Is lounge access free with Amex card?

AmEx lounge benefits for some cards include complimentary access to over 1,400 airport lounges around the world while other cards don't even allow you paid access to Centurion Lounges.



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The Centurion® Lounges: Effective February 1, 2023, U.S. Platinum Card® and U.S. Business Platinum Card® Members will be charged a $50 USD fee for each guest (or $30 USD for children aged 2 through 17) or rate comparable in the currency of the country where the lounge is located (not to exceed $50 USD).

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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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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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As of Feb. 1, 2023, the ability to bring in two guests at no additional cost went away for most cardholders. Now, unless you spend $75,000 or more each calendar year on your card, you'll need to pay $50 to bring an adult guest ($30 for children ages 2 through 17) into the Centurion Lounge. Terms apply.

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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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If you spend a lot of money on snacks and beverages while waiting at the airport, lounge access may help you save money. Instead of paying an expensive airport bar tab, you can head to the lounge and consume free snacks and drinks there. Doing this could help you keep more money in your checking account.

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31, 2023. Starting in February 2023, The Platinum Card® from American Express guests will be charged a $50 guest fee. To qualify for free guests in the Centurion Lounge, card members will need to spend $75,000 on their cards within a calendar year.

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To enter a Centurion Lounge, you must present your eligible Amex card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel and your government-issued identification. You may be able to use the Amex mobile app for mobile check-in instead of showing your physical card.

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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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The following cards offer Priority Pass lounge access, though the number of visits included and guest policies can vary widely:
  • Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card.
  • Capital One Venture X Business.
  • Chase Sapphire Reserve.
  • Citi Prestige® Card.
  • The Platinum Card® from American Express.


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Most cards that grant you Priority Pass Select membership allow lounge access for you and up to two guests. There's an additional guest fee that ranges between $27 and $32, depending on the card you have.

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