Get free access to airport lounges worldwide with Priority Pass credit cards

Priority Pass credit cards offer access to airport lounges, a comfortable setting to relax and unwind before your next flight. The good news is that a few Priority Pass credit cards in Canada offer complimentary access into a variety of airline lounges around the world. Read our guide below to learn which credit cards with access Priority Pass airport lounges in Canada and around the world—and how you can get one before your next trip.

How does Priority Pass work?

Priority Pass gives you access to over 1,200 airport lounges in over 500 cities worldwide. You can access lounges in seven different cities across Canada alone.

Credit cards offering Priority Pass typically provide between four to ten complimentary airport lounge passes per calendar year, with some other cards providing unlimited Priority Pass access for you and a guest. Watch out for high interest rates and annual fees. If you know you’ll make good use of the perks and rewards the credit card offers, then the high annual fee may be justifiable.

Compare credit cards with Priority Pass Membership

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Product CACCF	Welcome Offer	Rewards	Purchase Interest Rate	Annual Fee	Min. Credit Score	Description
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card	45,000 points	Up to 6 points per $1 spent	20.99%	$0 annual fee for the first year ($120 thereafter)	Min. recommended credit score: 700	Earn up to 45,000 bonus Scene+ points and get the first annual fee waived (that's up to $950 towards travel). Apply by January 2, 2025.	Go to siteMore Info Compare	loading Fetching your data...
American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card	85,000 points	Up to 3x points	21.99%	$599	Min. recommended credit score: 700	Earn up to 85,000 welcome bonus Aeroplan points. That's a value of up to $2,600 or more when you combine your welcome bonus points and card benefits.	Go to siteMore Info Compare	loading Fetching your data...
American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card	90,000 points	Up to 3x points	21.99%	$599	Min. recommended credit score: 700	Earn up to 90,000 welcome bonus Aeroplan points.	Go to siteMore Info Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Neo Secured Credit Card	Get $25.00	5% cash back	19.99%-29.99%	$60	No credit check	Earn up to 5% cashback at partner restaurants & bars, up to 4% on partner apps & streaming services, up to 3% on partner gas & grocery purchases and 0.5% back on everything else. No credit check required.	Go to siteMore Info Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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Priority Pass airport lounges in Canada

Bottom line

Credit cards that offer free airport lounge access can be an easy way to get more value out of the money you spend on plastic. Plus, these cards often come with other travel-centric perks including complimentary travel insurance coverage, rewards programs and occasionally concierge services.

However, these types of cards generally come with high annual fees. Before relaxing in an airport lounge, make sure that you compare your credit card options and determine if you’ll actually be able to take full advantage of the perks your credit card offers in order to justify the high annual fee.

Frequently asked questions

• Where can I find a list of all Priority Pass lounges worldwide?

  You can search by city, airport or code on the official Priority Pass website here.

• Do I have to get a credit card to be a Priority Pass member?

  No, you can join the Priority Pass program separately. Annual membership fees start from US$99 and reach as high as $429. Depending on the membership you have, your visits may be limited to a certain number before you have to start paying or you may be required to pay a small amount each time you enter a lounge. With all three membership packages, you will need to pay US$32 to bring in a guest each time.

  When comparing the costs, having a credit card that offers Priority Pass can payoff – especially if you’re a frequent traveller.

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Emma Balmforth

Producer

Emma Balmforth is a producer at Finder. She is passionate about helping people make financial decisions that will benefit them now and in the future. She has written for a variety of publications including World Nomads, Trek Effect and Uncharted. Emma has a degree in Business and Psychology from the University of Waterloo. She enjoys backpacking, reading and taking long hikes and road trips with her adventurous dog. See full bio