Are airport lounges free with Mastercard?

Most Mastercard World and World Elite credit cards offer membership to the LoungeKey airport lounges network. After that, you have to pay for each entry, which costs $32 US. Only ONE of these credit cards offers LoungeKey membership AND free visits (passes), and that's the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard®*.



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If your issuer provides complimentary lounge visits, there will be a “Complimentary Visit” section under My Information on the app and under My Account on the web. If you do not have any complimentary visits, this section will not display.

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How to Get Free Airport Lounge Access
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There are many reasons to use airport lounges. If you value comfort, fewer crowds and like to have time to relax before your flight, you may want to visit an airport lounge the next time you fly. Be sure to check out the airports you're traveling through and find out which lounges are available to you.

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“Participating Airport Lounges” means select airport lounges, as determined by Visa from time to time, where complimentary access is available to Eligible Cardholders on the terms and conditions set out below.

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No. The only person who can access the lounge is the person named on the eligible Mastercard payment card. For security reasons, the lounge will verify the name of the cardholder against their boarding pass and their identification card / passport.

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Which credit cards offer access to Mastercard lounges through LoungeKey? Most Mastercard World and World Elite credit cards offer membership to the LoungeKey airport lounges network.

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In our airport guides, we include lounges that economy-class travellers can access by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or joining a lounge membership program.

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Yes, it's possible to get Priority Pass for “free, but this kind of membership comes through a credit card with an annual fee.

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A: LoungeKey is a network of worldwide lounges that allows entry by presenting an eligible MasterCard payment card. No membership card is required. Priority Pass is a network of worldwide lounges that allows members entry by presenting their valid Priority Pass membership card to gain entry to a lounge.

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No. A Visa Platinum/Visa Signature/Visa Infinite card is enough to enter. You'll need to inform the lounge staff that you are a LoungeKey member. A boarding pass and a form of identification are also required.

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Can someone use my debit card for lounge access? No, you cannot use someone else's lounge access as the boarding pass must be in the name of the cardholder. Someone can only use your debit card for lounge access only if they are travelling with you.

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No. The only person who can access the lounge is the person named on the eligible Mastercard payment card. For security reasons, the lounge will verify the name of the cardholder against their boarding pass and their identification card / passport.

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Some lounges don't allow you to take food and beverages from the lounge. However, some won't mind if you take a couple of sealed items like bags of crisps, a yogurt or bottled soft drinks for your onward journey.

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The Cons of Airline Lounges If the lounge is crowded, you might still be able to find a seat, but you could be waiting longer for drinks and have to put up with more noise. If you decide to take your family on your business trip, which some travelers choose to do, take note that not all lounges are family friendly.

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Most airlines allow you to purchase a day pass either online or at the airport on the day of travel. Prices vary depending on the airline and lounge location but typically cost around $25 to $60 per person. Most domestic and international airlines sell day passes at club lounges and online.

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