Can you get Priority Pass for free?

Yes, it's possible to get Priority Pass for “free, but this kind of membership comes through a credit card with an annual fee. So while the Priority Pass membership is considered a complimentary benefit to the cardmember, the annual fee associated with that credit card means you're paying for it indirectly.



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Cards with Priority Pass benefits include:
  1. Chase Sapphire Reserve®.
  2. Citi Prestige® Card.
  3. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card.
  4. Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card. Enrollment required.
  5. Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card. Enrollment required.
  6. The Platinum Card® from American Express.


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As a Platinum Cardholder, you are entitled to a complimentary membership in Priority Pass. This allows you to wait for your flight in a relaxed atmosphere in one of the more than 1,200 Priority Pass lounges around the world.

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Your Card includes a Priority Pass™ membership (valued at US$99*) and two complimentary visits annually (valued at US$35 each*). So sit back, relax, and enjoy in one of the more than 1,300 Priority Pass™ lounges worldwide. **Values as of January 2023.

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Some, but not all, lounges sell day passes allowing you to bypass Priority Pass membership. By asking the lounge receptionist if they sell day passes you might just find an easy way to enter the lounge. If the airport you're flying from has multiple lounges, check the availability of a day pass from different options.

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What if I don't have my payment card with Priority Pass access with me? You may be unable to complete the entry process and will not be permitted access into the lounge. We strongly recommend that you pre-register your payment card by logging in and updating your details at prioritypass.com.

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Can I use Priority Pass twice in one day? There's no limit on how many Priority Pass lounges and restaurants you can visit in a day. So if there are three Priority Pass lounges in an airport, you can visit all three in one day at the airport.

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Each cardmember Priority Pass Select membership includes two guests per lounge visit. For each additional guest beyond that, your card will be charged a fee per guest, per visit. Any guest visit charges will process after your Priority Pass lounge visit.

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Can my membership card be used by someone else? The Priority Pass membership card is non-transferable. When you access a lounge, the staff will need to check that the name printed on your membership card matches your boarding pass.

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Lounges in the Priority Pass network may have slightly different policies, but the general time limit is 3 hours. You can find information about a specific lounge, such as its hours and specific amenities, on the Priority Pass website or app. It's easy to search for lounges by city and airport.

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If a Priority Pass lounge is full, you should always ask if there is a waitlist available. If there is one, put your name on it. You'll usually be asked to give your cell phone number so you'll get a text if space becomes available, which gives you some freedom to explore the airport while you wait.

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As a Priority Pass Member, you'll have access to 1,400+ airport lounges and travel experiences worldwide, allowing you to enjoy your time at the airport on both your outbound and return journey. Many payment cards offer complimentary Priority Pass membership.

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Free Priority Pass lounge access for you and two accompanying guests (enrollment required). Additional guests are $27 each per visit.

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Priority Lane will provide Priority Pass Members with access to the “fast lane” at airport security and passport control checkpoints at an additional fee, meaning you have the chance to reduce your wait time, and spend more time in the airport terminal exploring all the benefits you're entitled to as a Priority Pass ...

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You can get free access to an airline lounge by redeeming miles or opening a credit card with lounge benefits. Airline elite status also comes with lounge benefits. If you're a U.S. military member on active duty, you might qualify for free lounge access with select airlines.

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Lounge Pass is a pay as you scheme for accessing airport lounges. Priority Pass is a membership scheme with 3 different levels of membership. Deciding which is the best option for you depends on where you plan to travel, how you often you plan to use an airport lounge and if you will have a guest with you.

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If you are a new Gold Cardmember, you can expect to receive your Priority Pass™ membership card in the mail within 28 working days from Card application. Your Gold Card benefit is only available at selected lounges. To view the full list of participating airport lounges use our lounge finder.

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If you don't have access to airline or credit card lounges, you might want to investigate Priority Pass, a service that provides access to more than 1,300 lounges worldwide. Even better, it's a perk included with many top-tier travel credit cards, so you might not even have to pay for it.

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Your Priority Pass membership and complimentary visits are valid for 12 months from the approval date of your Priority Pass membership.

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If your same-day outbound flight departs after the lounge closes for the day, we will admit you as early as 3 hours prior to the lounge closing, subject to available capacity. Select lounges may allow access to eligible Card Members with a confirmed reservation for any same-day travel (departure or arrival).

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Can the same credit card be used twice for accessing an airport lounge? No, you cannot use the same credit card twice to access the same airport lounge. You can swipe for two different lounges at the same airport. However, you need to wait for some hours if you want to do so.

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