Credit Cards That Offer Priority Pass Memberships Compared – What Are The Differences?

Updated page for 2021, including the Capital One Venture X.

It’s becoming increasingly common for premium credit cards to offer priority pass lounge access. For those not familiar Priority Pass is a network of over 800 airport loungesReader Eric asked if we could create a post comparing the differences and we aim to please so here we are! Below is a list of credit cards that offer priority pass lounge access as a benefit, this is then followed by a comparison table.

Cards That Offer This Benefit

Comparison Table

Free Access# Of GuestsAuthorized UsersMobile AppAnnual feeRestaurant Access
American Express PlatinumYes$27 per guestYes (normally $175 for three additional cardholders)YesVaries ($550 normally)No
Hilton Honors Ascend10 free visits, then $27 per visit32 per guest (can use the 10 free visits)NoYes$95.00No
Hilton Honors AspireYesTwo guests freeNo fee, but no access to Priority Pass loungesYes$450No
American Express Bonvoy BrilliantYes$27 per guestNoYes$450No
Business Hilton Honors10 free visits, then $27 per visit$32 per guest (can use the 10 free visits)NoYes$95No
Barclaycard Gold & BlackYesNo limitUnknown ($195 for black & $295 for gold)?$495, $995Yes
Chase Ritz-CarltonYesNo limit*Yes (no fee)Yes$450.00Yes
Chase Sapphire ReserveYesTwo guests freeYes ($75 per cardholder)Yes$550.00Yes
City National Bank Visa InfiniteYes$32 per guestYes, doesn’t have to be authorized^Yes$400Yes
Citi PrestigeYesTwo guests or immediate familyYes ($75 per cardholder)Yes$350-$450Yes
UBS Visa InfiniteNoNoneNo?$495Yes
U.S. bank Altitude ReserveFour free visits for primary cardholder, four free for guests then $27No limit*NoYes$400Yes
Capital One Venture XYesTwo guestsYesYes$395No

This table contains four columns:

  • Free access: This is whether the primary cardholder receives free access or not.
  • # Of Guests: This includes the number of free guests you’re allowed to bring into lounges. You can bring in additional guests for a cost of $27 per person if you want to exceed these limits. Note some lounges also have a restriction on the total amount of guests you can bring in (this is also relevant to the Chase Sapphire Reserve)
  • Authorized users: This indicates whether authorized user cardholders also receive this benefit or not. Unless otherwise noted if they do receive this benefit it’s the same as the primary cardholder.

*Some lounges have a restriction on the total amount of guests you can bring in, this limit still applies to cards that have no hard limits on the amount of guests that can be brought in.

^This card lets you choose one other person to receive this benefit, they don’t have to be an authorized user.

 

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James
James (@guest_1821456)
March 28, 2024 12:40

Really helpful post but seems quite outdated. Would be great to update it!

Kyle
Kyle (@guest_1738008)
November 16, 2023 10:57

Is it possible to add the BOA Premium Rewards Elite card to this list? I’m having a hard time figuring out what access it offers and AU access looks like. Thanks!

Pikachoose ⚡️
Pikachoose ⚡️ (@guest_1706186)
September 30, 2023 05:00

Capital One Venture X no longer has restaurant access as of 1 Jan 2023, as covered by DoC themselves: https://www.doctorofcredit.com/capital-one-to-remove-access-to-priority-pass-non-lounge-options-restaurants-spas/

LintonDrOfCredit
LintonDrOfCredit (@guest_1641092)
June 24, 2023 18:16

Capital One Venture X allows unlimited guests.

TomT
TomT (@guest_1568797)
March 4, 2023 10:28

Be aware that the non-lounge restaurants accepting Priority Pass (even the one from the Chase Ritz card with unlimited guests) can limit the number of guests per visit. At SFO, all of the restaurants accepting Priority Pass, Lark Creek Grill, Mustards Bar and Grill, SF Giants Clubhouse and Yankee Pier, limit you to one guest getting the $28 discount.

Dheeraj
Dheeraj (@guest_1356887)
April 1, 2022 11:49

Ritz Carlton is the best card for Priority Pass:

1. Unlimited guests
2. Free priority pass for your authorized users (which are free to add, with no limit on AUs)
3. Priority Pass restaurant access

Jack
Jack (@guest_1285019)
November 17, 2021 14:45

According to the terms and conditions, Amex Plat includes 2 free guests.

Tyler
Tyler (@guest_1309120)
January 4, 2022 16:50

Just came to add the same. I got my PP in the mail for my new Amex Platinum and it also lists 2 guests (3rd is $32 billed to your card).

vagniphor
vagniphor (@guest_1283849)
November 15, 2021 18:19

What is restaurant access? Free pass to dine in a restaurant outside of the lounge?

Kyle808
Kyle808 (@guest_1326358)
February 4, 2022 13:27

Priority Pass has a select list of participating restaurants in which a member is eligible for up to $28 to $30 per guest for credits on food/drinks.

Ben
Ben (@guest_1282997)
November 13, 2021 23:14

Verdict?

Jack
Jack (@guest_1282711)
November 13, 2021 10:45

I guess I’ll have to wait for my Kroger Card to offer something premium…