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HSBC Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card

Travel & miles card from HSBC UAE.

HSBC UAE HSBC Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card
View on HSBC site Details checked 21 Oct 2026 against HSBC's own page
Annual fee
AED 2,625

AED 2,625 incl. VAT

Minimum monthly salary
AED 30,000
Welcome bonus
40,000 Skywards Miles (pay the annual fee); 30,000 Skywards Miles when you spend AED 50,000 within 60 days.

Our take

2.75 Skywards Miles per USD on Emirates and flydubai, and Miles that don't expire while the card is open.

Good for

Frequent Emirates flyers earning AED 30,000+.

Watch out for

AED 2,625 fee; the second bonus needs AED 50,000 in 60 days.

Written by the MoneyVS team from HSBC UAE's published terms. Not personal advice.

What you need

Minimum salaryAED 30,000 a month
Welcome bonus40,000 Skywards MilesPay the annual fee
Welcome bonus30,000 Skywards MilesSpend AED 50,000 within 60 days (about AED 25,000 a month)

Taken from HSBC UAE's own page. Spend rules usually count retail purchases only, not cash, bills or government payments, unless the bank says otherwise.

What you earn

  • 2.75 Skywards Miles per USD on Emirates and flydubai
  • 1.5 Miles per USD on non-AED spend
  • 1 Mile per USD on AED spend
  • Miles don't expire while the card is open

Included benefits

  • Airport lounges
  • Cinema offers

Many benefits need a minimum monthly spend or app registration. Check the bank's terms.

HSBC Emirates Skywards Infinite: common questions

What salary do I need for the HSBC Emirates Skywards Infinite?

HSBC UAE asks for a minimum monthly salary of AED 30,000.

Does the HSBC Emirates Skywards Infinite have an annual fee?

Yes, AED 2,625.

How do I get the HSBC Emirates Skywards Infinite welcome bonus?

40,000 Skywards Miles: pay the annual fee. 30,000 Skywards Miles: spend AED 50,000 within 60 days.

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