20 cards ranked
Best credit card to use at Emirates.
Airlines
Emirates is Dubai's long-haul carrier, known for its A380 fleet, premium cabins, and connections from US gateways to the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Airfare codes as an airline or travel purchase, ideal for a card with an airline or travel bonus. A US co-branded Emirates Skywards card exists, and transferable points from major issuers can also fund Skywards awards.
- #1American Express5x points on airlines (up to $500,000/year, then 1%)Booked directly with airlines or through Amex Travel, up to $500,000 per calendar year6.0%5x points
- #25.0%4x points
- #35.0%4x points
- #4Discover it Cash Backthis quarterDiscover5% on airlines this quarter (Q3 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #5Discover it for Studentsthis quarterDiscover5% on airlines this quarter (Q3 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #6Discover it Securedthis quarterDiscover5% on airlines this quarter (Q3 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #7NHL Discover itthis quarterDiscover5% on airlines this quarter (Q3 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #84.0%4x points
- #94.0%2x points
- #10World of Hyatt Businessif it’s your top categoryChase2x points on airlines if it's your top eligible spend category that cycleAutomatically 2x total in your top three spend categories each calendar quarter, from dining, shipping, airline tickets bought directly with the airline, local transit and commuting, social media and search engine advertising, car rental agencies, gas stations, and internet/cable/phone services4.0%2x points
- #113.6%3x points
- #12American Express7x points on airlinesFlights booked directly with airlines or through AmexTravel.com3.5%7x points
- #133.0%3x points
- #143.0%3x points
- #153.0%3x points
- #163%
- #17American Express3x points on airlinesFlights booked directly with airlines2.1%3x points
- #182.0%2x points
- #192.0%2x points
- #202%
Last updated August 10, 2026