Yes. You can access lounges in the programme by simply presenting your eligible Mastercard payment card to the lounge staff. Your card will be swiped and you will be required to sign in to confirm you have accessed the lounge.

Whether your Mastercard provides lounge access in 2026 depends entirely on the specific tier of your card—typically a "World" or "World Elite" Mastercard. Most premium Mastercards come with a membership to Mastercard Airport Experiences (provided by DragonPass) or Priority Pass, granting you access to over 1,300 lounges globally. In many regions, particularly India, standard Mastercard Platinum and Titanium cards also offer specific domestic lounge programs, though these often have a quarterly usage cap (e.g., 2 free visits per quarter). It is important to note that the card itself is rarely enough for entry; you usually need to register your card on the official "Mastercard Airport Experiences" app to generate a digital membership code. To be sure, you should check your specific bank’s benefits portal or the Mastercard app, as some mid-tier cards offer "access" (meaning you can enter for a fee) rather than "complimentary access."