LoungeBuddy: What is it?

If you travel often, finding a comfortable lounge where you can rest, shower or catch up on work can be a lifesaver. LoungeBuddy is a great tool to find the lounge you seek — but you can only use the service if you have an American Express credit card.

What is LoungeBuddy?

LoungeBuddy is an online service that lets you find and book lounges at airports worldwide. With the LoungeBuddy app, you can easily navigate through available lounges at airports worldwide, use filters to find amenities you need or read lounge reviews by other visitors.

LoungeBuddy benefits

There are many reasons LoungeBuddy is worth having. Here are a few:

• Browse lounges.
  Find out which lounges you have access to based on your linked credit card. View photos, amenities and read reviews on your LoungeBuddy mobile app to see whether visiting a particular lounge is worth it.
• Variety of lounges.
  Choose from more than 2,000 lounges at more than 800 airports worldwide.
• Share your experience.
  Share photos and leave reviews to help other LoungeBuddy users find the right lounge.

LoungeBuddy drawbacks

Although the platform provides a convenient way to search and book lounges, there are some drawbacks to consider, such as:

• You can’t use any credit card.
  You can only use the LoungeBuddy app with an American Express credit card.
• You can’t access all Amex lounges.
  Unfortunately, the app doesn’t give you access to Centurion lounges.
• Available only for iOS users.
  The LoungeBuddy app is currently available to download from the App Store. Android users can access the platform via their Internet browser.

Consider a lounge card from another brand

Chase Sapphire Reserve®

• Spend $4,000 in the first 3 months when you open your account to earn 50,000 bonus points — worth $750 when redeemed through Chase Ultimate Rewards on travel.
• Earn 3x points on travel and dining at restaurants, and 1x point on everything else you buy.
• Get $ annual travel credit each year on your card anniversary year as reimbursement for travel purchases.
• Transfer points in 1:1 ratio to partner airline and hotel reward programs.
• Access to Priority Pass Select airport lounges once you enroll in the program.
• Get up to $100 credit as reimbursement for your Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee.
• Get a one-year Lyft Pink membership (a minimum value of $199) and DashPass subscription with DoorDash.

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LoungeBuddy Locations

• Australia.
  Brisbane Airport, Melbourne Airport and Sydney Airport.
• Canada.
  Edmonton International Airport, Vancouver International Airport, Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport.
• China.
  Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Hong Kong International Airport, Shanghai Pudong Airport, Beijing Capital International Airport and more.
• Germany.
  Bremen Airport, Frankfurt Airport, Hamburg Airport, Munich Airport and more.
• Mexico.
  General Juan N. Alvarez International Airport, General Mariano Escobedo International Airport and more.
• The United Kingdom.
  London Heathrow Airport, London City Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Belfast International Airport and more.
• The United States.
  Bradley International Airport, Baltimore-Washington International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport and more.

How much does LoungeBuddy cost?

Downloading the LoungeBuddy app is free, but the price of lounges you book through it depends on the lounges themselves. You can find rates starting at $25 for a day pass or per hour. The average price of most lounges is around $50.

Some American Express credit cards give you complimentary access to select lounges. LoungeBuddy app will show you if there is such a lounge at your airport.

Compare credit cards with LoungeBuddy access

Since you can only use American Express cards to access the lounges via LoungeBuddy, consider applying for an Amex card. Some of the premium options provide complimentary access to select lounges.

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American Express® Green Card		None	30,000 points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months	3x Membership Rewards® points on all eligible travel, 3x points at restaurants and 1x points on all other purchases		Earn 3x Membership Rewards® points on all eligible travel, 3x points at restaurants and 1x points on all other purchases. Rates & fees	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Hilton Honors American Express Card		None	75,000 points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months	7x points on Hilton Honors purchases, 5x at US restaurants, US supermarkets and US gas stations, 3x on all other purchases		Earn 75,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $1,000 in purchases on the card within your first 3 months of card membership. Rates & fees	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card		None	35,000 miles after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months	2x miles on Delta purchases, restaurants and at US supermarkets and 1x miles on all other purchases		With a welcome offer worth up to $490, plus rewards on everyday purchases and Delta flights, this card offers value even for occasional flyers. Rates & fees	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
American Express® Gold Card		None	35,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months	3x points on directly-booked flights; 4x at restaurants; 4x at US supermarkets on up to $25,000 annually (then 1x points)		Earn 4x points at restaurants worldwide. Rates & fees	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
The Platinum Card® from American Express		None	60,000 points after spending $5,000 in your first 3 months	5x points on directly-booked flights or on flights and hotels on Amex Travel. 1x points on all other purchases		One of the most valuable premium travel cards, featuring a welcome offer worth up to $1,200, multiple travel credits and unrivaled lounge access. Rates & fees	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card		None	10,000 miles after spending $500 in the first 3 months	2x miles at restaurants and on direct Delta purchases and 1x miles on all other purchases		Earn 10,000 bonus miles after spending $500 in purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership. Rates & fees	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card		None	125,000 points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months	12x points on Hilton Portfolio spending, 6x at US restaurants, US supermarkets and US gas stations, 3x on all other purchases		Earn 125,000 Hilton Honors™ Bonus Points after you spend $2,000 or more in purchases with your new card within the first 3 months of card membership. Rates & fees	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
CardMatch™ from creditcards.com			See terms	See terms		Use the CardMatch tool to find cards you're likely to qualify for with your credit score, without a hard pull on your credit.	See offer View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card		None	40,000 miles and 5,000 MQMs after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months plus $100 after making a Delta purchase in the first 3 months	3x miles on Delta and direct hotel purchases, 2x miles at restaurants and US supermarkets and 1x miles for all other purchases		Earn 40,000 miles and 5,000 MQMs after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months, plus $100 after making a Delta purchase in the first 3 months. Rates & fees	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card		None	40,000 miles and 10,000 MQMs after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months	3x miles on direct Delta purchases and 1x miles on all other purchases		Earn 40,000 miles and 10,000 MQMs after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months. Rates & fees	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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Bottom line

If you travel often and you want to find lounges at the airport, the LoungeBuddy platform could be useful. But you’ll need an American Express credit card to pay for the access.

However, if you think other credit cards would serve you better for your travel needs, compare your options and apply for the card that works best for you.

Frequently asked questions

• Why can't I use Visa or Mastercard to book lounges through LoungeBuddy?

  American Express acquired LoungeBuddy in 2019 and they have exclusive access to the platform.

• Can I use an American Express credit card issued by another bank?

  Yes, you can use American Express cards issued by credit unions or banks.

• Is there any other payment method I can use to buy lounge access?

  You can use Apple Pay.