Review
Barclays Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard Review: Earn Miles and Emirates Perks
If you're an Emirates loyalist, the Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard could be your ticket to racking up miles and enjoying premium perks. Our review dives deep into whether its benefits outweigh the annual fee.
| Annual Fee | $99.00 |
| 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 | 1-3 Skywards Miles |
| Sign-up Bonus | 40,000 bonus Skywards Miles |
| Other Fees | Balance transfer – Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater. Balance transfer fee: 5% (min. $5). 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
- High rewards rate
- No foreign transaction fees
- Intro APR period
- Luxury perks
Things to consider
- Annual fee
- High regular APR
- High balance transfer fee
- Limited rewards categories
- Requires good or excellent credit
Benefits
Drawbacks
Decision Guidance
Summary
The Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard earns an overall rating of 2.1 out of 5.0. While the card offers a potentially valuable rewards program for Emirates loyalists, several factors significantly detract from its overall appeal. The AP...