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Flex Cash vs Manhattan Platinum
Emirates NBD Flex Cash (Emirates NBD) vs Standard Chartered Manhattan Platinum (Standard Chartered) — side-by-side UAE credit card comparison across all spend categories.
Overview
Emirates NBD
Emirates NBD Flex Cash
1 category won
No fee
vs
Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered Manhattan Platinum
2 categories won
AED 500/yr
Overall edge: Standard Chartered Manhattan Platinum wins 2 of 5 compared categories.
2 ties.
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 | Standard Chartered Manhattan Platinum | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groceries | 2% cashback | AED 1,500 /mo | 3% cashback WINNER | AED 2,000 /mo |
| Dining | 2% cashback | AED 1,000 /mo | 2% cashback | AED 1,000 /mo |
| Online Shopping | 2% cashback WINNER | AED 1,500 /mo | — | — |
| Fuel | — | — | 1.5% cashback WINNER | AED 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.