Chase Sapphire Reserve lounge access explained
Quick insights
- Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers receive a complimentary Priority Pass membership as a cardmember benefit.
- Priority Pass provides access to more than 1,300 airport lounges worldwide.
- Primary cardmembers can bring up to two guests free-of-charge into a lounge and can enter a lounge up to 3 hours ahead of their fight.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® credit card can be used for expenses ranging from everyday purchases to your next global getaway. With travel statement credits and access to exclusive Chase events and experiences, there are a lot of places you can take your card and your card can take you.
In this article, we'll walk you through one of the card's many travel benefits: complimentary airport lounge access.
Lounge access with Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers receive a complimentary Priority Pass™ membership as a cardmember benefit. Membership provides access to over 1,300 lounges in more than 600 cities worldwide, including Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club locations, available in select airports.
Lounges often have complimentary food and beverages, quiet places to relax or work and private bathrooms. Some lounges also provide wellness services for an additional fee.
Primary cardmembers and authorized users are allowed a maximum of two guests into a lounge per visit, not including children under the age of two. For additional guests, the cardmember will be charged a fee per guest, per visit.
If you're a Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmember, your account must be open and in good standing to maintain a valid Priority Pass membership.
How to access airport lounges
To access a lounge, present your valid Priority Pass membership card, same-day boarding pass and any necessary identification. Most lounges accept a digital membership card you can store on your smart phone.
You can enter a lounge up to 3 hours ahead of your scheduled flight. However, a lounge that reaches capacity may deny access. Select lounges allow cardmembers to reserve their space in the lounge ahead of time.
Other cards that offer airport lounge access
There are other credit cards that provide airport lounge access to a network of or select lounges, depending on the card. This perk is more commonly offered by airline credit cards or general travel credit cards.
Some airlines have their own lounges at airports across the globe. Those airlines' credit cards may offer cardmembers some type of lounge access which often corresponds to lounges associated with the airline.
Airline credit cards also typically offer benefits like bonus rewards on eligible in-flight purchases, complimentary flight upgrades and priority boarding. These cards often have an annual fee.
Additional Chase Sapphire Reserve benefits
The Chase Sapphire Reserve comes with several benefits that may make the card worthwhile.
- Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) statement credit: Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers are eligible for one statement credit every 4 years for reimbursement for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS.
- Annual travel credit: Sapphire Reserve provides $300 per year in statement credit reimbursements for eligible travel purchases which can include flights, hotel stays, car rentals and more.
- The EditSM $500 credit: Cardmembers can get up to $500 in annual credits when booking stays through The Edit—a collection of hand-picked resorts and hotels around the world. Cardmembers also get complimentary breakfast for two, a $100 property credit and more with each stay.
The card also provides travel protection benefits, select hotel brand benefits and an annual dining credit when you dine at restaurants that are part of the Sapphire Exclusive Tables program. Note that this card has an annual fee.
In summary
A Priority Pass membership may be an enticing perk to travelers who prefer to wait for their flight in the comfort of an airport lounge. Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers receive a complimentary Priority Pass membership as a cardmember benefit.
Given the rewards you can earn, and the travel benefits and credits it provides, the card's annual fee may be worth it for frequent fliers. From earning points on dining to airport lounge access, Chase Sapphire Reserve offers benefits to help you enhance your adventures.
