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Does Chase Sapphire Preferred get you into airport lounges?

Unfortunately, you won't get lounge access of any kind by owning the Chase Sapphire Preferred. But, you can get free Priority Pass lounge access with the Chase Sapphire Reserve. This way, you can find a lounge regardless of which airline you fly. Plus, you'll still earn Chase Ultimate Rewards on every card purchase.



No, the Chase Sapphire Preferred card does not offer a complimentary airport lounge membership like Priority Pass. This is one of the primary differences between the "Preferred" version and its more expensive sibling, the Chase Sapphire Reserve. While the Preferred card is an excellent "entry-level" travel card with a lower annual fee ($95), it focuses more on earning points on dining and travel rather than providing "luxury" airport perks. If you have the Preferred card and want lounge access, you would typically need to pay for a "single-visit pass" at a lounge (often around $50) or have status with a specific airline. However, the Preferred card does allow you to transfer points to airline partners like United or Southwest, which you could then potentially use to book a business-class ticket that includes lounge access. For frequent travelers who value the lounge experience, the "Reserve" version is usually the better, albeit more expensive, investment.

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No, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card does not offer priority boarding on flights. Priority boarding is a credit card benefit that lets you be among the first boarding groups on flights with a certain airline that you book using an eligible credit card.

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Airport lounge access requires a membership, day pass or qualifying airline ticket. Business and first-class passengers often get free access to airline lounges, as do elite members and some U.S. military personnel. The access policy varies by airline.

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Unfortunately, you won't get lounge access of any kind by owning the Chase Sapphire Preferred. But, you can get free Priority Pass lounge access with the Chase Sapphire Reserve. This way, you can find a lounge regardless of which airline you fly. Plus, you'll still earn Chase Ultimate Rewards on every card purchase.

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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. If you do not have any complimentary visits, this section will not display.

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The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card isn't a credit card for everyone — you'll need to have good to excellent credit to have a chance at getting approved. We recommend having a FICO score of at least 690 before applying for this card. If you need to wait a bit and work on your credit, it's a good idea to do that.

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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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Best for International Travel: Citi Premier® Card. Best for Lounge Access: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card. Best for Everyday Spending: Chase Freedom Unlimited®

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Chase Sapphire Reserve is a metal credit card, which is often associated with prestigious cards. The card gives up to $300 in credits for travel purchases each account anniversary year. Cardholders get a $100 application fee credit every four years for Global Entry, NEXUS, or TSA PreCheck.

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New Sapphire Preferred cardholders can earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus earn a $50 statement credit on grocery purchases within your first year after account opening.

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No, the Priority Pass membership card is not transferable. When you access a lounge, the staff will need to check that the name printed on your membership card matches your boarding pass. The member must also be present for accompanying guests to enter a Priority Pass airport lounge.

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