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Priority Pass

Start your journey feeling relaxed: As a holder of an American Express Platinum or Gold Card, you can apply for the Priority Pass free of charge and enjoy access to over 1,700 airport lounges and experiences worldwide. Benefit from exclusive offers for your wellbeing, for an all-round enjoyable travel experience.

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Priority Pass – included with the Platinum and Gold Card

Priority Pass is an international lounge program that gives holders of a Gold or Platinum Card access to more than 1,700 airport lounges and experiences – regardless of airline or ticket class. This way, you can enjoy a peaceful environment with free Wi-Fi, snacks, drinks, showers and other amenities before your departure or between flights. Whether you want to work, relax, or simply take a break from the hustle and bustle of the terminal, the Priority Pass makes your travel experience more comfortable.

Your advantages with the Priority Pass

  • Included for holders of a Gold or Platinum Card
  • Free-of-charge access to over 1,700 lounges and experiences worldwide
  • At over 600 airports in more than 130 countries worldwide
  • Use of lounges regardless of airline or class booked

A summary of the benefits you receive

With an American Express Platinum or Gold Card, you get Priority Pass membership1 free of charge. The advantages you enjoy are different, depending on the card:

Priority Pass with the Platinum Card

  • ✔ Free-of-charge Priority Pass membership
  • ✔ Unlimited and free-of-charge lounge access
  • ✔ Applies to principal and additional cardholders
  • ✔ Companions pay a fee of USD 35 per visit.

Priority Pass with the Gold Card

  • ✔ Free-of-charge Priority Pass membership
  • ✔ Two free-of-charge lounge visits per year (Each additional visit costs USD 35.)
  • ✔ Applies to principal cardholders
  • ✔ Companions pay a fee of USD 35 per visit.
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How to apply for your Priority Pass

Registration for the Priority Pass can be completed in a few steps. Simply fill out the respective application form for the free-of-charge membership:

Frequently asked questions

The Priority Pass is available free of charge with the American Express Gold and Platinum Card. With the Platinum Card, principal and additional cardholders benefit from Priority Pass Prestige membership with unlimited lounge access. The Gold Card includes two free lounge visits per year.

Only participating lounges accept the Priority Pass. A list of participating lounges is provided on the official Priority Pass website and in the Priority Pass app.

With the American Express Platinum Card, you enjoy free-of-charge Priority Pass Prestige membership with unlimited lounge access. Membership with the Gold Card is also free of charge and includes two free lounge visits per year. Each additional visit costs USD 35 per person.

Yes, in return for a fee, guests can accompany you into the lounge with both the American Express Platinum Card and the Gold Card. With the Gold Card, you can also use one of your two free-of-charge visits per year for a companion. After that, a fee is charged per guest and visit.

Registration for the Priority Pass can be completed in a few steps. Simply fill out the respective application form and return it to us by post.

You can search for participating lounges worldwide using the Priority Pass app or the official Priority Pass website (prioritypass.com/airport-lounges). There you will find details of all the available lounges listed by airport, city or country – including their opening hours, facilities and access conditions.

1 Admission to Priority Pass™ lounges requires a valid Priority Pass™ membership card. Guests accompanying a Priority Pass™ member pay an admission fee of USD 35 per person. The General Terms and Conditions of Priority Pass Ltd. and the participating lounges apply. The services are provided by Priority Pass Ltd. The contractual terms and conditions are sent to you with the membership card. You can find more information at prioritypass.com. The issuer does not assume any responsibility for these offers and services provided by third parties and disclaims any liability.


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Apply for the American Express credit card and Priority Pass

Apply for the American Express credit card and Priority Pass