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Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Ameera Card vs FAB Etihad Guest Signature Islamic

Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Ameera Card: Etihad Guest with eligible international spend spending. FAB Etihad Guest Signature Islamic: Etihad Guest under the published conditions. Start with eligibility, reward use and total recurring cost.

Which card matches your situation?

Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Ameera Card — official bank artwork
Emirates Islamic · ISLAMIC

Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Ameera Card

Etihad Guest with eligible international spend spending

Published minimum salary: AED 12,000 / month

Suits you if

  • Your regular international spend spending fits the published reward categories and caps.
  • The listed fees fit the value you expect from your existing budget.

Skip it if

  • You want statement cashback rather than Etihad Guest redemptions.
  • Your salary is below the published minimum, or you cannot meet the bank’s other criteria.

Partial reward estimate · Restricted points or miles value

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Etihad Guest under the published conditions

Published minimum salary: AED 15,000 / month

Suits you if

  • You can use Etihad Guest rewards at the stated redemption value.
  • The listed fees fit the value you expect from your existing budget.

Skip it if

  • You need a verified AED reward estimate before deciding.
  • Your salary is below the published minimum, or you cannot meet the bank’s other criteria.

AED rewards not estimated · Reward value unconfirmed

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Carrying a balance? Interest or profit charges can outweigh rewards. Check repayment costs before choosing a rewards card.

What will the fees and rewards mean in AED?

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.

CompareEmirates Islamic Etihad Guest Ameera CardFAB Etihad Guest Signature Islamic
Minimum monthly salaryAED 12,000AED 15,000
Modelled fees · first yearAED 943.95AED 1,575
Modelled fees · ongoing yearAED 943.95AED 1,575
Estimated first-year netAED 28.01Not estimated
Estimated ongoing net / yearAED 28.01Not estimated
Reward redemption modelRestricted points or miles valueReward value unconfirmed
Bank FX chargeUnconfirmed2.61%; scheme charges may apply
Earning spend gateCategory and programme conditions applyCategory and programme conditions apply

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.

See the budget, welcome value and fee assumptions

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.

Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Ameera Card assumptions

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.

Current tariff lists AED 733.95, but promotional directory copy lists AED 943.95. Estimate conservatively charges AED 943.95 until the selected plan is confirmed.

Published category miles converted from USD 1 equivalent at AED 3.673. Reduced specified merchants and QSR use 0.3 miles/USD. Credit-limit monthly spend cap applies. Miles AED value is illustrative. Paid welcome/waiver plan alternatives are not combined.

FAB Etihad Guest Signature Islamic assumptions

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.

Published earning is described separately. An annual forecast is unavailable until this product’s full redemption, merchant exclusions, caps and qualification rules are represented.

Read the full AED valuation methodology

How does the answer change with your budget?

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.

Compare three example budgets

Light everyday · AED 3,000/month

Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Ameera CardOngoing net / year: AED -674.42
FAB Etihad Guest Signature IslamicOngoing net / year: Not estimated

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.

Monthly category amounts

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.

Family bills · AED 10,000/month

Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Ameera CardOngoing net / year: AED 28.01
FAB Etihad Guest Signature IslamicOngoing net / year: Not estimated

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.

Monthly category amounts

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.

Dining & travel · AED 10,000/month

Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Ameera CardOngoing net / year: AED 705.93
FAB Etihad Guest Signature IslamicOngoing net / year: Not estimated

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.

Monthly category amounts

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.

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The selector can check published eligibility and compare first-year with ongoing value for your profile.

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What should you confirm with the bank?

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.

Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Ameera Card: benefit conditions and official sources

Perks and exclusions

  • Lounges: Visa Airport Companion access requires a qualifying USD 1 foreign currency purchase at least 10 days before the visit. The entitlement covers the cardholder; guests are not included.
  • Cinema: No current offer verified.
  • Fee waivers depend on the selected plan and qualifying purchases; the first year is not unconditionally free. The salary floor is verified in the bank’s October 2026 acquisition offer.
  • The current schedule of charges lists AED 733.95 including VAT, while directory promotional copy repeats Saqer’s AED 943.95. This bank-page conflict remains unresolved.
  • Etihad direct airline earn rate 3 miles/USD is excluded unless a separate direct Etihad purchase input is available.
  • Do not combine Tier Miles (status miles) with spendable Guest Miles.
  • Current full rate table applies reduced 0.3 miles/USD to domestic AND international specified categories.
  • Do not automatically assume an unconditional first-year waiver. Premium tariff and old KFS differ; use the current selected tariff plan with its correct welcome and fee rules.

Product terms reviewed 2026-10-22.

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FAB Etihad Guest Signature Islamic: benefit conditions and official sources

Perks and exclusions

  • Lounges: Up to 8 visits annually at 1,000+ lounges; activation, app and guest conditions apply.
  • Cinema: No current offer verified.
  • Annual fee AED 1,575.00 includes VAT on the bank’s published pre-VAT fee.
  • Product advertises 35,000 welcome miles on activation. Acquisition-campaign deadlines and conditions are separate; no welcome miles included in forecasts.
  • Bank international transaction component 2.61% plus published 1.15% scheme charge; total stated components 3.76%.
  • Tier miles, status benefits, Wi-Fi and miles-discount vouchers are not cash and are excluded from the net AED estimate.

Product terms reviewed 2026-10-24.

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