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Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Platinum Card vs FAB Etihad Guest 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.

Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Platinum Card — official bank artwork

Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Platinum Card

Minimum salary
AED 5,000
Annual fee
AED 208.95
First-year net
AED 558.81
Ongoing annual net
AED 558.81
Bank FX fee
Unverified
Reward programme
Etihad Guest

Important conditions

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.

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

No complimentary access verified

No cinema offer verified.

Official Emirates Islamic terms · reviewed 2026-10-22
FAB Etihad Guest Platinum Credit Card — official bank artwork

FAB Etihad Guest Platinum Credit Card

Minimum salary
AED 8,000
Annual fee
AED 525
First-year net
AED 1,040
Ongoing annual net
AED 540
Bank FX fee
Unverified
Reward programme
Etihad Guest

Important conditions

Verified ordinary miles rates. AED 0.05 per mile remains an illustrative editorial assumption, rather than guaranteed cash. Paid Miles Accelerator, Etihad-specific purchases, the discount voucher and the limited-time acquisition campaign are excluded. Eligible spending is limited to the approved credit limit; transaction rounding may reduce actual rewards.

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

No complimentary access verified

Get four tickets per month at AED 20 each at Reel, Cine Royal and Star cinemas, subject to AED 3,000 monthly spending.

Official FAB terms · reviewed 2026-10-22

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