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Lounge access with the Amex Gold Card

With the American Express Gold Card, you enjoy worldwide access to airport lounges.

Ein elegant gekleideter Mann sitzt auf einem Sessel in einer Lounge und telefoniert mit seinem Smartphone, vor ihm ein silberfarbener Hartschalenkoffer.

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Officially issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH 25.06.2025

Publisher: Ernest Yang

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Ein elegant gekleideter Mann entspannt in einer stilvollen Airport-Lounge auf einem Sessel, das Smartphone am Ohr, vor sich ein silberfarbener Hartschalenkoffer als Zeichen moderner, souveräner Mobilität. Das Bild veranschaulicht den Lounge-Zugang mit der American Express Gold Card als echten Mehrwert für reisefreudige Kundinnen und Kunden: mehr Komfort, Ruhe und Exklusivität vor dem Abflug. Für redaktionelle Inhalte im Magazin AMEXperience steht die Szene für gehobenen Lifestyle, smarte Services und entspanntes Reisen mit Premium-Vorteilen.

Written by Redaktion BEYOND BY AMERICAN EXPRESS™ 14.10.2026

Everything you need to know at a glance

With the American Express Gold Card, travelers benefit from a free Priority Pass membership, which you can easily apply for. This typically includes two lounge visits per year at no additional cost—at over 1,800 participating airport lounges worldwide.

Additional visits are available for USD 35 per visit, regardless of airline or travel class booked. In addition, the Gold Card offers attractive travel benefits such as insurance, dining credits, and other promotions depending on the offer.

Access to airport lounges with the Amex Gold Card and Priority Pass

Sip a coffee in peace and quiet at the airport while reading, enjoy a tasty meal before your flight, or use the waiting time for productive work: It’s particularly pleasant in a comfortable lounge. A large selection of food and drinks is available as well as international reading material. And you can often even take a shower or rest in a sleeping cabin.

American Express makes it easier for you to relax: With the Gold Card you get free Priority Pass membership and can access more than 1,800 participating airport lounges worldwide. It doesn’t matter which airline you are flying with or which class you have booked. 

Eine lächelnde Frau mit Kopfhörern sitzt am Fenster in einem Flugzeug.

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Officially issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH 25.06.2025

Publisher: SDI Productions

Rights: iStock for editorial use

Eine lächelnde Frau mit Kopfhörern sitzt entspannt am Fenster eines Flugzeugs und vermittelt genau jene ruhige, elegante Reisestimmung, für die die American Express Gold Card steht. Im Magazin AMEXperience visualisiert das Bild den Mehrwert von Lounge-Zugang: mehr Komfort vor dem Abflug, mehr Entspannung zwischen zwei Etappen und ein Reiseerlebnis, das sich bewusst exklusiver anfühlt. Die Szene verbindet stilvollen Lifestyle mit smarten Kartenvorteilen und macht sichtbar, wie Premium-Service Reisen angenehmer und souveräner macht.

Extra tip for travelers

You can convert points collected from the Membership Rewards bonus program into flight miles with selected airlines in the rewards shop.

Free and discounted lounge access with the Amex Gold Card

A Priority Pass membership gives you access to numerous airport lounges worldwide, ensuring a particularly pleasant travel experience. Membership is free with the American Express Gold Card. You also get access to a lounge twice a year at no extra cost. If you travel more often, you only pay USD 35 for each additional visit to take full advantage of the benefits.

This makes the American Express Gold Card particularly suitable for people who fly occasionally and want extra convenience. Important: Priority Pass membership is available only for the principal card. It is not included for holders of Gold Card additional cards.

Zwei gut gelaunte Frauen stehen mit Koffern vor dem Eingang eines Flughafenterminals.

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Officially issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH 25.06.2025

Publisher: andreswd

Rights: iStock for editorial use

Zwei stilvoll reisende Frauen mit Koffern vor dem Flughafenterminal verkörpern den entspannten Luxus moderner Mobilität und den exklusiven Mehrwert der American Express Gold Card. Das Bild steht für komfortables Reisen mit Lounge-Zugang, wenn Wartezeit zu wertvoller Auszeit wird. Es veranschaulicht im Magazin AMEXperience, wie American Express anspruchsvollen Leserinnen und Lesern smarte Finanzlösungen, besondere Reisevorteile und ein gehobenes Lebensgefühl rund um stilvolle Abreisen und entspannte Airport-Momente eröffnet.

In addition to free or discounted lounge access, the Amex Gold Card offers other attractive benefits for travelers: Comprehensive insurance policies such as Foreign Travel Medical Expenses Insurance and Travel Inconvenience Insurance make carefree and relaxed travel possible. Car rental discounts, dining credits and shopping benefits for exceptional experiences are also included. 

Amex Platinum Card: additional access to airport lounges with Amex 

Do you travel frequently by air and want even more extensive access to airport lounges? Then the Platinum Card by American Express is probably even better for you. Priority Pass gives you unlimited access to participating lounges at no extra cost. This also applies to holders of additional cards.  

With the Platinum Card and a valid boarding pass, you can also visit the Centurion Lounges from American Express, the Plaza Premium Lounges and the Delta Sky Club lounges without paying for admission. 

Lounge access at the airport with the Amex Gold Card

Stays at the airport are particularly pleasant for you as an American Express Gold Cardholder: Twice a year, your Priority Pass membership gives you free access to one of 1,800 airport lounges, where you can enjoy comfort, tranquility, and high-quality food and beverages. If you’d like to experience this comfort even more often, you’ll pay just USD 35 per lounge visit.

If you travel frequently, however, the Platinum Card is the better choice for you: With this card, you'll have access to an even wider selection of lounges. This means you can visit these comfortable retreats away from the hustle and bustle of the airport as often as you like. Insurance for travel and everyday life as well as attractive benefits for a great lifestyle are also included with the Platinum Card.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. As an American Express Gold Cardholder, you receive a free Priority Pass membership, which gives you access to airport lounges. Twice a year, you can visit one of the participating airport lounges at no charge. Additional visits cost only USD 35.

No, only holders of the principal card have free access to the airport lounges with the American Express Gold Card. With the Platinum Card, however, holders of additional cards also have unlimited free access to the airport lounges.

In addition to free or discounted access to airport lounges, American Express Gold Cardholders receive various travel insurance benefits and special offers, such as discounts on car rental reservations.

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Get lounge access with the American Express Gold Card

Get lounge access with the American Express Gold Card