Route spending through Travel.
Earn 4X here — 1.1% back vs the base rate. Zero-effort multiplier if the card fits your habits.
Mid-tier · Travel & Lifestyle
FIRST ABU DHABI BANK (FAB) · FAB PLATINUM CREDIT CARD
FAB Platinum Credit Card
ANNUAL FEE
₹350 waived at ₹1L spend
FIRST-YEAR NET VALUE
₹7,128 for a mid spender · travel
FIRST ABU DHABI BANK (FAB) FAB Platinum
Updated January 2025 3 verified sources Data is current
01 ELIGIBILITY
Can I get this card?
Meet these thresholds and you're likely to be approved. Final call is First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)'s.
MONTHLY INCOME Check with bank Issuer-dependent
CREDIT SCORE Check with bank Good band
AGE Adult Primary or add-on applicant
RESIDENCY UAE PAN, Aadhaar + income proof
02 FIT
Is this card for me?
We've modeled this card's value for a default urban spender. Tweak the persona to see how it shifts — or personalize with your real spends.
DEFAULT PERSONA · MID SPENDER · TRAVEL
₹7,128 first-year net value · mid spender · travel
Category rewards ₹7,128
Annual fee − ₹350
Fee waiver (met)· Annual fee waived for next year ₹350
Net first-year value ₹7,128
03 EARN
What will I earn?
Base rate, accelerated categories, milestones, and what each reward point is actually worth when you redeem.
BASE REWARD RATE
≈ 0.26% back on eligible spends 1.2 pts 1.2 points per د.إ10
NOT ELIGIBLE Fuel · rent · wallets · utility · government
ACCELERATED CATEGORIES Up to 1.1% back
Groceries 2X · 0.5%
Dining 3X · 0.8%
Departmental Stores 2X · 0.5%
Travel 4X · 1.1%
Everything else (base) · 0.3%
04 MAXIMIZE · YOUR EDGE
How do I extract every rupee?
Plays grounded in this card's specific levers. Updated each time First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) tweaks the program.
Line up your ₹1L before renewal.
Crossing ₹1L in the anniversary year waives the ₹350 fee — automatic for spenders at ₹10,000+/month. Watch your pace in months 10–12.
Don't sleep on Dining.
The second tier earns 3X (0.8% back). Often overlooked next to the headline category but compounds if you route consistently.
05 COSTS
What will I pay?
Fees, transaction charges, interest rates — all inclusive of taxes where noted.
FEES
Charges below are base amounts; GST applies where applicable.
Joining fee ₹350 · + 18% GST · one-time
Annual fee (year 2+) ₹350 · waived at ₹1L spend
Add-on cards Up to 3 free
TRANSACTION CHARGES
Foreign currency markup 3.0% · lowest in class
Finance charges (purchase) 3.49% per month · ~42% APR
Late payment ₹100 – ₹1,300 · based on outstanding
06 BENEFITS
What else comes with it?
Non-reward perks — lounges, dining, golf, insurance, concierge. Worth factoring into the total value, even when hard to price.
Airport lounges
16 domestic + 4 international visits per year via Priority Pass. Primary cardholder.
Travel cover
Air accident cover, lost-card liability, emergency card replacement abroad.
07 FAQ
Common questions
For a spender who hits the ₹1L waiver, yes — the net value is positive. For a casual spender, the math gets tight and a lower-tier card may fit better. See the Fit section above.
HOW WE KEEP THIS CURRENT
Last verified January 2025. Sources: Issuer website, CardExpert, PaisaBazaar. Next scheduled review: 6 months from last update.