Is my Mastercard eligible for lounge access?

Most Mastercard World and World Elite credit cards offer membership to the LoungeKey airport lounges network. After that, you have to pay for each entry, which costs $32 US. Only ONE of these credit cards offers LoungeKey membership AND free visits (passes), and that's the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard®*.



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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.

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Most Mastercard World and World Elite credit cards offer membership to the LoungeKey airport lounges network.

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How to Get Free Airport Lounge Access
  1. Ask a First Class Flyer.
  2. The Airport Lounge Ecosystem.
  3. Private Lounges.
  4. Airline Lounges.
  5. USO Lounges.
  6. Best Credit Cards for Lounge Access.
  7. Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card.
  8. United Explorer Card.


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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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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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Which credit cards offer access to Mastercard lounges through LoungeKey? Most Mastercard World and World Elite credit cards offer membership to the LoungeKey airport lounges network.

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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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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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Some credit cards that offer lounge access limit you to two free guests. In other cases, you'll be limited to two guests — and you'll have to pay for each one. Certain cards may not limit the guests you can bring to Priority Pass Select lounges for free.

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A: LoungeKey is a network of worldwide lounges that allows entry by presenting an eligible MasterCard payment card. No membership card is required. Priority Pass is a network of worldwide lounges that allows members entry by presenting their valid Priority Pass membership card to gain entry to a lounge.

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You'll need to inform the lounge staff that you are a LoungeKey member. A boarding pass and a form of identification are also required. The name on your card, the boarding pass and the ID must match. If the card is active, and free visits are available, you can visit the business lounge without paying a fee ($35).

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