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Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard
Issuer: Barclays US · Network: Mastercard
Emirates earning and Skywards Gold tier benefits
- Annual fee
- $499
- Foreign transaction fee
- $0
- Intro APR
- 0% introductory APR for the first 12 billing cycles on balance transfers made within 45 days of account opening.
- Regular APR
- Variable purchase APR; exact current rate is disclosed in the live application and card agreement.
Full card review date:
This date covers the full card review. Individual terms may have been checked separately afterward; see dates noted in the terms and offer below.
Current offer
70,000 bonus Skywards Miles after $3,000 in purchases within the first 90 days
- Spending requirement
- $3,000 in purchases
- Time window
- first 90 days
Offer last checked: 2026-09-08
Additional benefits
• 70,000 bonus Skywards Miles after $3,000 in purchases within the first 90 days
• Emirates Skywards Gold tier membership during the first year
• Earn Skywards Miles on eligible purchases
• No foreign transaction fee
Restrictions to know
Rewards apply only to eligible net purchases; returns, credits, balance transfers, cash advances, fees, interest and cash-equivalent transactions do not earn rewards. Airline or hotel benefits are tied to the linked loyalty account, may require enrollment and an open account in good standing, and remain subject to partner-program availability, award pricing and benefit exclusions. APR, fees and approval terms are governed by the current application and card agreement.
Who can apply
U.S. applicant; subject to Barclays credit approval and identity verification. Emirates Skywards account linkage is required for miles.
Credit profile: Issuer underwriting applies; no universal public score cutoff