Which AmEx gets you into the Centurion Lounge?

American Express Centurion®, American Express® Platinum, American Express® Business Platinum and American Express® Corporate Platinum Card Members have unlimited access to The Centurion® Lounges for each American Express Card Account and are entitled to bring children 17 years of age or younger and up to two guests ...



Access to the elite American Express Centurion Lounges is primarily reserved for cardholders of the Platinum Card® (Consumer or Business) and the invite-only Centurion® Card (the "Black Card"). Additionally, holders of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card can access Centurion Lounges, but only when they are flying on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight paid for with an American Express card. As of early 2026, Amex has implemented stricter guest policies: Platinum cardholders must spend at least $75,000 annually on their card to unlock complimentary guest access (up to two guests); otherwise, they must pay a fee of approximately $50 per adult guest. To enter, you must present your valid card, a government-issued ID, and a boarding pass for a departing flight within three hours (or a connecting flight). These lounges are famous for their high-end "buffet" dining, complimentary cocktails, and amenities like shower suites or spa treatments, which are designed to offer a tranquil escape from the crowded main terminals of major airports like JFK, LAX, and London Heathrow.

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Before applying for the Amex Platinum, we recommend that your annual income be at least $50,000. The Amex Business Platinum card gives you more wiggle room because you can still qualify for an Amex small business card even if you have a low business income or are just starting.

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Some Centurion Lounges even offer spa services, wine tasting and family rooms. This is significantly better than you will find in your average Priority Pass lounge. Best of all, these services are complimentary to eligible cardmembers.

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Please refrain from sleeping, lying on the floor, and placing luggage and feet on or reclining across lounge furniture. American Express will not be liable for any articles lost or stolen or damages suffered by the purchaser or visitor inside The Centurion Lounge.

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Customers with select Platinum Cards and Centurion Cards from American Express may access Delta Sky Club locations when traveling on a same-day ticket on a Delta-operated (Delta or Delta Connection) or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (006 ticket number).

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Platinum Card Members can enjoy access to more than 1,400+ airport lounges across 140 countries and counting, including flagship locations through The Centurion® Network which includes Centurion Lounges and Escape Lounges- The Centurion® Studio Partner.

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Priority Pass Select lounges Platinum Card members are entitled to complimentary membership in Priority Pass Select. This membership provides access to more than 1,400 lounges worldwide but doesn't include Priority Pass restaurant lounges.

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If you are a new Gold Cardmember, you can expect to receive your Priority Pass™ membership card in the mail within 28 working days from Card application. Your Gold Card benefit is only available at selected lounges. To view the full list of participating airport lounges use our lounge finder.

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Upcoming Changes to the American Express Platinum Card The card's annual fee is set to increase from $699 to $799 (all figures in CAD) per year. If you currently have a Platinum Card, this fee will come into effect on your next card anniversary date after September 26, 2023.

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Annual fee: A $10,000 one-time “initiation” fee and a $5,000 annual fee. Authorized user annual fee: Each additional Centurion card costs $5,000. There's a limit of two Centurion authorized user cards per account.

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