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Emirates NBD dnata World vs HSBC Live+

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 NBD dnata World Credit Card — official bank artwork

Emirates NBD dnata World Credit Card

Minimum salary
AED 20,000
Annual fee
AED 1,048.95
First-year net
Not estimated
Ongoing annual net
Not estimated
Bank FX fee
Unverified
Reward programme
dnata Points

Important conditions

Published reward benefits are described, but a complete category/rate/cap or AED conversion model is not verified. No personalised net reward estimate is assigned.

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

Mastercard Travel Pass provides unlimited visits for the cardholder, subject to the bank’s monthly spending and activation requirements.

No cinema offer verified.

Official Emirates NBD terms · reviewed 2026-10-22
HSBC Live+ Credit Card — official bank artwork

HSBC Live+ Credit Card

Minimum salary
AED 12,500
Annual fee
AED 313.95
First-year net
AED 3,180
Ongoing annual net
AED 2,580
Bank FX fee
2.1%; scheme charges may apply
Reward programme
Cashback

Important conditions

Includes the AED 600 qualifying spend stage; wallet and supplementary-card actions remain excluded. Direct merchant school/utility payments earn 0.5%. All projected spend must be eligible retail within the assigned credit limit.

Renewal waiver assumes at least AED 12,000 qualifying spend in the preceding card year.

12 annual Visa Airport Companion visits for cardholders; make an international purchase equivalent to at least one US currency unit once per calendar year, at least 15 days before travel.

Buy 1 Get 1; AED 6,000 monthly spend required

Official HSBC terms · reviewed 2026-10-18

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