What is Mastercard Priority Pass?


What is Mastercard Priority Pass? The Priority Pass membership, included on many credit cards with annual fees of $400 or more, can get you through the door at more than 1,300 airport lounges worldwide at no additional charge. Used strategically, the perks can far surpass the cost of a high credit card annual fee.


Is Priority Pass only for one person?

Chase Sapphire Reserve guest policy Each cardmember Priority Pass Select membership includes two guests per lounge visit. For each additional guest beyond that, your card will be charged a fee per guest, per visit. Any guest visit charges will process after your Priority Pass lounge visit.


Do you get free drinks with Priority Pass?

With a Priority Pass membership, you'll receive benefits such as: Complimentary refreshments, including alcohol in most lounges. Space to work or relax in a comfortable place. Free Wi-Fi in most lounges.


How many times a year can I use Priority Pass?

Priority Pass Standard Plus membership: For $299 per year, members get 10 free Priority Pass lounge visits. Each subsequent visit (after the 10th) costs members $32 per visit. Guest visits are $32 per guest.


Can I bring a guest with my Priority Pass?

Most cards that grant you Priority Pass Select membership allow lounge access for you and up to two guests. There's an additional guest fee that ranges between $27 and $32, depending on the card you have.


How to get free access to airport lounges?

How To Get Into an Airport Lounge for Free
  1. Credit Cards. The easiest way to get into an airline lounge for free is by signing up for a credit card. ...
  2. Redeem Miles. Some airlines allow you to redeem miles for either day passes or lounge memberships. ...
  3. Access Through Elite Status. ...
  4. Free Access for U.S. Military Members.


How much does Priority Pass cost?

Without the complimentary benefit, standard Priority Pass membership plans start at $99 per year, plus $35 per visit. The top-tier plan offered by Priority Pass costs $469 per year, with all-inclusive visits and guest passes at $35 each.


What is the difference between Priority Pass and MasterCard lounge key?

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.


Is Priority Pass free with gold card?

Your Card includes a Priority Pass™ membership (valued at US$99*) and two complimentary visits annually (valued at US$35 each*). So sit back, relax, and enjoy in one of the more than 1,300 Priority Pass™ lounges worldwide. **Values as of January 2023.


Does Priority Pass require PIN?

Your unique Validation Code/Web Pin is provided in your welcome or renewal pack. This 4-digit number is a one-time use code needed to create your online account and set up your user name and password for future log ins.


How much does it cost to go to the Mastercard lounge?

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. After that, you have to pay for each entry, which costs $32 US.


How long can you stay in a Priority Pass lounge?

Lounges in the Priority Pass network may have slightly different policies, but the general time limit is 3 hours. You can find information about a specific lounge, such as its hours and specific amenities, on the Priority Pass website or app. It's easy to search for lounges by city and airport.


How many times can I use Priority Pass in a day?

There's no limit on how many Priority Pass lounges and restaurants you can visit in a day. So if there are three Priority Pass lounges in an airport, you can visit all three in one day at the airport.


Can I get Priority Pass for free?

Yes, it's possible to get Priority Pass for “free, but this kind of membership comes through a credit card with an annual fee.


Is Priority Pass at the airport worth it?

It really depends on how often you travel and which airport is your main hub. If you only travel once or twice a year, I wouldn't recommend Priority Pass, but it could be worth it if you travel regularly.


Can you sleep in a Priority Pass lounge?

Many of the best Priority Pass lounges in the world are open 24/7, which makes catching a cat nap (or more) very easy. Keep in mind that some lounges frown upon people sleeping there, and many also have time limits on how long you can stay, so factor this into consideration when planning out your night.