Barclays Emirates Premium
$499/year, earning Emirates Skywards Miles, on the Mastercard network.
Card terms last verified against issuer pages on 2026-09-20.
The Barclays Emirates Premium is a $499/year card from Barclays earning Emirates Skywards Miles. It earns 3x on emirates, 2x on travel and 1x on everything else. We have no recurring statement credits on file for this card.
What it earns
Rates are the multipliers Barclays advertises. We do not convert them into a percentage return, because that requires putting a price on Emirates Skywards Miles and that price is a judgement, not a fact — see how we source this.
| Category | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates | 3x | |
| Travel | 2x | |
| Other | 1x | Everything else |
Other perks
Benefits that are not dollar statement credits — certificates, lounge visits, point bonuses. Where a value appears it is an estimate, not an amount the issuer credits you, and it is excluded from the credits total above.
| Perk | How often | Estimated value |
|---|---|---|
| Anniversary Bonus MilesEarn 10,000 anniversary bonus Skywards Miles after spending $30,000 on purchases each cardmembership year | Once a year | — |
| 25% Discount on Buy/Gift MilesReceive a 25% savings when you Buy Skywards Miles for yourself or Gift Miles | Once a year | — |
| Miles Never ExpireThe Skywards Miles you earn will not expire as long as your account remains open | Once a year | — |
| Free FICO Credit ScoreComplimentary online access to your FICO Credit Score lets you keep an eye on your credit score and get alerts when we learn that your score has changed | Once a year | — |
| Global Entry/TSA PreCheck CreditReceive an automatic statement credit for the cost of one Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee every five years – up to $120 | Once a year | — |
Status and included memberships
- Emirates Gold Tier Membership — Enjoy Emirates Skywards Gold tier membership during your first year, and retain your tier status by spending $40,000 each cardmembership year
- Priority Pass Select Access — Priority Pass Select lounge access provides unlimited access to over 1,200 lounges worldwide for the primary cardmember and their guest(s)
Questions people ask about the Barclays Emirates Premium
What is the annual fee on the Barclays Emirates Premium?
The Barclays Emirates Premium has a $499 annual fee.
What does the Barclays Emirates Premium earn?
3x on emirates, 2x on travel, 1x on other, and 1x on everything else, in Emirates Skywards Miles.
Does the Barclays Emirates Premium charge foreign transaction fees?
No — the Barclays Emirates Premium has no foreign transaction fee.
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