What Credit Cards Can Get You Into Priority Pass Lounges?
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Written by
Adam Frankel
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Edited by
Jasmin Baron
Priority Pass lounges can be a respite from airport chaos. You’ll find comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi and complimentary food and beverages when you step through a lounge’s doors. Some even come with luxe offerings, like showers, exercise rooms and private areas for work or relaxation.
Gaining access to any of the 1,700+ Priority Pass airport lounges and experiences generally comes in one of two ways: purchasing a membership or holding a travel credit card offering a complimentary Priority Pass membership as a card perk.
Let’s look at which cards offer access to Priority Pass lounges to help you choose the right one for you.
Overview of Priority Pass Credit Cards
If you were to buy an unlimited Priority Pass membership, it would cost $469, plus $35 if you bring in a guest. But some of the best credit cards for lounge access include a membership as a complimentary cardholder benefit. That pass often covers one or more guests at no additional charge.
Typically, the cards that offer Priority Pass membership are premium credit cards with high annual fees, but they usually include other upscale travel perks. Once you’re approved for a credit card with this benefit, you’ll have to enroll in the Priority Pass program through a link provided by the card issuer.
After enrollment, you’ll receive a digital membership number and access to the Priority Pass app, which you can use to check in to a participating airport lounge. In most cases, a physical membership card typically arrives in the mail within a couple of weeks.
Priority Pass Credit Cards Compared
These are some of the most popular travel credit cards that come with some form of Priority Pass lounge access:
| Card Name | Annual Fee | Number of Visits Allowed | Number of Complimentary Guests Allowed | Do Authorized Users Get Their Own Membership? |
| The Platinum Card® from American Express (an advertising partner) | $895 | Unlimited | Up to two | Yes, but only authorized users who pay the $195 annual authorized user fee |
| The Business Platinum Card® from American Express | $895 | Unlimited | Up to two | Yes, but only users who pay the $350 annual employee cardholder fee |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve® | $795 | Unlimited | Up to two | Yes, authorized users cost $195 per year |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card | $395 | Unlimited | Up to two | Yes, up to four authorized users per account at no charge (this will change effective Feb. 1, 2026) |
| Capital One Venture X Business | $395 | Unlimited | Up to two | No |
| Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card | $650 | Unlimited | Up to two | No |
| Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Credit Card | $550 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Yes, up to four complimentary memberships per account |
| JetBlue Premier Card | $499 | Unlimited | One | Yes, authorized users cost $150 per year |
| U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card | $0 | Up to four per year | Can be included as part of the four annual visits | No |
**All information about the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, Capital One Venture X Business, Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Credit Card and JetBlue Premier Card has been collected independently by CardCritics™ .
Note: Most credit card Priority Pass memberships do not include access to Priority Pass airport restaurants (one exception is the Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite). In addition, only a handful of cards offer access to Priority Pass experiences such as Be Relax Spas and Minute Suites.
Amex Cards That Come With Priority Pass
For all American Express cards with Priority Pass, enrollment is required to activate the benefit.
American Express Platinum
The Amex Platinum offers unlimited Priority Pass access with enrollment for the primary cardholder and up to two additional guests. Additional cardholders who pay the $195 authorized user fee are also eligible for their own Priority Pass membership. Be aware that a complimentary Amex Platinum authorized user, called a Companion user, is not eligible for their own Priority Pass membership.
American Express Business Platinum
Small-business owners might consider the Amex Business Platinum card. It comes with Priority Pass membership for the primary cardholder and up to two guests. Employee cards cost $350 per year, but they also come with a Priority Pass membership.
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant also offers a complimentary Priority Pass membership for the primary cardholder only when you enroll. This card is a good option if you’re a Marriott loyalist, as it comes with perks such as automatic Marriott Bonvoy Platinum elite status, up to $300 in annual dining credits, and a free night award worth up to 85,000 points each year after you renew your card (some hotels have resort fees).
Chase Cards That Come With Priority Pass
Chase Sapphire Reserve
The only Chase credit card available to new applicants with Priority Pass membership is the Chase Sapphire Reserve, which offers unlimited Priority Pass access with enrollment for the primary cardholder and up to two additional guests. Authorized users ($195 annual fee) can also get their own Priority Pass membership, allowing them up to two guests as well. Enrollment is required.
Capital One Cards That Come With Priority Pass
Capital One Venture X
The Capital One Venture X offers unlimited Priority Pass for up two guests, plus authorized users are eligible for their own Priority Pass membership, which allows them to bring two guests as well. (enrollment required)
Note: Capital One Venture X airport lounge access rules for guests and authorized users will change starting Feb. 1, 2026.
Capital One Venture X Business
A Capital One credit card for small-business owners, the Capital One Venture X Business, allows up to two guests of the main cardholder. Authorized users of the Venture X Business are not eligible for their own Priority Pass membership. These policies will also change effective Feb. 1, 2026.
Enrollment is also required to activate your Priority Pass benefit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Priority Pass Credit Cards
What do I get in a Priority Pass lounge?
Every Priority Pass lounge is different, but all offer comfortable seating, restrooms, Wi-Fi access, multiple outlets to charge devices, and refreshments that include food and drink.
Some lounges offer more extensive meal service, a full bar and other offerings like private rooms for work or relaxation and shower facilities.
Are all airport lounges Priority Pass lounges?
No, although Priority Pass is one of the most expansive lounge networks with over 1,700 locations, there are other airport lounge networks that you cannot access simply by having a Priority Pass membership. Examples include the Centurion Lounge network, Delta Sky Club lounges, and American Airlines Admirals Club lounges.
Do I have to fly on a specific airline to access a Priority Pass lounge?
It doesn’t matter what airline you’re flying. A Priority Pass membership allows you to enter Priority Pass airport lounges with any valid same-day boarding pass and is unrelated to the airline you will be flying.
Can I visit two lounges in one day?
As long as you have a membership and a valid boarding pass, you can typically visit multiple Priority Pass lounges in one day.
How much is a Priority Pass membership if I don’t have a credit card that gives me access?
A Standard membership is $99 annually, allowing members to enter a lounge for $35 per visit. A Standard Plus membership costs $329 annually and comes with 10 included visits; after that, a $35 per entry charge will apply. The Prestige membership costs $469 annually and offers unlimited visits.
