Card Comparison · UAE
A Traveller CardvsAE Platinum Card
Traveller Card and Platinum Card compared side by side — annual fee, lounge-access program, visit limits, eligibility, and value. All figures from Loungely's verified card data, in AED.
| ATraveller Card | AEPlatinum Card | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | AED 1,575/year (inclusive of VAT, increased September 2024) | AED 2,730/year (inclusive of VAT) |
| Network | Mastercard | American Express |
| Access program | LoungeKey — 14 visits/year | Centurion Lounge + Priority Pass — unlimited |
| Intl lounge visits | — | — |
| Domestic lounge visits | — | — |
| Guest policy | 1 free guest per visit; additional guests charged AED 32 each. | 2 complimentary guests per Centurion Lounge visit. |
| Eligibility | Income AED 20,000/month | Open application |
| Value score | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Best for | UAE travellers wanting cashback on flights and hotels with lounge access | Premium travellers based in UAE wanting full Centurion access |
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Traveller Card vs Platinum Card — frequently asked
Is Traveller Card or Platinum Card cheaper?
Traveller Card is cheaper at AED 1,575/year (inclusive of VAT, increased September 2024) vs AED 2,730/year (inclusive of VAT) — a difference of 1,155 AED/yr. A lower fee only wins if the lounge access still covers the airports you fly through.
Which gives better lounge access, Traveller Card or Platinum Card?
Traveller Card: LoungeKey — 14 visits/year. Platinum Card: Centurion Lounge + Priority Pass — unlimited. Network reach matters more than raw visit count — a card with unlimited visits on a program that isn't present at your home airport is worth less than a capped card that is.
What are the eligibility differences between Traveller Card and Platinum Card?
Traveller Card — Income AED 20,000/month. Platinum Card — Open application. Eligibility (income floor, invite-only status, existing-relationship requirements) is often the real deciding factor, not the headline lounge perk.
Is Traveller Card or Platinum Card better value?
Loungely value score — Traveller Card: 4/5 (best for uae travellers wanting cashback on flights and hotels with lounge access). Platinum Card: 5/5 (best for premium travellers based in uae wanting full centurion access). Both are UAE cards, so the fee and access figures are directly comparable in AED.
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