Review
Barclays Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard Review: Emirates Perks for Frequent Flyers
Frequent Emirates flyer? This card offers Skywards Gold tier status, a generous bonus, and perks to make your journey smoother. But is the $499 annual fee worth it?
| Annual Fee | $499.00 |
| Regular APR | 19.49% to 29.49%, based on your creditworthiness and other factors. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. After that, (and for balance transfers that do not post to your account within 45 days of account opening) your APR will be 19.49% to 29.49%, based on your creditworthiness and other factors. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. 29.74%. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. |
| Intro APR | 0% introductory APR for the first twelve billing cycles following each balance transfer that posts to your account within 45 days of account opening. |
| Rewards Rate | 1x-3x Skywards Miles |
| Sign-up Bonus | 70,000 bonus Skywards Miles |
| Other Fees | Balance transfer fee Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater. Cash advance fee: 5% (min. $10). Foreign transaction fee: 0%. The minimum monthly interest charge will be $0.50. |
Overview
Pros & Cons
What's great
- Generous sign-up bonus
- Intro APR period
- No foreign transaction fees
- Lounge membership
- Automatic elite status
Things to consider
- High annual fee
- High regular APR
- High balance transfer fee
Benefits
Drawbacks
Decision Guidance
Summary
The Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard is a niche card best suited for frequent Emirates travelers who can maximize its airline-specific benefits. While the sign-up bonus and Emirates Skywards Gold status offer substantial value, the hi...