Which travel card has international lounge access?

The Platinum Card® from American Express is the best card for those who want access to an extensive lounge network. With this card, you can access more than 1400 airport lounges worldwide. Cardholders receive complimentary Priority Pass Select membership, which provides access to over 1300 lounges worldwide.



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Airport lounge access requires a membership, day pass or qualifying airline ticket. Business and first-class passengers often get free access to airline lounges, as do elite members and some U.S. military personnel. The access policy varies by airline.

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Access to Priority Pass lounges is granted to eligible cardholders and paying members. With a credit card that offers Priority Pass lounge access, you're considered a Priority Pass Select member. However, you do need to enroll and have a Priority Pass account to enter, so be sure to enroll before your next trip.

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Do I need a special card to enter Lounge Key business lounges? No. A Visa Platinum/Visa Signature/Visa Infinite card is enough to enter.

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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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American Express cardmembers with a Centurion or Platinum-branded card such as The Platinum Card® from American Express or The Business Platinum Card® from American Express have access to Amex Centurion Lounges.

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You might need to register Some credit cards double as lounge passes, letting you in with just that card, a boarding pass and, in some cases, identification. Others make you jump through more hoops, requiring a separate lounge membership card and possibly a separate registration for that card. “The airlines ...

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Technically, you can access lounges for only three hours, though some lounges will waive this rule. Many lounges may restrict access to passengers departing from that airport, meaning you may not always be able to use the Priority Pass membership as an arrivals lounge.

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Your credit card company may automatically mail you a Priority Pass membership card if you are eligible, but in some instances, you will need to enroll with Priority Pass first or call the credit card company to acquire and activate it. You can register with Priority Pass on its website here.

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If you're asking yourself, “can I use a credit card abroad? the answer is, most often, yes. You may also be able to use your credit card to withdraw cash at most ATMs overseas, which may come along with fees.

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The different fees often make or break a deal for a merchant. This is why many merchants, especially small businesses, don't accept American Express. American Express' interchange fee is just too high. Providers like Visa and Mastercard charge between 1.15% and 2.5%, while Amex charges merchants between 1.43% and 3.3%.

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