What if your daily movement actually paid you back?
What if every walk to the office, every treadmill session and every evening stroll added up to something more than just calories burned? That’s the idea behind the new FAB Rewards Active Credit Card from First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) — a credit card designed to turn your everyday steps into tangible rewards.
Built around a simple mantra — Step. Pay. Earn. — the card blends fitness, finance and lifestyle perks into one smart package. And at the centre of it all? A wearable fitness and payment ring that tracks your activity and lets you tap to pay.
A credit card built for momentum
Unlike traditional rewards cards that only benefit you when you spend, the FAB Rewards Active Credit Card recognises movement as value. The wearable ring is uniquely linked to your card, tracking your daily steps while also functioning as a contactless payment device.
Finished a workout? Tap your ring to pay for your protein shake. Walking through the mall? Your steps are quietly earning points in the background. It’s designed to fit seamlessly into everyday life.
The card is backed by Mastercard and features global football icon and Mastercard Ambassador Lionel Messi on its design — reinforcing its performance-driven identity and global credibility.
How your steps turn into rewards
The concept is simple: the more you move, the more you earn.
Cardholders receive:
- 25 FAB Rewards points for every 1,000 steps logged daily
- 5 FAB Rewards per dirham spent on sports-related purchases
- 2 FAB Rewards per dirham on all other spending
Those points can then be redeemed as cashback or exchanged for lifestyle perks, travel benefits and shopping rewards. It’s a system that rewards both discipline and daily living.
Serious fitness benefits
Beyond points, the card offers real value for those committed to staying active.
For one full year, cardholders receive complimentary access to more than 25 premium gyms and fitness studios across the UAE. That alone can represent significant savings, depending on your current membership.
There’s also:
- 20% off online purchases at Sun & Sand Sports
- Up to 50,000 bonus rewards points on select sporting memberships and gear
Whether you’re into strength training, Pilates, CrossFit or long-distance running, the benefits are structured to support a healthy lifestyle from multiple angles.
Rewards that extend beyond the gym
This isn’t a card that only works when you’re sweating. FAB has built in lifestyle perks that make it appealing even on rest days.
Cardholders can enjoy:
- Up to four cinema tickets per month starting from Dhs20 at Cine Royal, Star Cinema and Reel Cinemas
- Three months’ free subscription to TOD streaming platform, offering access to major sports leagues, tournaments, live matches and replays
- 50% off at Dubai Holding destinations, including Burj Al Arab and The Green Planet
- Access to selected airport lounges worldwide
The idea is balance — rewarding both effort and downtime.
Seamless technology behind the scenes
The wearable ring integrates smoothly with the FAB Rewards Active Credit Card through the FAB mobile app. Payments are enabled using Tappy Pay for secure contactless transactions, while your fitness data syncs through the STEPPI app.
Once connected, everything updates automatically. Your daily steps, spending activity and accumulated rewards are tracked in real time, without manual logging.
It’s designed to be effortless — technology that works quietly in the background while you focus on your routine.
Who can apply?
Eligibility starts with a minimum monthly salary of Dhs5,000, making the card accessible to a broad segment of working professionals.
The annual fee is Dhs300. However, when you factor in complimentary gym access, rewards points from daily steps, sports spending multipliers and lifestyle savings, the value can easily outweigh the cost — especially for active users.
A new direction for rewards banking
The FAB Rewards Active Credit Card reflects a growing shift in how financial products are designed. Instead of only rewarding spending, it encourages positive habits and recognises wellness as something worth incentivising.
In a world where wearable tech and contactless payments are becoming standard, combining them into a single lifestyle-focused product feels like a natural evolution.
For anyone already hitting daily step targets — or looking for extra motivation — this card turns movement into measurable value.
Because in this case, every step really does count.
To find out more or apply, visit bankfab.com.
FAQs
The FAB Rewards Active Credit Card is a fitness-linked credit card from First Abu Dhabi Bank that rewards users for their daily steps and spending.
Cardholders earn 25 FAB Rewards points for every 1,000 steps tracked daily through the linked wearable ring and STEPPI app.
The wearable ring connects to the FAB mobile app via Tappy Pay, allowing contactless payments while tracking your fitness activity.
Cardholders receive complimentary access to 25+ premium gyms in the UAE for one year, plus discounts at Sun & Sand Sports.
The card has an annual fee of Dhs300 and requires a minimum monthly salary of Dhs5,000 to apply.
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