 + VAT); first year free under DIB's current offer
Welcome bonusSee issuer for the current offer
Rewards rate3% cashback on supermarkets, school fees, auto servicing, fuel, utilities, Etisalat and du bills, and Salik and Nol, each with its own monthly cap; needs AED 3,000 monthly retail spend; AED 1,000 total monthly cap
Intro APRNone
Regular APRMonthly profit rate (Salam) of up to 3.69%; Shariah-compliant, no interest
Foreign transaction fee3.70% of the transaction amount on non-AED spend; 3.14% on international spend billed in AED
Airport lounge accessNone listed
Credit neededMinimum monthly salary AED 5,000
Best forFamilies who want Shariah-compliant cashback on groceries, school fees and fuel

Key features

  • 3% on supermarkets and school fees, each capped at AED 300 a month (AED 200 from 10 October 2026)
  • 3% on auto servicing (AED 300 cap), fuel, utilities and telecom bills (AED 100 caps each)
  • 3% on Salik and Nol top-ups, capped at AED 25 a month
  • Travel insurance up to USD 100,000 and roadside assistance twice a year
  • Shariah-compliant covered card with a Salam-based profit structure

Before you apply: confirm the current fee, reward rates and eligibility on the issuer's official site. BestCreditCards is an independent ranking site, not the card issuer, and this is not financial advice.

Sources: dib.ae · dib.ae

How it ranks against similar UAE cards

RankCardAnnual feeRewardsWelcome offerForeign feeWho qualifiesScore
1
DIB Consumer Cashback Covered CardFamilies who want Shariah-compliant cashback on groceries, school fees and fuel
AED 210/yr 3% cashback on supermarkets, school fees, auto servicing, fuel, utilities, Etisa… See issuer for the current offer 3.70% of the transaction a… Minimum monthly salary AED 5,000 4.0
2
ADCB 365 Cashback Credit CardDining, fuel and grocery spenders who put AED 5,000+ a month on one card
AED 383.25/yr 6% dining (incl. online orders), 5% fuel and Salik, 5% home digital entertainmen… See issuer for the current offer See issuer Minimum monthly salary AED 5,000… 4.4
3
Mashreq Cashback Credit CardEveryday spenders wanting fee-free cashback
None Up to 5% on dining, 2% on groceries, 1% elsewhere Welcome cashback offer for new cardholders Foreign currency markup ap… Stable income, UAE residency 4.4
4
FAB Cashback Credit CardHouseholds wanting fee-free cashback on essentials
None Up to 5% on groceries and dining, 3% on fuel Welcome cashback offer for new cardholders Foreign currency markup ap… Stable income, UAE residency 4.3

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