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American Express UAE The Platinum Card® vs HSBC Cash+

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.

The Platinum Card® — official bank artwork

The Platinum Card®

Minimum salary
AED 30,605
Annual fee
AED 3,255
First-year net
Not estimated
Ongoing annual net
Not estimated
Bank FX fee
Unverified
Reward programme
Membership Rewards

No standard annual-fee waiver verified.

Important conditions

MembershipRewards redemption depends on option and transfer partner; no universal AEDvalue assumed.

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

Complimentary Priority Pass and Centurion lounge access; network, guest and supplementary-card terms apply.

No cinema offer verified.

Official American Express UAE terms · reviewed 2026-10-22
Cash+ Credit Card — official bank artwork

Cash+ Credit Card

Minimum salary
AED 30,000
Annual fee
AED 1,050
First-year net
AED 1,440
Ongoing annual net
AED 1,440
Bank FX fee
2.1%; scheme charges may apply
Reward programme
Cashback

Important conditions

Includes verified monthly, quarterly and annual bonuses on base cashback when the repeated-spend forecast reaches each separate target. Leisure perks are excluded; fee waiver remains subject to campaign approval conditions.

Renewal waiver assumes at least AED 24,000 qualifying spend in the preceding card year.

Unlimited Visa Airport Companion lounge visits for you and one guest after an international purchase equivalent to at least one US currency unit, at least 15 days before travel.

Buy 1 Get 1 cinema tickets after AED 10,000 calendar-month spend; booking and provider conditions apply.

Official HSBC terms · reviewed 2026-10-18

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