Do I need physical Amex card for lounge access?

You may be able to use the Amex mobile app for mobile check-in instead of showing your physical card. However, doing so doesn't let you bypass capacity constraints that may exist at the lounge. And you'll still need to show your boarding pass and identification.



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Card Members receive complimentary access to all US locations of the Escape Lounges. Card Member must present their valid Card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel on any carrier and government-issued I.D.

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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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The American Express Platinum card's lounge guest policy gives 1-2 guests free access to most American Express Platinum card lounges, when accompanied by the primary accountholder or an authorized user. Passes for additional guests generally range from $25 to $65, depending on the lounge network.

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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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Soliciting other Card Members to bring your guests into lounges in the Centurion® Network is not permissible. Guest access is per Card Member, not per Card. Family or guests may not enter or remain in a lounge unless accompanied in a lounge by the Card Member.

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Many Centurion Lounges feature day beds or private areas where you can nap, however no Centurion Lounge is open overnight, so no sleeping overnight is allowed.

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Yup, everything is free at Amex lounges. But be sure to factor in the annual fees of the American Express cards required to enter: $550 for Delta SkyMiles Reserve, $695 for Platinum, and for the by-invitation-only Centurion card, $5,000—plus a $7,500 initiation fee.

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How can I find out if my issuer provides me with complimentary lounge visits? 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.

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Can someone else utilise my airport lounge credit card? No, the primary cardholder can only use the airport credit card. Even the lounge will scrutinise the cardholder's name for ensuring safety and security. However, there are certain credit cards which allow family members to get the privilege of the lounge.

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Guest access is per Card Member, not per Card. Family or guests may not enter or remain in the lounge unless accompanied in the lounge by the Card Member.

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Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Basic and Additional Card Members receive complimentary access to The Centurion Lounge when flying on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. The eligible flight must be booked on a U.S. issued American Express charge or credit Card.

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