Emirates Skywards Rewards Card
| Annual fee | $99 Fact |
| Foreign transaction fee | None |
| Rewards currency | Skywards Miles |
| Est. point value | 1.20¢ Estimate |
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Checked Oct 27, 2026
Sign-up bonus history
5-year best: 60,000 milesView as a table
| Period | Bonus | Spend requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 to Jan 2022 · 3 mo | 30,000 miles | $3,000 |
| Jan 2022 to Jun 2022 · 4 mo | 50,000 miles | $3,000 |
| Jun 2022 to Oct 2022 · 4 mo | 30,000 miles | $3,000 |
| Oct 2022 to May 2023 · 7 mo | 50,000 miles | $3,000 |
| May 2023 to Mar 2024 · 9 mo | 30,000 miles | $3,000 |
| Mar 2024 to Aug 2024 · 5 mo | 60,000 miles Best | $3,000 |
| Aug 2024 to Oct 2024 · 2 mo | 30,000 miles | $3,000 |
| Oct 2024 to Apr 2025 · 7 mo | 50,000 miles | $3,000 |
| Apr 2025 to Sep 2026 · 17 mo | 40,000 miles | $3,000 |
| Sep 2026 to now · 1 mo | 40,000 miles plus Emirates Skywards Silver tier membership | $3,000 |
Based on the public offers we have on record over time. Short-lived offers may not appear, and elevated or targeted offers are not shown.
How you earn
| Category | Rate | Currency | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates purchases | 3x | Skywards Miles | No cap |
| Travel | 2x | Skywards Miles | No cap |
| Everything else | 1x | Skywards Miles | No cap |
Your elite status
Benefits & protections
Card factsEnjoy Emirates Skywards Silver tier membership during your first year, and retain your tier status by spending $20,000 each cardmembership year.
NEW! Enjoy a special rate when using your Emirates Skywards Mastercard to book flights on emirates.com and the Emirates App using Cash + Miles. Valid for purchases made before 31 March 2027.
Receive 25% savings when you Buy or Gift Miles.
There's no limit to the number of Skywards Miles you can earn.
Your Skywards Miles don't expire while your account is open.
NEW! Earn 1 Tier Mile per 4 base Skywards Miles earned.
Authorized users on the Emirates Skywards
Card factsAuthorized users are free.
Primary cardmember only
- Emirates skywards silver tier membership
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