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Cashback Credit Card U vs Traveller Credit Card

HSBC Cashback Credit Card UAE (HSBC) vs Mashreq Traveller Credit Card (Mashreq) — side-by-side UAE credit card comparison across all spend categories.

5 categories compared Visa · Mastercard

Overview

HSBC
HSBC Cashback Credit Card UAE
2 categories won
AED 300/yr
vs
Mashreq
Mashreq Traveller Credit Card
1 category won
AED 700/yr
Overall edge: HSBC Cashback Credit Card UAE 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 HSBC Cashback Credit Card UAE Cap Mashreq Traveller Credit Card Cap
Groceries 2% cashback WINNER AED 1,500 /mo
Dining 3% cashback WINNER AED 1,000 /mo 2% miles equiv. AED 2,000 /mo
Travel 4% miles equiv. WINNER AED 8,000 /mo
Online Shopping 2% cashback AED 1,500 /mo 2% miles equiv. AED 2,000 /mo
Everyday 1% cashback No cap 1% miles equiv. No cap
Disclaimer: Rates sourced from published bank terms and may have changed. Verify with your bank before applying.

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