Shukran ADCB Islamic Card: Shukrans under the published conditions. Emirates Islamic Switch Cashback Card: Cashback with eligible fuel spending. Start with eligibility, reward use and total recurring cost.
Shukrans under the published conditions
Salary floor unconfirmed. Ask ADCB before applying.
AED rewards not estimated · Reward value unconfirmed
Cashback with eligible fuel spending
Salary floor unconfirmed. Ask Emirates Islamic before applying.
Partial reward estimate · Cash / statement redemption model
Carrying a balance? Interest or profit charges can outweigh rewards. Check repayment costs before choosing a rewards card.
Same AED 10,000 monthly budget, paid in full. Net value is eligible rewards plus qualifying welcome offers, less modelled card, joining and plan fees. FX charges, borrowing costs and unpriced perks are excluded.
| Compare | Shukran ADCB Islamic Card | Emirates Islamic Switch Cashback Card |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum monthly salary | Unconfirmed — ask bank | Unconfirmed — ask bank |
| Modelled fees · first year | AED 0 | AED 0 |
| Modelled fees · ongoing year | AED 262.5 | AED 313.95 |
| Estimated first-year net | Not estimated | AED 3,900 |
| Estimated ongoing net / year | Not estimated | AED 3,586.05 |
| Reward redemption model | Reward value unconfirmed | Cash / statement redemption model |
| Bank FX charge | 2.99%; scheme charges may apply | Unconfirmed |
| Earning spend gate | Category and programme conditions apply | AED 2,500 eligible monthly spend; check below-gate earning |
An AED-value winner is not established because a reward conversion or recurring fee is unconfirmed. Use the verified differences and ask the issuer about missing terms.
A higher estimate does not establish eligibility. Restricted points and miles need a redemption you can use. Benchmark calculated 2026-10-25; product terms retain the review dates below. Negative values show fees exceeding modelled rewards.
Monthly budget: Groceries: AED 2,500; School Fees: AED 1,500; Utilities: AED 1,000; Dining: AED 1,500; Fuel: AED 1,000; Online Shopping: AED 1,000; International Spend: AED 500; Other: AED 1,000.
Conditional welcome and campaign value included: Not estimated. It requires the bank’s new-customer, application-date and spending conditions; it is not a guaranteed payment.
Published renewal fee used; unverified discretionary or relationship waivers are excluded.
First year free; standard renewal AED 262.50 including VAT. No annual fee for UAE nationals per published product terms.
Published earning is described separately. An annual forecast is unavailable until this product’s full redemption, merchant exclusions, caps and qualification rules are represented.
Conditional welcome and campaign value included: AED 0. It requires the bank’s new-customer, application-date and spending conditions; it is not a guaranteed payment.
Published renewal fee used; unverified discretionary or relationship waivers are excluded.
The first year is free. The ongoing fee is waived after AED 30,000 annual qualifying purchases; otherwise AED 313.95 including VAT applies.
Estimates Lifestyle mode only: 4% groceries/dining/education capped AED 200 each, 8% domestic fuel capped AED 100. AED 2,500 calendar-month gate. Travel mode cannot be stacked. Utility banking-channel payments are excluded.
A lighter budget can miss a spending gate; a bill-heavy budget can earn reduced rates. These examples use the same rules as the personal selector.
An AED-value winner is not established because a reward conversion or recurring fee is unconfirmed. Use the verified differences and ask the issuer about missing terms.
Groceries: AED 1,000; School Fees: AED 0; Utilities: AED 300; Dining: AED 500; Fuel: AED 500; Online Shopping: AED 200; International Spend: AED 0; Other: AED 500.
An AED-value winner is not established because a reward conversion or recurring fee is unconfirmed. Use the verified differences and ask the issuer about missing terms.
Groceries: AED 2,500; School Fees: AED 1,500; Utilities: AED 1,000; Dining: AED 1,500; Fuel: AED 1,000; Online Shopping: AED 1,000; International Spend: AED 500; Other: AED 1,000.
An AED-value winner is not established because a reward conversion or recurring fee is unconfirmed. Use the verified differences and ask the issuer about missing terms.
Groceries: AED 1,000; School Fees: AED 0; Utilities: AED 500; Dining: AED 3,000; Fuel: AED 500; Online Shopping: AED 1,000; International Spend: AED 2,500; Other: AED 1,500.
The selector can check published eligibility and compare first-year with ongoing value for your profile.
Check approval criteria, payment-channel exclusions, fee waivers and the benefits you plan to use. Product-source dates are shown separately; this comparison is not bank approval.
Product terms reviewed 2026-10-24.
Product terms reviewed 2026-10-22.
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