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.

Generally, the answer is no; most airport lounges and credit card programs require the primary cardholder to be present to grant access. Lounge staff typically verify your physical or digital card against your boarding pass to ensure the names match. If you try to give your card to a friend to use while you are not there, they will likely be denied entry, and the card could even be flagged or blocked for suspicious activity. However, there are two legal ways for someone else to benefit: Authorised Users and Guest Privileges. If you add a family member as an "authorised user" or "add-on" cardholder, they will be issued their own card with their own name, which often grants them independent lounge access. Alternatively, if you are traveling together, many premium cards (like those with Priority Pass) allow you to bring one or more accompanying guests into the lounge for free or a reduced fee, provided you—the primary cardholder—are there to sign them in.

That’s an excellent question, and the answer is it depends entirely on the specific credit card and its terms.

Here’s a breakdown of the most common scenarios:

1. Primary Cardholder Access (You)

You, as the primary cardholder, almost always get access when you present your eligible card and a same-day boarding pass for travel on any airline.

2. Authorized Users / Supplementary Cardholders

This is the most common way to give access to someone else. How it works: You can add an “Authorized User” (sometimes called a Supplementary Cardholder) to your account for a fee (often $0 - $175 per year). Their Access: If the card’s benefit includes lounge access for Authorized Users, they will typically get their own membership (e.g., Priority Pass) or be able to access lounges when traveling, using their own card and boarding pass. Key Point: They must be traveling to use the access. They cannot just walk in with you if they aren’t flying.

3. Guests

Many cards allow you to bring guests for free or for a fee. Free Guests: Premium cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve® typically allow you to bring 2 guests for free when you are entering together. Paid Guests: Many other cards, including those with Priority Pass, may charge ~$32 per guest. The American Express Platinum Card® recently changed its policy to charge for guests (except for Centurion lounges where you can spend to earn free guest access). Guest Rules: Guests must be with you, the primary cardholder, at the time of entry.

4. Immediate Family Members

Some programs, like Delta Sky Club access with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Card, allow entry for the cardholder and up to two guests or immediate family members when traveling on a same-day Delta ticket.

5. When Access is STRICTLY for the Cardholder Only

A few programs are very restrictive. For example: American Express Centurion® Lounges: Access is generally for the primary cardholder only. Guest access now requires a fee or meeting a spending threshold, even for Authorized Users on some plans. Some airline-specific cards may only