The very best bank cards for Precedence Go airport lounge entry

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.

Accessing an airport lounge can make traveling much more enjoyable by providing a quiet space to work, free Wi-Fi, complimentary food and drinks and sometimes even other amenities like showers, kids’ areas and quiet rooms.

While you typically have to pay for access to airport lounges, several of the best travel rewards credit cards include airport lounge access among their many benefits.

Some airline credit cards, such as the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® and the United Club℠ Infinite Card, only get you into their own carriers’ lounges.

Others, however, including The Platinum Card® from American Express, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card(see rates and fees) allow cardholders to register for Priority Pass Select membership and enjoy access to over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide that participate in Priority Pass (enrollment is required). (Unfortunately, those with Priority Pass Select membership through an Amex or Capital One card do not enjoy benefits, such as statement credits toward food and drink purchases, at restaurant locations that participate in Priority Pass.)

With all that in mind, here are the best credit cards for Priority Pass lounge access at airports across the globe, and how you can use them to make your upcoming travels even better.

Priority Pass is a network of over 1,300 lounges, Minute Suites, Be Relax Spas and even some restaurants. You can find them at over 600 airports in more than 150 countries. Many of Priority Pass’s participating locations are outside the U.S., though you can find outposts in major airports like Atlanta (ATL), Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), New York-JFK and San Francisco (SFO), among many others.

Some lounges, specifically, that are part of Priority Pass are actually airline-specific lounges belonging to carriers like Air France-KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa or Turkish Airlines, while others are not associated with a specific carrier. If in doubt, check the airports where you’ll be flying ahead of time on the Priority Pass site to see which options might be available to you and what amenities they have.

Which are the best credit cards for Priority Pass lounge access?

The following cards offer Priority Pass lounge access, though the number of visits included and guest policies can vary widely:

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*The information for these cards has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

Enrollment is required for select benefits.

Related: The best Priority Pass lounges in the world

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Credit cards with Priority Pass memberships

Now that we’ve gone over the Priority Pass-specific perks of each card, here are some of the other compelling benefits each offers.

Capital One Venture X

Capital One’s premium travel credit card packs a punch. First, it offers up to $300 in annual statement credits toward bookings made through Capital One Travel. Then, you also get 10,000 bonus miles every account anniversary (worth even more toward free travel). Both of these perks help offset the card’s $395 annual fee.

Add in extensive airport lounge access (including Capital One’s own lounges and Priority Pass Select), plus excellent travel protections and rental car insurance, and we’re talking about one of the best premium cards out there. It is worth noting, however, that Priority Pass membership from the Venture X does not include Priority Pass restaurants and spa services.

On a more positive note, cardholders get unlimited Priority Pass lounge guest access (subject to capacity constraints).

Official application link: Capital One Venture X with 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.

Capital One Venture X Business

The Venture X Business card offers many of the same benefits as the Venture X card including up to $300 in annual travel credits for bookings made with Capital One Travel, 10,000 anniversary bonus miles and access to Capital One lounges. You’ll also receive unlimited visits to Priority Pass lounges — plus a benefit the Venture X card doesn’t offer: access to Priority Pass restaurants.

Unfortunately, this card is not yet available to the public. You’ll need a Capital One business relationship manager to help you apply.

Chase Sapphire Reserve

The Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of the most popular premium travel rewards credit cards, thanks to its impressive list of benefits. Notably, cardholders receive up to $300 in annual statement credits for a wide range of travel purchases.

The card earns 3 points per dollar on travel and dining and also earns bonuses in the following categories:

• 10 points per dollar on Chase Dining booked through Ultimate Rewards.
• 10 points per dollar on hotel and car rental purchases made through Chase’s Ultimate Rewards travel portal.
• 10 points per dollar on qualifying Lyft rides (through March 2025).
• 10 points per dollar on Peloton equipment and accessory purchases of $250 or more (through March 2025, up to 50,000 points).
• 5 points per dollar on airline travel booked through the Ultimate Rewards travel portal.

Ultimate Rewards can be transferred to 11 airline and three hotel partners. Points may also be redeemed at a rate of 1.5 cents apiece through the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal as well as select categories through the Pay Yourself Back program.

The card reimburses members up to $100 once every four years for a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application and waives foreign transaction fees.

Official application link: Chase Sapphire Reserve with 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.

The Platinum Card from American Express

In addition to Priority Pass lounges, cardholders have access to Amex’s own Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Clubs, Escape, Airspace, Plaza Premium and certain Lufthansa lounges. However, Amex Priority Pass memberships cannot be used for non-lounge Priority Pass experiences such as restaurants. Enrollment is required for select benefits.

The card earns 5 points per dollar on airfare booked directly with the airline or with American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year) and prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel. Cardholders can transfer Membership Rewards points to 20 airline and hotel partners.

The card also comes with a laundry list of perks, including an annual up-to-$200 statement credit on incidental fees charged by an airline you select each calendar year and up to $200 in annual Uber Cash toward U.S. Uber rides and U.S. Uber Eats orders, among other credits that provide more than $1,500 in potential value each year.

Cardholders qualify for a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee refund of up to $100 once every four years (4½ years for PreCheck). Booking stays through Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts includes plenty of value-added benefits, and cardholders can register for both Gold status with Hilton Honors and Gold Elite status with Marriott Bonvoy. Bookings made through Amex’s International Airline Program can secure deep discounts on premium economy, business- and first-class tickets on over a dozen airlines, too. Enrollment is required for select benefits.

Official application link: The Platinum Card from American Express with 80,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.

The Business Platinum Card from American Express

The Business Platinum Amex offers a host of annual statement credits, including up to $400 for Dell technology U.S. purchases, an up-to-$120 annual wireless telephone credit and much more.

Cardholders earn 1.5 points per dollar on up to $2 million in eligible purchases in the U.S. per calendar year with:

• Electronic goods retailers.
• Software.
• Cloud service providers.
• Construction materials and hardware supplies.
• Shipping providers.
• Other purchases of $5,000 or more.

They also receive a 35% rebate when redeeming points through Amex Pay with Points for airfare on their designated airline (enrollment is required) or specifically for business- or first-class tickets on select qualifying airlines booked on Amex Travel, up to 1 million points back per calendar year.

The Business Platinum Card offers the same lounge benefits as the Amex Platinum Card above, including the same limitation on not visiting Priority Pass restaurants.

Official application link: The Business Platinum Card from American Express with 120,000 points after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases with the card within the first three months of card membership.

Citi Prestige

Unfortunately, the Citi Prestige is no longer available to new applicants. However, it earns a phenomenal 5 points per dollar at restaurants and on air travel, 3 points per dollar at hotels and cruise lines, and 1 point per dollar on all other purchases. Cardholders are eligible for up to $250 worth of annual statement credits each calendar year toward travel purchases.

Citi ThankYou Rewards points can be transferred to over a dozen airline and three hotel partner programs and are worth 1 cent apiece when redeemed directly for travel through the Citi portal. Cardholders can book a fourth night free on up to two hotel stays per year when reserving through the Citi concierge or online at thankyou.com. They’re also eligible for a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee reimbursement once every five years.

Related: Citi Prestige card review

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card

This card accrues 6 points per dollar on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program, 3 points per dollar at worldwide restaurants and on flights booked directly with airlines, and 2 points per dollar on other eligible purchases.

Cardholders get up to $300 in statement credits each year of card membership for purchases at restaurants worldwide. They also receive automatic Marriott Platinum Elite status plus 25 elite night credits per year toward reaching a higher tier. Each cardmember anniversary after renewal, they get a free night award worth up to 85,000 points at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program (certain hotels have resort fees). Special cardmember rates on stays of two nights or more at The Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis properties are eligible for up to $100 in credit for qualifying charges.

Finally, this card offers a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application reimbursement worth up to $100 once every four years (4½ years for PreCheck).

Official application link: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express with 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after spending $6,000 on eligible purchases in the first six months; plus, earn 50,000 points after you stay six eligible nights at Marriott hotels through Jan. 31, 2024. Offer ends Aug. 9.

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

This is the best all-around Hilton card for several reasons. It earns 14 points per dollar on Hilton purchases; 7 points per dollar on flights booked through Amex Travel or directly through airlines, on car rentals and at U.S. restaurants; and 3 points per dollar on other eligible purchases.

Cardholders automatically receive top-tier Hilton Honors Diamond status, an annual free night and up to $250 in statement credits each cardmember year for purchases at participating Hilton Resorts, plus up to $250 in annual statement credits each calendar year for airline incidentals (enrollment is required).

They also qualify for up to $100 in credits for charges at participating Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts when booking a two-night-minimum stay via hiltonhonors.com/aspirecard. Enrollment is required.

Related: How to choose the best Hilton credit card for you

U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite Card

This card earns 5 points per dollar on prepaid hotels and car rentals booked directly in the Altitude Rewards Center, 3 points per dollar on travel and mobile wallet purchases and 1 point per dollar on everything else.

Cardholders can redeem points for 1.5 cents apiece on airfare, hotels and car rentals (or lower values for other purchases). They can also count on reimbursement for a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application once every four years (up to $100).

Finally, this card comes with up to $325 in statement credits per cardmember year for purchases made directly from airlines, hotels, car rental companies, taxis, limousines, passenger trains and cruise lines, as well as takeout, food delivery and dining.

Related: The best U.S. Bank credit cards

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card

If the Hilton Honors Aspire’s annual fee gives you pause, consider the Hilton Honors Surpass instead since it charges a more reasonable $95 annual fee.

The card earns 12 points per dollar for charges at participating Hilton portfolio hotels; 6 points per dollar at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets and U.S. gas stations; and 3 points per dollar for other eligible purchases.

Cardholders receive automatic Hilton Honors Gold status and can spend their way to Diamond status by making $40,000 in eligible purchases on the card in a calendar year. They can also earn a free night reward from Hilton Honors after spending $15,000 on purchases in a calendar year.

Official application link: Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card with Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors bonus points and a Free Night Reward after you spend $2,000 in purchases on the card within the first three months of card membership. Offer ends July 19.

Hilton Honors American Express Business Card

Earn 12 Hilton Honors points per dollar for purchases made directly with hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio; 6 points per dollar at U.S. gas stations, on wireless telephone services purchased directly from U.S. service providers, on U.S. shipping purchases, at U.S. restaurants, on flights booked directly with airlines or through Amex Travel and on car rentals booked directly from rental agencies; and 3 points per dollar on other eligible purchases. That’s a lot of earning potential.

Cardholders get automatic Hilton Honors Gold status (Diamond status with $40,000 in spending per calendar year) and a free night reward after hitting $60,000 in spending on purchases in a calendar year.

Official application link: Hilton Honors American Express Business Card with 150,000 Hilton Honors bonus points and a Free Night Reward after you spend $4,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors Business card within the first three months of card membership. Offer ends July 19.

U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card

The Altitude Connect Visa added Priority Pass benefits in February 2023. It’s rare to see a card with a sub-$100 annual fee offering lounge perks, but note that you’ll only get four complimentary visits per year. Each visit after that costs $35.

You’ll earn 5 points per dollar on prepaid hotels and car rentals booked in the Altitude Rewards Center; 4 points per dollar on travel, gas stations and EV charging stations; 2 points per dollar at grocery stores, grocery delivery, dining and streaming services; and 1 point per dollar on other purchases. Cardholders also get up to $30 in annual credits toward eligible streaming subscriptions.

Additional cardholder benefits include reimbursement for your Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee (once every four years) and cellphone protection of up to $600 for theft or damage. To activate this benefit, the phone must be on a plan you pay for each month with your card.

Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite Credit Card

With Bank of America’s Premium Rewards Elite card, you’ll earn 2 points per dollar spent on travel and dining and 1.5 points per dollar on other purchases. However, you can earn up to 75% more on each purchase as a member of Bank of America’s Preferred Rewards program.

Cardholders can take advantage of up to four complimentary visits to Priority Pass lounges each year, plus other benefits like up to $300 in airline incidental fee credits per year, up to $150 in annual lifestyle credits for things like streaming services and food delivery, and reimbursement for your Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee every four years. You’ll also receive a 20% discount when paying for flights with points using this card.

For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Amex Business Platinum card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Hilton Aspire card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Hilton Surpass card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Hilton Honors Business Amex, click here.

For Capital One products listed on this page, some of the above benefits are provided by Visa® or Mastercard® and may vary by product. See the respective Guide to Benefits for details, as terms and exclusions apply.