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How many times can you use Priority Pass with Amex Gold?

Your Card includes a Priority Pass™ membership (valued at US$99*) and two complimentary visits annually (valued at US$35 each*).



As of early 2026, the Priority Pass benefit on the American Express® Gold Card varies significantly by the country of issuance. In the United States, the Amex Gold Card typically does not offer a complimentary Priority Pass membership; instead, it focuses on dining credits and Uber credits. If you want Priority Pass through Amex in the U.S., you must upgrade to the Platinum Card. However, in many international markets like the UK, Canada, and India, the Amex Gold Card often includes a Priority Pass membership that typically allows for four or ten complimentary visits per year, after which a fee of approximately $32 to $35 is charged per visit. In India, for example, the "Amex Gold" frequently provides 4 complimentary international lounge visits annually. It is essential to check your specific card's benefits guide in the Amex app, as "Unlimited" access is almost exclusively reserved for Platinum and Centurion cardholders. Regardless of your visit count, the Priority Pass does not include access to the ultra-exclusive Amex Centurion Lounges, which require a separate set of credentials.

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Each credit card company sets the terms of Priority Pass Select; while they all include at least 10 free visits to Priority Pass lounges, only some allow unlimited free visits. Others allow you to bring unlimited guests for free, while some cap free guests at two, and yet others still charge for guests.

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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.

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Yes, there is no limit to how many Priority Pass-affiliated lounges, restaurants or other services you can use in a single day. If you have a limited amount of visits included with your membership without a fee, then that may be something you want to be aware of, but otherwise, there are no limitations.

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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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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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Keep in mind that not all Priority Pass access via travel card is the same. Some cards offer unlimited lounge visits, while others come with a set amount of complimentary entries.

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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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Can you use the Priority Pass Lounge upon arrival? In my experience, yes, but your mileage may vary. Technically, you can enter a lounge if you have the Priority Pass card and a same-day boarding pass.

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In 2021, Plaza Premium Lounges withdrew from the Priority Pass Network. Now in June 2023, they have returned for Priority Pass members to use. This means that Priority Pass members have access to another 63 lounges, further improving the value of the Priority Pass membership.

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Although the American Express® Gold Card doesn't come with the ability to enter the lounge, it does provide a variety of other benefits. While most of these are food-focused, the card does offer some decent travel insurance, including trip delay insurance.

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Automatic Billing: If Programme membership has been purchased directly from Priority Pass, and at the point of enrollment Customer agreed to automatic billing, Programme membership will be automatically renewed.

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It really depends on how often you travel and which airport is your main hub. If you only travel once or twice a year, I wouldn't recommend Priority Pass, but it could be worth it if you travel regularly.

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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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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.

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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.

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The annual fee on The Platinum Card® from American Express is $695, but it includes Priority Pass access for the cardholder and up to two guests.

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The American Express Platinum card Priority Pass benefit gives you access to more than 1,300 airport lounges around the world. It's a $469-per-year value. You can use the Amex lounge finder tool to see which lounges are in the airport you're headed to.

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In this article, Priority Pass refers to the network of airport lounges, while Priority Pass Select refers to the airport lounge benefits included with your credit card. To enter a Priority Pass lounge, you'll need to show your membership card (or digital card) and your boarding pass.

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