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Emirates Skywards World Elite Mastercard®

Co-branded Ultra Premium 40,000 Miles Bonus No Foreign Fees
$99 Annual Fee
19.49%–29.49% Variable Purchase APR
40,000 Welcome Bonus
700+ Recommended FICO
Miles Reward Type
Browse Cards Barclays Emirates Skywards World Elite Mastercard®

Welcome Bonus

40,000 Miles
Welcome Bonus
Spend $3,000 in the first 90 days

Rewards

Reward TypeMiles
Base Rate1x / 1%
Bonus RateUp to 3x
Point Value~0.01¢ each
ExpirationEmirates Skywards miles expire after 3 years of account inactivity; miles remain active as long as at least one earning or redemption transaction occurs within any 3-year period
Redemption NotesMiles can only be redeemed within the Emirates Skywards loyalty program for Emirates and flydubai flights, upgrades, hotel stays, car rentals, and retail partners — no direct cash back or statement credit redemption is available; gift card redemptions are typically valued at approximately 0.5 cents per mile, well below the optimal flight redemption value
CategoryRateTypeCap
Emirates Purchases
Earned on eligible purchases made directly at Emirates.com including flights and other Emirates purchases; no annual cap.
3x Miles No cap
Travel
Earned on eligible hotel stays, airfare booked with other airlines, and car rentals; no annual cap.
2x Miles No cap
All Other Purchases
Flat 1 Skywards Mile per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases not in a bonus category; balance transfers and cash advances do not earn miles.
1x Miles No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Airport Lounge
Travel Insurance
Cell Phone Protection
Trip Delay Coverage
Lost Luggage Coverage
Concierge Service
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
No Foreign Transaction Fees
The card charges no foreign transaction fees on purchases made outside the United States, making it ideal for international travel and overseas purchases.
Financial $0 foreign transaction fee
Up to $0
Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
As a World Elite Mastercard, the card provides secondary collision damage waiver coverage on domestic rentals and primary coverage on international rentals for vehicles rented up to 31 days when the full rental cost is charged to the card and primary insurance is declined.
Insurance Complimentary
Cell Phone Protection
Cardholders receive cell phone protection coverage when the monthly cell phone bill is paid with the Emirates Skywards World Elite Mastercard, covering theft or damage subject to a deductible.
Insurance Complimentary
Mastercard World Elite Concierge
Cardholders have 24/7 access to Mastercard World Elite Concierge service for assistance with travel bookings, dining reservations, event tickets, gift sourcing, and other personal requests.
Lifestyle Complimentary
FICO Score Access
Cardholders can view their FICO credit score for free through the Barclays online portal or mobile app, updated on a regular basis.
Other Complimentary
25% Discount on Purchased Skywards Miles
Cardholders receive a 25% savings when buying Skywards Miles for themselves or gifting miles to another Skywards member through the Emirates Miles purchase portal.
Rewards 25% discount on purchased miles
Anniversary Bonus Miles
Cardholders earn 10,000 bonus Skywards Miles each cardmember anniversary year after spending $30,000 on the card during that membership year.
Rewards 10,000 bonus miles after $30,000 annual spend
Identity Theft Resolution Services
Cardholders have access to Mastercard's identity theft resolution services, providing assistance to help restore identity in the event of theft or fraud.
Security Complimentary
Mastercard Zero Liability Protection
Cardholders are not responsible for unauthorized purchases made with their card or account information if the fraudulent activity is reported promptly.
Security Complimentary
ShopRunner Membership
World Elite Mastercard cardholders receive complimentary ShopRunner membership providing free 2-day shipping and free return shipping at hundreds of online retailers.
Shopping Complimentary
Baggage Delay Insurance
Cardholders are reimbursed for essential purchases such as toiletries and clothing if checked baggage is delayed by more than 6 hours on a covered trip paid with the card.
Travel Complimentary
Emirates Skywards Silver Status — First Year
New cardholders receive complimentary Emirates Skywards Silver tier membership during their first cardmember year, granting access to Silver tier benefits including Emirates Business Class lounge access in Dubai, priority check-in, and bonus Skywards Miles on Emirates flights.
Travel Complimentary Silver status for year 1
Emirates Skywards Silver Status Retention
Cardholders can retain Emirates Skywards Silver tier status by spending $20,000 on the card each cardmember year, maintaining lounge access and other Silver tier privileges without flying requirements.
Travel Silver status with $20,000 annual spend
Lost Luggage Reimbursement
Cardholders and immediate family members are covered for lost, damaged, or stolen checked or carry-on baggage when the common carrier ticket is purchased with the card.
Travel Complimentary
Travel Accident Insurance
Cardholders are covered by travel accident insurance providing accidental death and dismemberment coverage when eligible transportation tickets are purchased with the card.
Travel Complimentary
Trip Cancellation and Interruption Protection
Cardholders are reimbursed for non-refundable prepaid travel expenses if a covered trip is cancelled or interrupted due to a covered reason such as illness, injury, or severe weather.
Travel Complimentary

Interest Rates

Purchase APR19.49%–29.49% Variable
Balance Transfer APR29.49%
Cash Advance APR29.49%

Fees

Annual Fee $99
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Balance Transfer Fee5% (minimum $5)
Cash Advance Fee5% (minimum $10)
Late Payment FeeUp to $40
Returned Payment FeeUp to $40

Approval & Eligibility

700 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 700–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyModerate
Credit ProfileGood
Approval OddsGood
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationNot available
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleNo

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending, excessive cash advances, too many Barclays applications in a short period, returned payments, suspected fraudulent activity
Cliff Effect Rules
Welcome bonus is not available to applicants who currently hold or previously held an account in the Emirates Skywards Mastercard program with Barclays; community data suggests waiting at least 6 months (and potentially up to 24 months) after closing a prior account before reapplying.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
The Emirates Skywards World Elite Mastercard welcome bonus can only be earned once per program; applicants who currently hold or previously held an account in this program are not eligible for the bonus. Community data from frequentmiler.com and doctor of credit indicate Barclays generally requires a waiting period of at least 6 months after closing a previous Barclays card in this program before reapplying, though in some cases Barclays has required up to 24 months. An Emirates Skywards frequent flyer membership number is required at the time of application, and Barclays typically pulls TransUnion with multiple same-day hard inquiries combined into one.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
SCRA Benefits
Barclays complies with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, providing a reduced APR of 6% on pre-service balances for eligible active-duty servicemembers upon written request with documentation of military orders.
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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$99
Annual Fee
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Welcome Bonus 40,000 Miles
APR 19.49%–29.49% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee $99
RewardsMiles
Welcome Bonus40,000 Miles
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO700+
NetworkMastercard
Card TypeCo-branded
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