Citibank Emirates Platinum Credit Card – Details & Application

Bring the world closer, sooner with the Emirates Citi Platinum Card.

Enjoy free access to the Emirates Lounges in Australia and the Marhaba Lounge in Dubai, the convenience of Emirates’ chauffeur-drive service when you travel to and from airports in Australia, a generous 3 Skywards Miles for every $1 spent and complimentary Travel Insurance.

Balance Transfer Rate		1.9% p.a. for 12 months
Interest Rate		20.74% p.a.
Annual Fee		$229
Interest Free Period		up to 55 days
Cash Advance Rate		20.74% p.a.
Card Type		Platinum
Credit Card Type		Mastercard
Rewards Program		Yes

• Earn 3 Skywards Miles for every dollar (AUD) you spend, up to 50% more miles than most other cards on the market.
• The Emirates Citi Platinum Card takes you further faster than most other airlines with reward flights on Emirates.
• Skywards partnership with Virgin Blue allows you to earn Skywards Miles when you fly Virgin Blue as well as redeem your Miles for Virgin Blue flights.
• Enjoy exclusive complimentary lounge access in Australia and Dubai for you and a guest, regardless of which class you fly.
• Take advantage of free international travel and purchase insurance and a complimentary 24/7 Personal Concierge service.
• $229 annual fee.
• 20.74% on purchases.
• 20.74% on cash advances
• 55 days interest free.
• 1.9% p.a. for 12 months balance transfer

Citibank Emirates Platinum MasterCard Review

Understand how the Citibank Emirates Platinum MasterCard can help you save money this year with its 1.9% p.a. for 12 months on balance transfers. Find out what else you will enjoy with this card, such as Emirates Frequent Flyer Miles and complimentary insurances.

If you are one of the many people currently carrying debts around with you at high interest rates, now could be a good time to consolidate them with the Citibank Emirates Platinum MasterCard. This card is now offering 1.9% p.a. for 12 months on balance transfers from other non-Citibank credit or store cards and personal loans. That may give you a reduction in your current rate of interest of 10% or more, which could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars over the life of the debt.

As the name of the card will tell you, this is a Frequent Flyer credit card linked to the Emirates Skywards program, and you can earn 3 Miles per dollar you spend, which is more than most similar cards are offering. However, with the Skywards partnership, you have more flexibility as you can also redeem your Miles on Virgin Blue flights and earn Miles by flying Virgin Blue.

You are further eligible for the normal platinum advantages such as complimentary insurances, and the MasterCard Concierge service to help you find whatever you want anywhere in the world.

Main features of the Citibank Emirates Platinum MasterCard:

• Enjoy just $229 on balance transfers until the balance is cleared
• Your spending goes further with 3 Skywards Miles for every dollar spent, which is up to 50% more than the majority of similar cards
• You can also earn earn Skywards Miles when you fly Virgin Blue via the Skywards partnership, and also redeem your Miles for Virgin Blue flights
• Relax with a free chauffeur-driven service to and from Australian airports
• Complimentary access to the airport lounges in Australia and Dubai for you and a guest, flying any class
• Free of charge international travel and purchase insurance
• Take advantage of the MasterCard Platinum Concierge service 24/7 worldwide
• An annual fee of $229; one of the lowest for this card type
• Purchases interest rate of 20.74%
• Cash advance interest rate of 20.74%
• Purchases enjoy up to 55 interest-free days

Information needed for a Citibank Emirates Platinum MasterCard application:

The following information will be required in your application for a Citibank Emirates Platinum MasterCard, which should take no more than 10 to 15 minutes:

• Your personal details, including your driver’s licence number
• Your contact details, including your email address
• Your employment details, including time in current employment
• Your financial details, including income and expenditure
• Details of any credit cards not issued by Citi

Citibank Emirates Platinum MasterCard criteria:

Your application for a Citibank Emirates Platinum MasterCard depends on your fulfilling the following criteria:

• You have to be 18 years of age or over
• You have to possess a good credit rating
• You have to be a permanent resident of Australia
• You have to be earning at least $50,000 p.a. pre-tax

Click here to read the official terms and conditions

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