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Emirates Skywards Premium

The Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard, with its high annual fee of $499, will automatically upgrade you t

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The Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard, with its high annual fee of $499, will automatically upgrade you to gold status in the first year. Emirates Skywards benefits on this card include access to lounges worldwide, anniversary bonus points if you spend $30,000 annually, priority check-in, boarding, and baggage delivery, and all the Barclay World Elite card travel benefits.

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Annual fee
$499
Welcome bonus
~$550
Purchase APR
Charge card
Foreign tx fee
None
Welcome bonus
Earn 50,000 miles after spending $3,000 within the first 90 days. Intro 0% APR for 12 months on balance transfers (after that 19.49% to 29.49% variable). The balance transfer fee is 5% or $5, whichever is greater.
Estimated value: ~$550

Benefits

  • Anniversary Bonus Points: Get 10,000 bonus points each cardmember anniversary after spending $30,000 annually.
  • Extra Redemption Value: Get 50% bonus Skyward miles on Emirates flights for you and passengers on the same reservation.
  • Lounge Access: Access to 1,200+ airport lounges worldwide, with a complimentary membership to Priority Pass Select for you and companions.
  • Priority Boarding: Get complimentary priority boarding, check-in, and baggage delivery.
  • Upgraded Statuses: Automatic upgrade to Emirates Skywards Gold status within the first year . You must spend $40,000 annually to keep up the status.

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