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FAB Elite vs HSBC Premier

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.

FAB Elite Credit Card — official bank artwork

FAB Elite Credit Card

Minimum salary
AED 40,000
Annual fee
AED 1,260
First-year net
Not estimated
Ongoing annual net
Not estimated
Bank FX fee
Unverified
Reward programme
Other rewards

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.

Lounge access for the cardholder and a guest requires a qualifying USD 1 purchase.

Enjoy Roxy buy-one-get-one-free tickets and eight tickets per month starting at AED 20 at Reel, Royal, Star and VOX cinemas, subject to AED 10,000 monthly spending.

Official FAB terms · reviewed 2026-10-22
Premier Credit Card — official bank artwork

Premier Credit Card

Minimum salary
AED 40,000
Annual fee
AED 0
First-year net
AED 2,240
Ongoing annual net
AED 840
Bank FX fee
2.1%; scheme charges may apply
Reward programme
HSBC Points

Important conditions

AED 0.007 per point is an illustrative redemption assumption, not a fixed bank cash rate. Non-spend bonus actions and leisure benefits are excluded.

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

Eight annual lounge visits via Mastercard Travel Pass; qualifying non-AED purchase in the preceding 90 days required.

Buy 1 Get 1 cinema tickets after AED 6,000 monthly spend; current booking conditions apply.

Official HSBC terms · reviewed 2026-10-18

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