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.

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Promoted Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card		35,000 points	Up to 2 points per $1 spent	19.99%	$139	Apply now More Info	Min. recommended credit score: 750	Earn up to 35,000 bonus Scene+ points in your first year (that’s up to $350 towards travel).	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Finder Award		60,000 points	Up to 5 points per $1 spent	20.99%	$0 annual fee for the first year ($120 thereafter)	Apply now More Info	Min. recommended credit score: 760	Get up to 60,000 points, a $50 lifestyle credit and the $120 annual fee waived in the first year.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard		60,000 points	Up to 5x points per $1 spent	20.99%	$0 annual fee for the first year ($150 thereafter)	Apply now More Info	Min. recommended credit score: 760	Get up to 60,000 points and get the $150 annual fee waived in the first year.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
The Platinum Card from American Express The Platinum Card from American Express		80,000 points	Up to 3x points per $1 spent	N/A	$699	Apply now More Info	Min. recommended credit score: 700	Earn up to 80,000 Membership Rewards points. Earn 60,000 Welcome Bonus points after you charge $6,000 to your card in the first 3 months. Plus, earn 20,000 points when you make a purchase between 14 and 17 months of Cardmembership.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card Scotiabank Gold American Express Card Finder Award		40,000 points	Up to 5 points per $1 spent	19.99%	$0 annual fee for the first year ($120 thereafter)	Apply now More Info	Min. recommended credit score: 700	Earn up to 40,000 bonus Scene+ points in your first year (that's up to $400 towards travel) and get the first year annual fee waived.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card Finder Award		85,000 points	Up to 3x points	19.99%	$599	Apply now More Info	Min. recommended credit score: 700	Earn up to 85,000 welcome bonus Aeroplan points. New Cardmembers can earn up to $2,700 in value within the first year.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card		10% cash back	Up to 4% cash back	20.99%	$0 annual fee for the first year ($120 thereafter)	Apply now More Info	Min. recommended credit score: 750	Earn 10% cash back on all purchases for the first 3 months. Plus, pay no annual fee in the first year. Apply by August 31, 2022.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card		85,000 points	Up to 3x points	16.99%	$599	Apply now More Info	Min. recommended credit score: 700	Earn up to 85,000 welcome bonus Aeroplan points. New cardholders can earn up to $2,700 or more in value within the first year.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Business Platinum Card from American Express Business Platinum Card from American Express		80,000 points	1.25 points per $1 spent	19.99%	$499	Apply now More Info	Min. recommended credit score: 700	Earn a Welcome Bonus of 80,000 Membership Rewards points when you spend $6,000 within the first 3 months.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
American Express Business Gold Rewards Card American Express Business Gold Rewards Card		110,000 points	1 point per $1 spent	19.99%	$199	Apply now More Info	Min. recommended credit score: 700	Earn up to 110,000 Membership Rewards points. Earn a Welcome Bonus of 70,000 points after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first 3 months. Plus, earn 10,000 bonus points when you charge $20,000 in net purchases to your card each calendar quarter (that's a total of 40,000 points a year).	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
American Express AIR MILES Reserve Credit Card American Express AIR MILES Reserve Credit Card		2,400 Miles	Up to 1 Mile per $10 spend	20.99%	$299	More Info	Min. recommended credit score: 700	Earn a welcome bonus of 2,400 AIR MILES Bonus Miles when you charge a total of $3,000 in purchases to your Card within your first 3 months of Cardmembership. That's enough for two select flights.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
National Bank World Elite Mastercard National Bank World Elite Mastercard		20,000 Points	Up to 2 points	20.99%	$0 annual fee for the first year ($150 thereafter)	Apply now More Info	Min. recommended credit score: 660	Get 20,000 points when you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months. Plus, get the annual fee waived in the first year. Apply by August 31, 2022.	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.