CBD Visa Infinite Credit Card
A premium points credit card by CBD earning up to 3 points/AED on international spend and 2.5 points/AED elsewhere.
AED 787.50
Up to 3 pts/AED
AED 15,000
4.65%
Who Is This Card For?
Quick answer before the detailed explanation
Good fit if
You spend heavily on international transactions and can reach AED 100,000 annually.
Not ideal if
You spend mostly on dining, groceries, or utilities within the UAE.
Watch out for
Annual fee of AED 787.50 applies if you spend below AED 100,000 yearly.
Calculate This Card’s Value
Earning Rates
2.5 pts/AED
3 pts/AED
0.5 pts/AED
0.5 pts/AED
0.5 pts/AED
0.5 pts/AED
Perks
Key Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
Earns 3 points per AED on all international spend with no cap.
Annual fee waived when you spend AED 100,000 or more per year.
Includes lounge access, golf rounds, cinema buy-one-get-one, and valet parking perks.
Baseline 2.5 points per AED on most domestic spending categories.
Watch out for
Only 0.5 points per AED on dining, groceries, utilities, and education.
High 4.65% foreign exchange markup reduces value on international purchases.
Requires AED 15,000 minimum monthly salary to qualify.
Fees & Conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum salary required for the CBD Visa Infinite Credit Card?
You need a minimum monthly salary of AED 15,000 to be eligible for this card.
How can I waive the annual fee on this card?
The AED 787.50 annual fee is waived if you spend AED 100,000 or more in a year, which is roughly AED 8,300 per month.
How many points do I earn on international spending?
You earn 3 points per AED on all international transactions with no cap. Most other domestic spending earns 2.5 points per AED.
Does this card earn points on school or university fees?
Yes, education spending earns 0.5 points per AED, which is lower than the baseline rate for most other categories.
What is the foreign exchange markup on this card?
The card charges a 4.65% foreign exchange markup on transactions in currencies other than AED, which is relatively high.