- Annual fee
- AED 1,575
- Minimum monthly salary
- AED 30,000
- Welcome bonus
- 40,000 Etihad Guest Miles (pay the joining fee); 60,000 Etihad Guest Miles when you spend AED 90,000 within 180 days; 100,000 Etihad Guest Miles when you spend AED 120,000 within 180 days.
Joining fee AED 2,625, annual fee AED 1,575
Our take
Emirates NBD's top Etihad card earns 10 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 with Etihad and Tier Miles on all spend.
Good for
High earners based around Abu Dhabi who fly Etihad often and chase Etihad Guest status.
Watch out for
The 100,000-Mile bonus needs AED 120,000 of spend in 180 days; the base bonus needs no spend.
Written by the MoneyVS team from Emirates NBD's published terms. Not personal advice.
What you need
| Minimum salary | AED 30,000 a month |
|---|---|
| Joining fee | AED 2,625 |
| Welcome bonus | 40,000 Etihad Guest MilesPay the joining fee |
| Welcome bonus | 60,000 Etihad Guest MilesSpend AED 90,000 within 180 days (about AED 15,000 a month) |
| Welcome bonus | 100,000 Etihad Guest MilesSpend AED 120,000 within 180 days (about AED 20,000 a month) |
| Perk spend rule | Etihad redemption voucher each time you spend AED 150,000 (max 2 a year)null card spend that month |
Taken from Emirates NBD's own page. Spend rules usually count retail purchases only, not cash, bills or government payments, unless the bank says otherwise.
What you earn
- 10 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 on Etihad Airways
- 7.5 Miles per AED 10 on hotels and dining
- Up to 5 Miles per AED 10 on everything else
- 2.5 Tier Miles per AED 10 on all spend
- Limited time: 10% cashback on Etihad spend (max AED 800)
Included benefits
- Airport lounges
- Valet parking
Many benefits need a minimum monthly spend or app registration. Check the bank's terms.
ENBD Etihad Guest Visa Elevate: common questions
What salary do I need for the ENBD Etihad Guest Visa Elevate?
Emirates NBD asks for a minimum monthly salary of AED 30,000.
Does the ENBD Etihad Guest Visa Elevate have an annual fee?
Yes, AED 1,575.
How do I get the ENBD Etihad Guest Visa Elevate welcome bonus?
40,000 Etihad Guest Miles: pay the joining fee. 60,000 Etihad Guest Miles: spend AED 90,000 within 180 days. 100,000 Etihad Guest Miles: spend AED 120,000 within 180 days.
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