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Citi Cash Back card
Citibank UAE

Citi Cash Back

Mastercard Platinum Verified 25 Aug 2026

Fees and eligibility, as published

Annual fee
AED 300 a year Annual fee is AED 300 from year 2 onwards unless minimum annual spend of AED 9,000 is met. VAT (5%) applies on top of the annual fee. The fee waiver is based on annual spend, not monthly. Minimum monthly salary requirement is AED 8,000.
Annual fee waived at
AED 9,000 spend
Minimum monthly salary
AED 8,000
Interest rate
Not published

11 verified benefits

Quoted from Citibank UAE's published terms. Anything we could not match to the issuer's own words is not listed.

Airport lounge 1 benefit

Global airport lounge access - 8 visits per year

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Access to 1,200 airport lounges worldwide for the primary and supplementary cardmembers, with 8 visits per year subject to non-AED spend, via the Mastercard Travel Pass app.

How often
8 uses a year
How to use it
Redeem in a partner app — Register and present the digital membership through the Mastercard Travel Pass app at participating lounges.
Caps and limits
8 visits per year, subject to non-AED spend; shared with supplementary card members.
Where
International
“Access to 1,200 airport lounges worldwide for you, your supplementary card members. Enjoy 8 visits per year subject to non-AED spend, with MasterCard Travel Pass app.”

Source: https://www.citibank.ae/credit-cards/cashback/citi-cashback-credit-card · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Airport transfer 2 benefits

Airport Transfer Discount via Careem

Verified 25 Aug 2026

Cardholders can access 1 discounted airport ride per year on the Careem app using a special promotional code, with each ride valued up to AED 84.

How often
Yearly
How to use it
Voucher code — Use code MAUAE2 on the Careem app.
Caps and limits
Limited to 1 ride per year, maximum value AED 84 per ride.
Where
All emirates
“1 airport ride per year (up to AED 84 each) using code "MAUAE2" on the Careem app.”

Source: https://www.citibank.ae/credit-cards/cashback/citi-cashback-credit-card · Last checked 25 Aug 2026

Careem airport ride discount (1 per year)

Verified 24 Aug 2026

One airport ride per year worth up to AED 84 using the promo code MAUAE2 on the Careem app.

How often
Yearly
How to use it
Voucher code — Book an airport ride in the Careem app and apply the promo code MAUAE2, paying with the Citi Cash Back Credit Card.
Caps and limits
1 airport ride per year, up to AED 84 each.
Where
All emirates
“Airport Transfers 1 airport ride per year (up to AED 84 each) using code "MAUAE2" on the Careem app.”

Source: https://www.citibank.ae/credit-cards/cashback/citi-cashback-credit-card · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Cashback 4 benefits

1% cashback on all other spend

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Earn 1% cashback on all other eligible spending charged to the Citi Cash Back Credit Card.

How often
Always on
How to use it
Applied automatically — Cashback points are accrued and automatically credited to the card account.
Caps and limits
No minimum spend, no retail purchases excluded and no caps up to the monthly credit limit.
Exclusions
No cashback on spend above the credit limit within a statement cycle; no cashback on utility bill payments via Citibank online, mobile or phone channels.
Where
All emirates
“1% Cashback Earn 1% cashback on all other spending with your Citi Cash Back Card and make your spending more rewarding.”

Source: https://www.citibank.ae/credit-cards/cashback/citi-cashback-credit-card · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

2% cashback on grocery and supermarket spend

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Earn 2% cashback on grocery and supermarket purchases made in AED with the Citi Cash Back Credit Card.

How often
Always on
How to use it
Applied automatically — Cashback is accrued automatically and credited to the card account.
Caps and limits
No minimum spend and no caps up to the monthly credit limit; merchant classification is based on Mastercard merchant category codes.
Exclusions
No cashback on spend above the credit limit within a statement cycle; no cashback on utility bill payments via Citibank online, mobile or phone channels.
Where
All emirates
“2% Cashback Citi Cash Back Card lets you save on your grocery purchases, as it offers 2% cashback on grocery/supermarket spending.”

Source: https://www.citibank.ae/credit-cards/cashback/citi-cashback-credit-card · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

3% cashback on non-AED (international) spend

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Earn 3% cashback on all retail purchases made in a foreign currency (non-AED) and posted to the card account.

How often
Always on
How to use it
Applied automatically — Cashback accrues on eligible transactions and is automatically credited to the card account as statement credit.
Caps and limits
No minimum spend and no caps up to the monthly credit limit; no cashback on spend above the credit limit within a statement cycle.
Exclusions
No cashback on spend above the credit limit within a statement cycle; no cashback on utility bill payments via Citibank online, mobile or phone channels.
Where
International
“3% Cashback With the Citi Cash Back Card, earn 3% cashback on non-AED spending.”

Source: https://www.citibank.ae/credit-cards/cashback/citi-cashback-credit-card · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

AED 300 joining bonus statement credit

Verified 24 Aug 2026

New Citi credit card customers receive an AED 300 joining bonus as statement credit after spending a minimum of AED 6,000 within 60 days.

How often
Per event
How to use it
Applied automatically — Apply directly through the Citi website and spend at least AED 6,000 within 60 days; the statement credit is applied to the card account.
Caps and limits
One-time welcome offer; requires minimum spend of AED 6,000 in 60 days.
Exclusions
Applicable only to new Citi Credit Card customers who apply or submit a lead directly through the Citi website; applicants reaching the Citi website through a web search advert or any third party link do not qualify.
Where
All emirates
“AED 300 Joining bonus statement credit upon meeting min spend criteria of AED 6,000 in 60 days”

Source: https://www.citibank.ae/credit-cards/cashback/citi-cashback-credit-card · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Dining 1 benefit

Talabat 20% discount once a month

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Receive a 20% discount of up to AED 14 on grocery and food orders once a month on the Talabat app using the code MASTERCARD at checkout.

How often
Monthly
How to use it
Voucher code — Place a grocery or food order on the Talabat app, enter code MASTERCARD at checkout and pay with the card.
Caps and limits
20% discount capped at AED 14, once per month.
Where
All emirates
“Talabat 20% discount (up to AED 14) on grocery and food orders once a month on the Talabat app. Use code “MASTERCARD” at checkout.”

Source: https://www.citibank.ae/credit-cards/cashback/citi-cashback-credit-card · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Installments 1 benefit

Easy Installment Plan

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Convert big purchases made on the Citi Cash Back Credit Card into smaller, easier instalment payments.

How often
Always on
How to use it
Redeem on a website — Request conversion of an eligible purchase into an instalment plan through Citi channels.
Exclusions
Transactions converted to the Easy Instalment Plan at 0% are not eligible to earn cashback.
Where
All emirates
“Easy Installment Plan Shop to your heart’s content with the Citi Cash Back Card and turn any big purchase into small payments with ease.”

Source: https://www.citibank.ae/credit-cards/cashback/citi-cashback-credit-card · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Other 2 benefits

Cash loan on card

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Access instant cash from the card's available limit at the click of a button to meet cash requirements.

How often
Always on
How to use it
Redeem on a website — Request a cash loan through Citi online or mobile banking channels.
Exclusions
Cash advances do not earn cashback.
Where
All emirates
“Cash Loan Fulfill cash requirements in no time as the Citi Cash Back Card offers instant cash at the click of a button.”

Source: https://www.citibank.ae/credit-cards/cashback/citi-cashback-credit-card · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Citi Promotions - local dining, online shopping and entertainment offers

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Enjoy local discounts and offers on dining, online shopping and entertainment with the Citi Cash Back Credit Card.

How often
Always on
How to use it
Redeem on a website — View current promotions on the Citi UAE website and pay with the card at participating merchants.
Caps and limits
All offers are made available on a best-effort basis and at the sole discretion of Citibank, N.A - UAE Branch.
Where
All emirates
“Citi Promotions Enjoy Local discounts and offers on dining, online shopping and entertainment with the Citi Cash Back Card”

Source: https://www.citibank.ae/credit-cards/cashback/citi-cashback-credit-card · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

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Questions

What is the annual fee on the Citi Cash Back?

The Citi Cash Back has a published annual fee of AED 300. Annual fee is AED 300 from year 2 onwards unless minimum annual spend of AED 9,000 is met. VAT (5%) applies on top of the annual fee. The fee waiver is based on annual spend, not monthly. Minimum monthly salary requirement is AED 8,000.

Can the Citi Cash Back annual fee be waived?

Citibank UAE publishes a spend threshold of AED 9,000 for waiving the annual fee on the Citi Cash Back. Check the issuer's terms for the exact card year it is measured over.

What salary does the Citi Cash Back require?

Citibank UAE publishes a minimum monthly salary of AED 8,000 for the Citi Cash Back.

What benefits does the Citi Cash Back include?

The Citi Cash Back carries 11 verified benefits across 6 categories: Airport lounge, Airport transfer, Cashback, Dining, Installments, Other. Each is quoted from Citibank UAE's own published terms on this page.

How current is this page?

Every benefit here carries the date it was last read from the issuer's published terms. This page is last verified 25 Aug 2026. Anything we could not verify against the issuer's own words is not shown at all.

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