American Express is a well-known global credit card issuer. While it offers a variety of cards in the US, in India, it only has six personal credit cards available apart from the corporate ones. Out of these six credit cards, three of them let you access domestic and international lounges with ease. These three credit cards are the AmEx Platinum Travel, Platinum Reserve, and Platinum Charge Card – and they also offer free membership to Priority Pass. With these cards, you can visit airport lounges without paying any additional charges.
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12 complimentary domestic lounge visits (limited to 3 per quarter)
Two Free Visits Via Priority Pass
Unlimited Free Airport Lounge Access
Access to Over 1,550 Airport Lounges Globally, Including American Express Lounges, Priority Pass Lounges, and Delta Lounges
2 Domestic Lounge Access Every Quarter (8 Each Year)
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| Cards | Airport Visits | Priority Pass |
| Platinum Travel Credit Card | 8 Free Visits to Domestic Airport Lounges (Max Per Quarter) | Included |
| Platinum Reserve Credit Card | 12 Free Visits to Domestic Airport Lounges (Max 3 Per Quarter) | Included |
| Platinum Charge Card | Unlimited Lounge Access to the Global Lounge Collection | Included |
Enjoy 8 complimentary domestic lounge visits each year with one of American Express’s most premium credit cards, the Platinum Travel Credit Card. You can avail of two visits in a quarter without having to pay extra. In addition, you will get access to a complimentary membership in Priority Pass, a global lounge access program through which you can access airport lounges across the world. The complete list of accessible lounges withthe American Express Platinum Travel Credit Card is given below.
| Lounge Name | City | Terminal |
| Lite Bite Foods | Ahmedabad | Domestic T1 |
| `080 | Bangalore | Domestic T1 |
| 080 BLR Domestic Lounge | Bangalore | Domestic T2 |
| Earth Lounge | Cochin | Domestic T1 |
| Encalm Lounge | Delhi | Domestic T2 |
| Encalm Lounge | Delhi | Domestic T3 |
| Encalm Lounge | Hyderabad | Domestic T1 |
| Oasis Lounge | Mumbai | Domestic T1B |
| Primus Lounge | Chandigarh | Domestic T1 |
| Travel Club Lounge | Chennai | Domestic T1 |
| Travel Club Lounge | Kolkata | Domestic T1 |
The second most premium credit card offered by American Express, the Platinum Reserve Card, offers a complimentary Priority Pass membership along with free lounge access to domestic airports (both for primary and add-on cardholders). Ensure that you carry your card along with the same-day flight ticket to access the lounges. With the Platinum Reserve Credit Card, you can access domestic airport lounges without any additional charges twelve times a year (maximum three in a quarter). The complete list of airport lounges accessible with this card is available for your ease.
| Lounge Name | City | Terminal |
| The Lounge | Ahmedabad | Domestic T1 |
| Adani Lounge | Ahmedabad | International T2 |
| `080 | Bangalore | Domestic T1 |
| 080 BLR Domestic Lounge | Bangalore | Domestic T2 |
| Earth Lounge | Cochin | Domestic T1 |
| Earth Lounge | Cochin | International T3 |
| Encalm Lounge | Delhi | Domestic T2 |
| Encalm Lounge | Delhi | Domestic T3 |
| Encalm Lounge | Delhi | International T3 |
| Encalm Lounge | Hyderabad | International T1 |
| Encalm Lounge | Hyderabad | Domestic T1 |
| Oasis Lounge | Mumbai | Domestic T1B |
| Adani Lounge-East Wing | Mumbai | International T2 |
| Primus Lounge | Chandigarh | Domestic T1 |
| Travel Club Lounge | Chennai | Domestic T1 |
| Travel Club Lounge | Kolkata | Domestic T1 |
| Travel Club Lounge | Kolkata | International T2 |
Enrollment for Priority Pass is required for the Platinum Reserve and Platinum Travel Credit Card.
The Platinum Charge Card is the most premium AmEx offering. It is considered to be one of the most rewarding and super-premium credit cards in India. This card can be availed at a fee of ₹66,000 per annum. One notable feature of this card is that it has no preset credit limit. Platinum Charge Card holders get unlimited access to the Global Lounge Collection, which includes the Centurion, Delta Sky Club, Escape, and Lufthansa Lounge.
Airport lounge access is one of the most important aspects people look for in a credit card. It is a benefit most associated with premium cards in India. American Express, known for its luxurious offerings, provides Priority Pass and domestic lounge access along with its premium credit cards. American Express cardholders can simply present their cards, along with their same-day flight ticket, to gain access to lounges across India.
For international lounge visits, they can use Priority Pass, which offers discounted lounge access.
No, guest visits were discontinued during the 2024 card update. However, add-on credit cardholders can still access lounges.