Jun 16, 2021, 1:11 pm
Last edit by: TravelinSperry
Notes: Access policies for Priority Pass change frequently. Make sure you verify your coverage before accessing any locations!
These policies apply to US-issued credit cards that include PP Select access. Other policies may apply to other PP methods (non-US credit cards, direct purchase of PP membership, etc.)
Unlimited visits to any Priority Pass Select Lounge for cardholder and unlimited guests, INCLUDING restaurant locations
These policies apply to US-issued credit cards that include PP Select access. Other policies may apply to other PP methods (non-US credit cards, direct purchase of PP membership, etc.)
Unlimited visits to any Priority Pass Select Lounge for cardholder and unlimited guests, INCLUDING restaurant locations
- UBS Visa Infinite ($495 AF + $0 per AU) - Authorized Users get their own memberships.
- Chase Ritz Carlton ($450 AF + $0 per AU) - Available only via Product Change from another Chase Marriott credit card; Authorized Users also get their own memberships; reports that restaurant locations may limit each visit to cardholder + one guest; also includes Lounge Club membership
- Barclays Emirates Skywards Premium ($499 AF + $0? per AU) - Details of coverage have not been verified but apparently includes unlimited guests and Authorized Users get their own memberships that include unlimited guests; also includes access to Emirates Business Class lounges for cardmember and one guest
- Citi Prestige ($495 AF + $75 per AU) - Authorized Users also get their own memberships; Each visit can include either immediate family (spouse/domestic partner + children under 18 years of age) OR two unrelated guests; $27 per additional guest
- Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Visa Infinite ($550 AF) - includes up to 4 Priority Pass Select Memberships.
- Chase Sapphire Reserve ($550 AF + $75 per AU) - Authorized Users also get their own memberships; $27 fee for each additional guest beyond two per visit
- Capital One Venture X ($395 AF + $0 per AU x 4) - Authorized Users also get their own memberships
- UBS Visa Infinite ($495 AF) - guests and restaurant benefit unclear - pdf download benefit link here
- American Express Platinum Personal ($695 AF) - Authorized Users get their own memberships (must contact Amex support, 1-click enrollment does not work); also includes access to Centurion Lounges, AMEX Global Lounge Collection, Delta Sky Club when flying Delta
- American Express Platinum Business ($595 AF) - Authorized Users do NOT get their own memberships; also includes access to Centurion Lounges, AMEX Global Lounge Collection, Delta Sky Club when flying Delta
- American Express Hilton Aspire ($450 AF) - Authorized Users do NOT get their own memberships (BENEFIT ENDING IN 2024)
- American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant ($450 AF) - Authorized Users do NOT get their own memberships
- American Express Hilton Surpass ($150 AF) - (BENEFIT ENDING IN 2024) Authorized Users do NOT get their own memberships. Includes a total of 10 visits per year which can be applied toward the member or any guests. Excludes restaurant locations.
- American Express Hilton Business ($95 AF) - Authorized Users do NOT get their own memberships. Includes a total of 10 visits per year which can be applied toward the member or any guests. Excludes restaurant locations.
- US Bank Altitude Reserve ($400 AF + $0 per AU) - 4 member visits + 4 guest visits included per PP membership year. Must choose which cardmember (primary or any AU) to receive the single included membership. $32 per person per additional visit. Includes restaurant locations.
- UNFCU Elite ($50 AF) - Includes 5 visits per year, unclear if any guests are included in each visit
- BMO Premium Rewards Credit Card ($79 AF) - includes 2 complimentary visits per year (benefits link here)
- Elan Financial Services Visa Infinite® Reserve Rewards+ Card ($390 AF; offered via many banks and credit unions) - 8 free visits per year, guests count towards the 8 visits (link here)
- HSBC Elite Mastercard offers cardholder + 1 guest unlimited visits to LoungeKey
- Zenus Bank Visa Infinite Debit Card (No AF, but $19.99 p/mo Zenus Bank acct required to get the debit card. Note bank is not FDIC insured). Benefit description here
Best USA credit card for Priority Pass (2021)?
Jul 16, 2021, 7:53 pm
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Aug 7, 2021, 11:18 pm
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Aug 8, 2021, 6:35 am
#18
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If you want to find out locations of PP lounges or those that accept PP for entry, the best place to go is the PP website itself (or use the mobile app).
Aug 8, 2021, 8:57 am
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If you want to find out locations of PP lounges or those that accept PP for entry, the best place to go is the PP website itself (or use the mobile app).
Last edited by mia; Aug 8, 2021 at 12:24 pm
Aug 8, 2021, 11:02 am
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I have generally found that they will list all lounges available (although to be honest, these days whether they are open or not is another question).
Aug 8, 2021, 11:06 am
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Aug 8, 2021, 11:59 am
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Not none, but the number is pretty much close to none.
Basically, most U.S. airlines lounges do not accept PP. Only certain Alaska Airline lounges accept. So the only airline lounges accepting PP in the U.S. are airline lounges for foreign airlines. Because lounges are tiered with the route, it means that only airports with international destinations would likely to have one. And it is not always accessible.
The only chained lounge in the U.S. that accepts PP is the Club. Otherwise, unless you have AMEX-tiered PP, PP restaurant benefit is the actual benefit you can enjoy.
It was accepted in the past. Before Plaza Premium Lounge (PPL) terminated its contract with PP last month, PPL does have lounges outside airport (train station). So by the virtue of the contract, PP did have lounges outside airport.
Basically, most U.S. airlines lounges do not accept PP. Only certain Alaska Airline lounges accept. So the only airline lounges accepting PP in the U.S. are airline lounges for foreign airlines. Because lounges are tiered with the route, it means that only airports with international destinations would likely to have one. And it is not always accessible.
The only chained lounge in the U.S. that accepts PP is the Club. Otherwise, unless you have AMEX-tiered PP, PP restaurant benefit is the actual benefit you can enjoy.
It was accepted in the past. Before Plaza Premium Lounge (PPL) terminated its contract with PP last month, PPL does have lounges outside airport (train station). So by the virtue of the contract, PP did have lounges outside airport.
Aug 8, 2021, 12:28 pm
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Aug 8, 2021, 3:31 pm
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Anyway, international lounges do seem to generally be better, but there are always exceptions.
Aug 31, 2021, 5:16 am
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Sep 24, 2021, 9:50 pm
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My wife is an AU on my card and she gets her own PP membership card every year when I get mine. I don't remember having to do anything special to get it, I think they just sent both cards when I registered. Had the card for a few years now and the cards just come automatically.
Jun 20, 2022, 5:55 pm
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Does anyone know if my priority pass still valid through the expiration date listed on the card if I have closed the credit card associated with the priority pass in question?
Ex: my Priority Pass expires on 11/2022, If I close my Capitol One Venture X I used to get the pass on 6/30/2022, will I still be able to use the Priority Pass through the end of November?
Thanks!
Ex: my Priority Pass expires on 11/2022, If I close my Capitol One Venture X I used to get the pass on 6/30/2022, will I still be able to use the Priority Pass through the end of November?
Thanks!
Jun 22, 2022, 7:15 pm
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Does anyone know if my priority pass still valid through the expiration date listed on the card if I have closed the credit card associated with the priority pass in question?
Ex: my Priority Pass expires on 11/2022, If I close my Capitol One Venture X I used to get the pass on 6/30/2022, will I still be able to use the Priority Pass through the end of November?
Thanks!
Ex: my Priority Pass expires on 11/2022, If I close my Capitol One Venture X I used to get the pass on 6/30/2022, will I still be able to use the Priority Pass through the end of November?
Thanks!
Somewhere in the terms I read that if the credit card is canceled the PPass is no longer valid, but YMMV - it depends on the robustness of their systems