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ADIB Cashback vs DIB SHAMS Platinum

Compare the same AED 10,000 monthly benchmark with full repayment. Actual eligibility, category spending and the timing of welcome offers can change the outcome. This is an independent comparison; subjective perks are not assigned guaranteed cash value.

ADIB Cashback Visa Covered Card — official bank artwork

ADIB Cashback Visa Covered Card

Minimum salary
Confirm with bank
Annual fee
AED 103.95
First-year net
AED 3,496.05
Ongoing annual net
AED 3,496.05
Bank FX fee
2.415%; scheme charges may apply
Reward programme
Cashback

Important conditions

Cashback, Etihad Platinum and Etihad Infinite official product pages, KFS and tariff reviewed do not publish these claimed salary floors. Do not overwrite unknown with competitor estimates.

Published renewal fee used; unverified discretionary or relationship waivers are excluded.

No complimentary access verified

No cinema offer verified.

Official ADIB terms · reviewed 2026-10-22
DIB SHAMS Platinum Covered Card — official bank artwork

DIB SHAMS Platinum Covered Card

Minimum salary
Confirm with bank
Annual fee
AED 208.95
First-year net
Not estimated
Ongoing annual net
Not estimated
Bank FX fee
3.7%; scheme charges may apply
Reward programme
DIB Walaa

No annual fee in year 1. Subsequent fees are waived after AED 15,000 annual spend.

Important conditions

The bank equates10 Walaa points per AED to5% for promoted categories. Confirm a universal cash conversion before applying AED0.005 per point to every reward. The current spending form has no dedicated travel category.

Published renewal fee used; unverified discretionary or relationship waivers are excluded.

No complimentary lounge access verified.

No cinema offer verified.

Official DIB terms · reviewed 2026-10-22

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