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Standard Chartered Emirates World

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Standard Chartered Emirates World

A miles-earning co-brand for frequent Emirates flyers - a strong bonus miles rate on Emirates spend and generous combined lounge access, but the base earn rate on everything else is unremarkable, so this only makes sense if you actually fly Emirates.

Rates and fees last verified 15 July 2026.

Annual fee

₹3,000

Joining fee

₹3,000

Reward type

miles

Base reward rate

2%

Card network

Mastercard

Card tier

Premium

Benefits by category

  • ✈️ Travel

    4% reward rate · 25 domestic lounge visits/year via Mastercard, plus 2 domestic and 2 international Priority Pass visits per month

  • 🛡️ Insurance

    Overseas travel insurance cover up to ₹1 crore, including baggage loss and flight delay

  • 🌍 Forex / international spend

    3.5% forex markup on international transactions

Eligibility

  • Minimum credit score: 750
  • Minimum monthly income: ₹75,000
  • Employment: salaried, self-employed
  • Age: 2165

Benefits

  • 4,000 Skywards Miles on card activation
  • 25 domestic lounge visits/year via Mastercard, plus 2 domestic and 2 international Priority Pass visits per month
  • 5% cashback on duty-free shopping, capped at ₹1,000/month
  • Overseas travel insurance cover up to ₹1 crore, including baggage loss and flight delay
  • Complimentary golf access 3 times/year at 14 premium courses, plus 50% off green fees

Pros

  • + High bonus miles rate on Emirates spend and bookings
  • + Generous combined domestic + Priority Pass lounge access
  • + Solid overseas travel insurance

Cons

  • Base reward rate on non-Emirates, non-duty-free spend is average
  • Standard Chartered has been shrinking its co-brand lineup, so program longevity is uncertain