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Flex Cash vs Cashback Platinum
Emirates NBD Flex Cash (Emirates NBD) vs FAB Cashback Platinum (First Abu Dhabi Bank) — side-by-side UAE credit card comparison across all spend categories.
Overview
Emirates NBD
Emirates NBD Flex Cash
1 category won
No fee
vs
First Abu Dhabi Bank
FAB Cashback Platinum
3 categories won
AED 300/yr
Overall edge: FAB Cashback Platinum wins 3 of 5 compared categories.
1 tie.
The best card for you depends on where you actually spend most.
Reward rate comparison
Category winner highlighted in green. A "—" means the card has no verified rate for that category.
| Category | Emirates NBD Flex Cash | Cap | FAB Cashback Platinum | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groceries | 2% cashback | AED 1,500 /mo | 3% cashback WINNER | AED 1,500 /mo |
| Dining | 2% cashback WINNER | AED 1,000 /mo | — | — |
| Travel | — | — | 4.5% miles equiv. WINNER | AED 8,000 /mo |
| Online Shopping | 2% cashback | AED 1,500 /mo | 3% cashback WINNER | AED 1,500 /mo |
| Everyday | 1% cashback | No cap | 1% cashback | No cap |
Disclaimer: Rates sourced from published bank terms and may have changed. Verify with your bank before applying.