How does Priority Pass work with a credit card?

The membership fee is bundled into the card's annual fee. You enrol with your card details, get a physical and digital membership card, and present it at the lounge. Some cards give unlimited visits; others give a set number of passes a year.

Priority Pass credit cards

Compare credit cards with Priority Pass lounge access for a more relaxing airport experience. A card with Priority Pass membership unlocks airport lounges around the world, a quiet space away from the terminal wherever you are.

Access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide
Wi-Fi, food and drinks away from the terminal
Membership fee included in the card's annual fee

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BankSA Amplify Qantas Signature

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150,000 bonus Qantas Points
Complimentary airport lounge access

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Compare 11 Priority Pass credit cards

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Card	Name and rating	Rewards program	Earn rate	Sign-up bonus	Annual fee	Est. points / yr
	Westpac Altitude Rewards Black 18 reviews	Westpac Altitude Rewards	1 pt per $1Capped	200,000 pts	$200	236,000 ptsWorth $2,360	60 second approval
	St.George Amplify Rewards Signature 4 reviews	Amplify Rewards	1 pt per $1Capped	200,000 pts	$199	236,000 ptsWorth $2,360	60 second approval
	BankSA Amplify Rewards Signature	Amplify Rewards	1 pt per $1Capped	200,000 pts	$199	236,000 ptsWorth $2,360	60 second approval
	Bank of Melbourne Amplify Rewards Signature	Amplify Rewards	1 pt per $1Capped	200,000 pts	$199	236,000 ptsWorth $2,360	60 second approval
	BankSA Amplify Qantas Signature 1 review	Qantas Frequent Flyer	0.5 pts per $1Capped	150,000 pts	$295	168,000 ptsWorth $2,016	60 second approval
	Westpac Altitude Qantas Black	Qantas Frequent Flyer	0.5 pts per $1Capped	150,000 pts	$295	168,000 ptsWorth $2,016	60 second approval
	St.George Amplify Qantas Signature	Qantas Frequent Flyer	0.5 pts per $1Capped	150,000 pts	$295	168,000 ptsWorth $2,016	60 second approval
	Bank of Melbourne Amplify Qantas Signature	Qantas Frequent Flyer	0.5 pts per $1Capped	150,000 pts	$295	168,000 ptsWorth $2,016	60 second approval
	MyCard Prestige Qantas	Qantas Frequent Flyer	0.5 pts per $1Uncapped	125,000 pts	$749	143,000 ptsWorth $1,716
David JonesPlatinum •••• •••• •••• •••• Credit Card CompareMastercard	David Jones Prestige Credit Card	David Jones Rewards	1 pt per $1Uncapped	—	$295	36,000 ptsWorth $216	Application
	BOQ Specialist Signature Credit Card	Qantas Frequent Flyer	1 pt per $1Capped	20,000 pts	$400	56,000 ptsWorth $672

Priority Pass by the numbers

Cards compared

1 pt per $1

Top earn rate

154,500 pts

Average sign-up bonus

$2,000

Highest-value sign-up bonus

$311

Average annual fee

What is a Priority Pass credit card?

Priority Pass is a global lounge program with access to over 1,300 lounges in more than 500 cities. Membership brings lounge access plus extras like fresh food and, at some lounges, spa treatments.

There are two types of Priority Pass card: unlimited access, and a set number of passes. Either way, the membership fee is included in the card's annual fee. For lounge access more broadly, compare airport lounge cards.

What to expect in the lounge

Regardless of your airline or ticket class, you can usually expect free Wi-Fi, complimentary snacks and drinks, power and charging, comfortable seating, and at some lounges shower or spa facilities (sometimes for an extra fee).

How to join with your card

The steps vary by card. With a Westpac Altitude Black, you apply to enrol on the website; with American Express Platinum and Platinum Business, you call the number on the back of the card to activate. Once set up, present your physical or digital membership card at the lounge.

Make the most of complimentary visits during layovers and long waits, check whether your card adds partner lounges beyond Priority Pass, and get to know the rest of your card's travel benefits like credits, rewards and insurance.

Priority Pass credit card FAQs

It depends on how often you travel and use lounges. For a frequent traveller who values airport comfort, the access can easily justify the card's fee.

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Sources

Credit Card Compare: Australian credit card statistics
Program: Priority Pass