Annual fee
for the first year ($299 p.a. thereafter)
$149 p.a.
Our verdict
No longer on the market as of 31 May 2023.
The Emirates Citi World Mastercard is no longer available for new applications. But we’ve kept details about this card online for existing customers and anyone else who is interested. You can compare other Emirates credit card options here.
Pros
60,000 bonus Skywards Miles
Discounted annual fee of $149 for the first year
0% p.a. on balance transfers for the first 9 months, with no BT fee
Two complimentary lounge passes per year
Cons
The standard annual fee of $299 is high
The $3,000 spend cap before the lower earn rate kicks in is relatively low
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How to apply
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The Emirates Citi World Mastercard is a premium frequent flyer card that earns between 1 and 1.5 Skywards Miles per $1 spent on eligible purchases. It also offers two complimentary lounge passes for Emirates Lounges in Australia, complimentary international travel insurance and interstate flight inconvenience insurance.
When you collect the 60,000 bonus Skywards Miles offered to new cardholders, you’ll have enough miles to redeem a return economy flight from Sydney to Bangkok – or around half what you’d need for a return economy flight from Sydney (or Melbourne) to London. But it’s worth noting that this card’s annual fee is $149 for the first year and $299 thereafter – so make sure you weigh this cost against the benefits.
Details
Product details
Product Name
Emirates Citi World Mastercard - DISCONTINUED
Balance transfer rate p.a.
0% for 9 months, then 22.24%
Balance transfer limit
80% of available limit
Purchase rate p.a.
21.49%
Interest-free period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Cash advance rate p.a.
22.24%
Min credit limit
$15,000
Max credit limit
$100,000
Card type
Mastercard
Eligibility
Available to temporary residents
No
Joint application
No
Rewards
Rewards program
Emirates Skyward Miles Program
Bonus points
60,000
Rewards points per $ spent
1
Rewards points cap
6,500
Fees
Annual fee
$149 first year ($299 after)
Minimum monthly repayment
2% of the closing balance or $30, whichever is greater
Late payment fee
$30
Foreign currency conversion fee
3.4%
Cash advance fee
3.5% or $3.50, whichever is greater
Overseas cash advance fee
$5
Additional cardholder fee
$0
Number of additional cardholders
4
On 1 June 2022, Citi's consumer banking business was acquired by NAB. Citi credit cards are still available for application and will have the Citi brand. However, the contract for these cards is now with NAB.
How to apply
You can apply for the Emirates Citi World Mastercard online in around 10 minutes. To get started, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and have all the essential documents and details ready.
Eligibility criteria
Eligible balance transfer debt. If you plan to take advantage of the balance transfer offer, you can transfer up to 80% of your card's available credit limit from accounts not issued under the Citi brand.
Age. You must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Residency. You must be an Australian resident.
Required documents
Personal details. This includes your full name, date of birth, email address, residential address, marital status, number of dependents and contact number. You'll also need to provide a valid form of ID, such as your driver's licence, passport or Medicare card number.
Frequent flyer details. You'll need to provide details of your Emirates Skywards frequent flyer account when you apply for this card. If you're not a member of this loyalty scheme, you can join for free via the Emirates website.
Employment details. This includes your current job title, salary and your employer's contact details. You'll also need to provide documents that verify your income, such as recent payslips or tax assessment notices from the ATO.
Financial details. This includes any additional forms of income, pensions, savings or other assets, as well as existing debts, loans and cards. You'll also need to provide details of your regular household expenses such as rent or mortgage payments, utility bills and groceries.
Balance transfer details. If you plan to transfer a balance you will need to provide information about the existing account(s).
Card benefits
Bonus Skywards Miles. This card offers 60,000 bonus Skywards Miles when you apply, get approved and make an eligible purchase within the first 90 days from card approval. The bonus miles will be credited to your account within 10 weeks after meeting the spend criteria.
Annual fee discount. Apply and save $150 with a discounted annual fee of $149 for the first year ($299 thereafter).
Rewards program. When you use this card for eligible spending in Australia, you'll earn 1 Skywards Mile per $1 (up to $3,000 per statement period), and 0.5 Skywards Miles per $1 spent thereafter (up to $10,000 per statement period). You'll also earn 1.25 Miles for every dollar spent on eligible international spend (uncapped) and 1.5 Skywards Miles per $1 spent on airline tickets through emirates.com. This includes flights booked with partner airlines like Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin America – as long as you make the booking via the Emirates website. You can redeem your miles for flights with Emirates and its partner airlines. You can also redeem them with Emirates partners in a range of categories, including car hire, hospitality, lifestyle, retail and finance.
Balance transfers. This card offers 0% p.a. on balance transfers for the first 9 months (with no balance transfer fee) when you apply and request the transfer at the time of your application. Any outstanding balance at the end of this period starts attracting the 22.24% p.a. cash advance rate.
Complimentary insurance covers. When you use this card to pay for travel you can make use of complimentary international travel insurance, transit accident insurance, and interstate flight inconvenience insurance. Purchases you make using this card receive protection through guaranteed pricing scheme, purchase cover insurance, and extended warranty insurance.
World Golf benefits. Cardholders can access some of the most sought after golf courses the world over. You can look forward to playing on renowned Tournament Players Club (TPC) courses, and you can even expect perks when you're watching PGA Tour events.
Other luxury benefits. You also get two complimentary lounge passes for Emirates Lounges in Australia, which you can use when flying with Emirates. You can also make use of a complimentary chauffeur-driven service once every year, when flying with Emirates.
Complimentary mobile phone insurance. Use the Emirates Citi World Mastercard to pay your monthly mobile plan and you'll get cover for accidental damage that affects the way your smartphone is supposed to work. You also get cover for theft when it's unavoidable. This complimentary insurance is underwritten by AIG Insurance and, as with any policy, it's a good idea to check the policy document for full details of what's covered and how to make a claim.
Luxury Escapes discount. Until 1 March 2024, you can get 10% off (up to $250) on Limited Time LUX Exclusive hotel offers when you pay with your Citi card through the Luxury Escapes website or app and use the promo code CITI10.
Mobile payment technology. You can easily make payments when you shop with Samsung Pay, Google Pay or Apple Pay just by tapping your qualifying Samsung device or Apple device on a contactless terminal.
Concierge service. Access round-the-clock global concierge service, which you can turn to for reserving tables at restaurants, booking flight tickets, delivering gifts, arranging business meetings, and more.
Rates & fees
Annual fee. Outside of any promotions, this card charges a $299 annual fee.
Interest rates. This card charges a purchase rate of 21.49% p.a. and a cash advance interest rate of 22.24% p.a.
Interest-free days. This card offers up to 55 interest-free days on purchases when you pay your account's closing balance in full each month. Note that interest-free days are not available if you carry a balance transfer debt.
I’m a PR resident but I don’t have an annual income or bank details as I’m a new comer, So is it possible to have emirates citi world mastercard?
Chris Giovine Finder
December 08, 2021
Hi Ahmed,
The Emirates Citi World Mastercard requires you to have a minimum annual income of $75,000 to apply. As you are on a PR visa, most credit card issuers would still require you to have regular, Australian taxable income. Aside from that, some others will need you to have a specific amount of Australian dollars in an Australian bank account. Credit cards also set minimum income conditions like the Emirates Citi World Mastercard.
However, you may want to check your options for credit cards that may accept non-resident or PR visa holders. As proof of income is an essential factor to be approved, it’s wise to check each of the eligibility requirements or criteria set by the card company before you apply.
Qantas premium frequent flyer seats are limited is the emirates ff program better?
Mai Finder
May 11, 2019
Hi Geoff,
Thank you for reaching out.
Each frequent flyer (ff) program differs on the rewards that you can get from it. You may compare Qantas FF and Skywards FF and check what do you think will be more beneficial for you. Consider which airline or airlines do you usually fly with, how many of the program partners do you already spend with, the cost and how often do you actually fly. By identifying such, you should be able to compare them and see what will best suit your preference and needs.
You can head to our article on Frequent Flyer Comparison to help you on comparing your options and I hope that you will find it helpful.
Thank you for your response. Just further to that, how long would I need to wait before I apply for an Emirates Citibank MasterCard Credit card before I would be entitled to any bonus points that they may be offering at the time?
Thanks
Jenny
Joel Marcelo
October 11, 2018
Hi Jenny,
Thanks for leaving a question on finder.
As long as 6 months has passed from the day you cancelled your Emirates Citi World card, you can apply again for the same product and enjoy the bonus points.
Please send me a message if you need anything else. :)
I have held an Emirates Citibank Mastercard in the past. I cancelled it 6 months ago. If I apply for a new Emirates Citibank Mastercard will I be entitled to the bonus skyward miles?
Joel Marcelo
October 09, 2018
Hi Jenny,
Thanks for leaving a question on finder.
You will not be eligible for the promotion if you have held an Emirates Credit Card in the past 6 months. Please note that you need to have $75,000 as your annual income to be qualified as well.
Please send me a message if you need anything else. :)
Thanks for your question. Your Skywards Miles are valid for three years from the date of travel. Within the calendar year that Skywards Miles are due to expire, they will be removed from your account at the end of the month in which you were born.
For example, if you earned Miles in June 2016 and your birthday is in August, these Miles will expire on 31st August 2019.
Amy Bradney-George was the senior writer for credit cards at Finder, and editorial lead for Finder Green. She has over 16 years of editorial experience and has been featured in publications including ABC News, Money Magazine and The Sydney Morning Herald.
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Ahmad El Shamy
December 05, 2021
I’m a PR resident but I don’t have an annual income or bank details as I’m a new comer, So is it possible to have emirates citi world mastercard?