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Barclays Emirates Premium
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Barclays Emirates Premium

Annual fee
$499
Rewards
Emirates Skywards Miles
Benefits
7 · $0/yr
Data verified Aug 18, 2026 · from the MaxWorth database · not endorsed by Barclays · disclaimer
Ranked in: #23 · Travel

Earn Rates

CategoryRateTrue cash-back value
Emirates 3x 3.6%
Travel 2x 2.4%
Everything else 1x 1.2%

True value converts point multipliers to dollars using MaxWorth point valuations. Issuer-portal-exclusive rates are excluded.

Credits (2)

Anniversary Bonus Miles

Annual

Earn 10,000 anniversary bonus Skywards Miles after spending $30,000 on purchases each cardmembership year

Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit

Annual

Receive an automatic statement credit for the cost of one Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee every five years – up to $120

Status & Elite Perks (2)

Emirates Gold Tier Membership

Annual

Enjoy Emirates Skywards Gold tier membership during your first year, and retain your tier status by spending $40,000 each cardmembership year

Priority Pass Select Access

Annual

Priority Pass Select lounge access provides unlimited access to over 1,200 lounges worldwide for the primary cardmember and their guest(s)

Other (3)

25% Discount on Buy/Gift Miles

Annual

Receive a 25% savings when you Buy Skywards Miles for yourself or Gift Miles

Miles Never Expire

Annual

The Skywards Miles you earn will not expire as long as your account remains open

Free FICO Credit Score

Annual

Complimentary online access to your FICO Credit Score lets you keep an eye on your credit score and get alerts when we learn that your score has changed

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