How to enroll in Priority Pass with eligible credit cards
Editor's Note
A Priority Pass Select membership has long been a valuable perk included with certain travel rewards cards. There are now more than 1,700 Priority Pass lounges worldwide, and the lounge network is still growing.
While Priority Pass membership is provided as a benefit of select premium credit cards, you won't be able to access Priority Pass lounges by simply showing your credit card. Instead, you'll need to enroll your credit card before you can start visiting Priority Pass lounge locations.
Although some lounges will accept a digital card, some lounges require a physical card, so you'll want to enroll your card well before your first lounge visit, if possible.
Luckily, enrolling your card is a relatively simple process that can be done online or by calling your card issuer. Let's walk through the steps you need to take to do this so you can begin enjoying your Priority Pass membership. Enrollment is required for select benefits.
American Express
Once you're logged into your Amex online account, you'll want to ensure you've selected the right card. As you can see from the top right portion of the image below, I'm currently viewing the page for The Platinum Card® from American Express — but multiple other Amex cards also offer Priority Pass Select membership.
Click on "Benefits & Rewards" to see all the perks that come with your card.
Given the sheer number of perks that come with the Amex Platinum, which has an annual fee of $895 (see rates and fees), you might have to scroll down a little until you find "The American Express Global Lounge Collection."
From there, you'll see a full description of the incredibly comprehensive lounge access that comes with the Amex Platinum, including access to Amex Centurion lounges and Delta SkyClubs when flying Delta*. Note that you can also enroll in Priority Pass by calling the number on the back of your eligible American Express card. Enrollment required for select benefits; terms apply.
If you add Platinum Card authorized users to your card, they must call the number on the back of their card to enroll in Priority Pass.
Remind them to also enroll in their other authorized user benefits, including Marriott Gold Elite, Hilton Gold, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, Avis Preferred and National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status. Enrollment is required for select benefits.
*Access to the Delta Sky Club is limited to 10 annual visits.
Related reading: Choosing the best American Express credit card for you
Bank of America
The only Bank of America credit card that offers Priority Pass lounge access is the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Credit Card. The neat perk about this card is that it offers up to four complimentary Priority Pass Select memberships, one for the cardholder and then up to three additional memberships. To enroll, simply visit the Bank of America Priority Pass page to start the sign-up process.
The information for the 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.
Capital One
To activate a Priority Pass membership with an eligible Capital One card, such as the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, visit the Capital One Priority Pass page to start the sign-up process.
The Venture X card provides Priority Pass membership to the primary cardmember and authorized users, who can bring up to two guests with each visit to a Priority Pass lounge. However, complimentary lounge access for additional cardmembers will end on Feb. 1, 2026.
If you're an account holder, you can also follow the link from your Capital One Priority Pass welcome email. Next, you will enter your 16-digit Venture X card number and then click "Submit."Be sure to select your country of residence to continue. The next few prompts will ask you to create an account by providing your address and billing details (for identification purposes) before clicking "Join."Once enrolled, log in to your account through the Priority Pass website or mobile app to access a list of eligible lounges and to view your digital membership card.
Chase
To activate a Priority Pass membership with an eligible Chase card, such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), you'll want to make sure you're on the Ultimate Rewards area of the Chase website. You'll then want to click on the card you're trying to enroll in.
Now, click on "Card Benefits" in the top left corner.
Scroll down until you see boxes with all of your card's benefits. Click "Travel" to see a box for "Complimentary Airport Lounge Access." As you can see, I've already activated my membership — but if you hadn't, you'd click the "activate now" button and follow the instructions on the screen.
If you add an authorized user to your account before activating your Priority Pass membership online, that user will also be enrolled. Otherwise, you'll need to call the number on the back of your card to enroll your authorized user in Priority Pass. Enrollment is required for select benefits.
Related: Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card review
Citi
The only Citi credit card to offer a Priority Pass membership is the Citi Prestige® Card (no longer accepting applications).
It had the most customer-friendly policy of all regarding Priority Pass enrollment. Citi Prestige cardholders were automatically enrolled in Priority Pass, so they could sit tight and wait for their card to arrive in the mail. Enrollment required for select benefits.
The information for the Citi Prestige has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
U.S. Bank
The U.S. Bank Altitude® Reserve Visa Infinite® Card offers a 12-month Priority Pass Select membership.
One cardmember per account can enroll, and their first four visits and four individual accompanying guest visits are waived during the first Priority Pass Select membership year. Enrollment is required for select benefits. You can log in to the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Card Benefit site to enroll.
The information for the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve 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.
Bottom line
Valuable perks such as airport lounge access are the easiest ways to justify paying $350+ annual fees for premium credit cards, but if you forget to take advantage of them, the math starts to work against you.
Enrolling in your Priority Pass membership should take no more than five minutes and it can save you the inconvenience of arriving at an airport with a long layover only to realize that you don't have the lounge access you expected.
Related: The 10 best Priority Pass lounges around the world
For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum Card, please click here.
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There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
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- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
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- Annual Fee is $325.
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| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 3X | Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com. |
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Why We Chose It
There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.