✅ AlFursan Visa Infinite offers 45,000 AlFursan Miles as a welcome bonus
✅ Unlimited access, for the cardholder and 2 guests, to more than 1,300 airport lounges around the world (unlimited airport lounge access)
✅ Travel insurance and concierge service available 24 hours a day
✅ Exclusive offers at selected stores, restaurants, and markets across Saudi Arabia (exclusive dining discounts in KSA)
✅ Interest-free installments of up to 12 months through the Qasset program, at partner merchants
✅ Discounts of up to 15% at more than 100 IHG hotels, and benefits at over 900 Visa Luxury Hotel Collection properties
Why does Utua recommend the AlFursan Visa Infinite?
The AlFursan Visa Infinite is Riyad Bank’s premium credit card, developed in partnership with AlFursan, the frequent flyer program of Saudi airline Saudia. Designed for frequent travelers, the AlFursan Visa Infinite turns everyday spending into miles that can be redeemed for flights and other rewards within the loyalty program.
For those who already collect mileage on Saudia-operated flights or plan to consolidate frequent trips within the AlFursan program, the AlFursan Visa Infinite stands out as an efficient loyalty tool, especially thanks to its activation mile bonus and the higher earning rate on international purchases.
The combination of airport perks, robust travel insurance, and round-the-clock concierge service makes sense for travelers who value comfort and convenience at every stage of the trip. Below, we detail these advantages to help you evaluate the product.
AlFursan Visa Infinite benefits in practice
Frequent travelers tend to quickly notice the appeal of the AlFursan Visa Infinite: unlimited access to lounges in more than 1,300 airports, which also covers two guests, turns layovers into moments of comfort — especially valuable on long-haul or business trips.
Add to that the multi-trip travel insurance, which covers medical emergencies, trip cancellation, and lost luggage for amounts of up to $2,500,000, plus the 24-hour concierge service, useful for restaurant reservations, luxury travel planning, and access to exclusive events without the cardholder having to handle everything alone.
Day to day, the card also benefits those looking for convenience on larger purchases, through interest-free installments via the Qasset program at partner stores, as well as those who frequently get around Saudi Arabia, thanks to complimentary valet parking available at more than 100 locations across the country.
Protection benefits such as Extended Warranty and Buyers Protection round out the package by covering theft, accidental damage, and non-delivery of items purchased with the card, reinforcing the premium nature of the AlFursan Visa Infinite even outside the context of international travel.
Details on how mile accumulation works
The biggest differentiator of the AlFursan Visa Infinite lies in how it earns miles within Saudia’s AlFursan program. Right after activation, the cardholder receives 45,000 welcome miles and can earn an additional 20,000 miles every quarter in which they spend SAR 40,000 on transactions.
In everyday use, every SAR 2.5 spent on local purchases earns 1 mile, while international purchases earn 1 mile for every SAR 1.5, making the card particularly advantageous for those who travel or shop abroad frequently.
Specific categories, such as gas stations, utility bills, education, supermarkets, restaurants, and car rentals, earn 1 mile for every SAR 12.5 spent — a lower rate, but still relevant for recurring spending.
It’s worth noting that SADAD transactions, digital wallet payments, cash withdrawals, fees, and transfers do not count toward mile accumulation, nor do reversals or disputed or cancelled transactions — important points to keep in mind for anyone planning to maximize the return on the AlFursan Visa Infinite.
Author’s opinion
In our assessment, the AlFursan Visa Infinite delivers a benefits package consistent with what’s expected from a Visa Infinite card: lounge access, high-coverage travel insurance, and a miles program with a generous activation bonus are genuine strengths for frequent travelers. The direct partnership with AlFursan also tends to appeal to those already loyal to Saudia who want to speed up mile accumulation through card spending.
At the same time, it’s worth acknowledging that this is a high-cost card, both in terms of the annual fee and the annual profit rate, which calls for consistent, planned use so that the benefits outweigh the cost. As with any credit product, it’s up to the applicant to assess their own spending and travel profile before deciding to apply for the AlFursan Visa Infinite.
Fly more, and more comfortably, with your AlFursan Visa Infinite card!
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