Accessing an airport lounge can make traveling much more enjoyable by providing a quiet space to work, free Wi-Fi and complimentary food and drinks. Some lounges even provide top-tier amenities like showers, kids’ areas and quiet rooms.
While access to airport lounges typically requires payment, several of the best rewards cards include airport lounge access among their benefits.
Some airline cards only grant access to their own carriers’ lounges. Others allow cardholders to register for Priority Pass Select memberships and enjoy access to over 1,800 airport lounges worldwide.
With all that in mind, here are the best cards for Priority Pass lounge access at airports worldwide.
Comparing the best cards with Priority Pass access
The information for the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect and Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite credit card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Cards with Priority Pass memberships
Capital One Venture X
The Venture X offers $300 in annual credits toward bookings made through Capital One Travel. You also get 10,000 bonus miles every account anniversary. Both of these perks help offset the card’s $395 annual fee.
Add in airport lounge access (including Capital One’s own lounges), and we’re talking about one of the best premium cards out there.
To learn more, read our full review of the Capital One Venture X.
Learn more: Capital One Venture X
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Capital One Venture X Business
The Venture X Business offers many of the same benefits as the Venture X, including $300 in annual credits for bookings made with Capital One Business Travel, 10,000 anniversary bonus miles and access to Capital One lounges.
You’ll also receive unlimited visits to participating Priority Pass lounges.
To learn more, read our full review of the Venture X Business.
Learn more: Capital One Venture X Business
Sapphire Reserve
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of the most popular premium travel rewards credit cards.
Notably, cardholders receive up to $300 in annual statement credits for a wide range of travel purchases. You’ll also gain access to Chase’s growing network of Sapphire lounges.
Plus, right now, the Sapphire Reserve is offering an incredible welcome bonus: Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening. According to TPG’s May 2026 valuations, that’s worth $3,075 — but it could potentially be worth even more if you maximize the right transfer partners.
To learn more, read our full review of the Sapphire Reserve.
Apply here: Sapphire Reserve
Sapphire Reserve for Business
The Sapphire Reserve for Business is the newest card to join Chase’s lineup of business credit cards.
Cardholders (excluding employee cards) get access to Priority Pass lounges and Chase’s network of Sapphire lounges. This card also comes with a slew of statement credits.
To learn more, read our full review of the Sapphire Reserve for Business.
Apply here: Sapphire Reserve for Business
Amex Platinum
In addition to Priority Pass lounges, eligible Amex Platinum cardmembers can access Amex’s Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Clubs*, Escape Lounges and certain Lufthansa lounges (through Sep. 30), among others (enrollment required).
The card also comes with an extensive list of perks and stellar earning rates.
To learn more, read our full review of the Amex Platinum.
*Eligible Platinum Card Members will receive 10 Visits per Eligible Platinum Card per year to the Delta Sky Club or to Grab and Go when traveling on a same-day Delta-operated flight unless they spend $75,000 or more on their card to unlock unlimited visits.
Apply here: Amex Platinum
Amex Business Platinum
The Amex Business Platinum provides a host of annual statement credits for business owners.
The Amex Business Platinum offers the same lounge benefits for eligible cardmembers as the consumer Amex Platinum above. Enrollment required.
To learn more, read our full review of the Amex Business Platinum.
Apply here: Amex Business Platinum
Strata Elite
The Strata Elite provides premium benefits and earns Citi ThankYou points.
In addition to Priority Pass access, the Strata Elite provides four American Airlines Admirals Club passes each calendar year.
To learn more, read our full review of the Strata Elite.
Apply here: Strata Elite
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
The Bonvoy Brilliant is a great way for Marriott Bonvoy loyalists to earn bonus points on Marriott bookings.
Cardmembers earn up to $300 in statement credits each calendar year for purchases at restaurants worldwide (up to $25 each month). This card offers several other benefits, with its perks tailored to those who stay with Marriott at least a few times each year.
It isn’t too common to see lounge access with a hotel card, so the Bonvoy Brilliant can be a good pick for frequent travelers who don’t get Priority Pass access with another card.
To learn more, read our full review of the Bonvoy Brilliant.
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
U.S. Bank Altitude Connect
The U.S. Bank Altitude Connect earns bonus points on a wide range of categories, including electric vehicle charging stations, dining, gas, groceries and streaming services.
Although you’ll only get four Priority Pass visits per year with this card, lounge access on a no-annual-fee card is hard to come by. If you’re an infrequent traveler, this might be the best fit for you.
Cardholders also enjoy reimbursement for up to $100 of their Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee every four years. Although this won’t cover the full cost of Global Entry, it will pay for most of it. That’s a huge perk for a card with no annual fee.
To learn more, read our full review of the Altitude Connect.
Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite
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 spent on other purchases.
Given that this card offers up to four Priority Pass memberships and unlimited guest access at participating Priority Pass lounges, it may be the best card for Priority Pass access. That said, the value you give this card will depend largely on how necessary you view transfer partner access.
However, you can earn up to 75% more on each purchase as a member of Bank of America’s Preferred Rewards® program.
To learn more, read our full review of the Premium Rewards Elite.
Bottom line
Accessing an airport lounge before your flight can be a great perk. Rather than paying for each visit, you can use popular travel credit cards to unlock access ahead of your trips regularly — and in many cases, this includes guest privileges, too.
Priority Pass is a great option for frequent travelers, thanks to its vast worldwide network of airport lounges. Carrying a credit card that enables you to enroll in a Priority Pass Select membership can be a great way to save money and make your travel experience that much better.
If that sounds like you, consider adding one of the cards above to your wallet.
Related: The best airport lounges from the 2026 TPG Awards
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.
Stacie Harris is a local resident and reporter of the Maple Grove area. Stacie reports on medicine and science for the Maple Grove Report.
