Emirates Skywards credit cards
Barclays issues two US Emirates cards: the Skywards Rewards with first-year Silver status and the Skywards Premium with first-year Gold status and Priority Pass. Status carries into later years only with enough spending on the card. Barclays and Emirates showed different welcome offers on the day we read them; the table follows Barclays, the issuer.
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| Card | Issuer | Annual fee | Welcome offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard | Barclays | $99 (from Emirates' US page; not shown in the Barclays page text we could read) | Earn 50,000 bonus Skywards Miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. Emirates' US page showed 40,000 on the same day. |
| Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard | Barclays | $499 (from Emirates' US page; not shown in the Barclays page text we could read) | Earn 60,000 bonus Skywards Miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. Emirates' US page advertised up to 70,000 on the same day. |
Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard
Barclays · World Elite Mastercard · Personal card
- Annual fee
- $99 (from Emirates' US page; not shown in the Barclays page text we could read)
- Welcome offer
- Earn 50,000 bonus Skywards Miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. Emirates' US page showed 40,000 on the same day.
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What it earns
| 3x | purchases on or at the Emirates sales office |
|---|---|
| 2x | eligible travel purchases |
| 1x | all other purchases |
Airline benefits
- Emirates Skywards Silver tier in your first year, kept by spending $20,000 each cardmembership year
- 25% off when you buy or gift Miles
Credits and travel cover
- Skywards Miles do not expire while the account stays open
Source: Barclays: Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard page
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Emirates Skywards credit card FAQ
- Which bank issues the Emirates Skywards credit cards?
- Barclays issues the US Emirates Skywards cards: Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard and Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard.
- What are the Emirates Skywards card welcome offers?
- As read on the issuers' pages on September 23, 2026: Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard, Earn 50,000 bonus Skywards Miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. Emirates' US page showed 40,000 on the same day; Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard, Earn 60,000 bonus Skywards Miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. Emirates' US page advertised up to 70,000 on the same day. Offers change often, so check the issuer's page before applying.
- How much is the annual fee on the Emirates Skywards cards?
- Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard: $99 (from Emirates' US page; not shown in the Barclays page text we could read). Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard: $499 (from Emirates' US page; not shown in the Barclays page text we could read).
- Which Emirates Skywards card includes lounge access?
- Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard includes lounge membership. The full lounge terms are on each card's section of this page.
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Sources
- Barclays: Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard page · official page
- Barclays: Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard page · official page
- Emirates: Skywards credit cards from Barclays (US) · official page