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Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard

★★★★★ 4.6 Wafacard score
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Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard(Registered Trademark)
Annual fee
$499
Rewards rate
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Intro offer
Intro value may include 50,000 points. Confirm current requirements with the issuer.
Recommended credit
Good (670-719)
Fees and terms

Rates and fees can change by applicant profile and issuer updates. Confirm current terms on the issuer website before applying.

Annual fee
$499
Purchase APR
APR range: 19.49% - 29.49%
Balance transfer APR
0% intro balance-transfer period for 12 months; variable APR applies after.
Cash advance APR
APR range: 29.74%
Promo APR length
12 months
Foreign transaction fee
$0
Late payment fee
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Grace period
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Recommended credit
Good (670-719)
Terms last updated
7/11/2026
Key benefits
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Rewards breakdown

Wafacard summary: this travel rewards card should be compared by its annual fee, issuer terms, reward fit, and benefit usefulness for your normal spending.

Intro offer: Intro value may include 50,000 points. Confirm current requirements with the issuer.

Card details

Wafacard note: key fit signals include intro apr or transfer-focused terms, airport-lounge benefits may apply, partner status benefits may apply, travel-focused card positioning. Availability, exclusions, and enrollment rules can vary by issuer terms.

Issuer
Barclays
Network
Mastercard
Type
travel
Review status
Terms reviewed 6/30/2026

Is Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard worth it?

The Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard is a premium travel card from Barclays with a $499 annual fee, so it needs to earn its keep through rewards and benefits. New cardholders may also qualify for a welcome offer: Intro value may include 50,000 points. Confirm current requirements with the issuer. It is generally aimed at applicants with good (670-719) credit, with a purchase APR around APR range: 19.49% - 29.49%. Confirm current terms on Barclays's site before applying.

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