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The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is one of the premier cards on the market today. It offers a whole host of benefits, including a $300 annual travel credit, bonus categories for earning points, TSA PreCheck, NEXUS, or Global Entry credit, travel insurance, and even airport lounge access.
In this post, we’ll show you everything you need to know about the airport lounge access offered by the Chase Sapphire Reserve card.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve card is one that offers premium benefits but also comes with a hefty annual fee. However, the numerous benefits that come with the card, including access to airport lounges, travel insurance, car rental insurance, and more can easily outweigh the cost of the annual fee.
Hot Tip: You won’t be eligible for the welcome bonus if you currently have a Chase Sapphire Reserve card or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or have received a welcome bonus for any Sapphire card in the previous 48 months.
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club is a new lounge network that will be launching its first several locations in 2023:
Primary cardmembers and authorized users with the Chase Sapphire Reserve card who have activated their complimentary Priority Pass lounge access can enter the Boston Sapphire Lounge by The Club. Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders may bring up to 2 guests per Priority Pass membership card, per visit, for free, and additional guests for $27. There’s no additional charge for children under 2.
Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders plus 2 guests can access Chase Sapphire Terrace locations. Currently, there’s only 1 location at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Texas.
Having access to an airport lounge can make your travel experience a lot easier. Instead of sitting in a bustling terminal waiting area, you can enjoy a private space with free Wi-Fi, food, and drinks.
As a Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholder, you are eligible to enroll in a complimentary Priority Pass Select membership. This gives you access to over 1,300 lounges across 600 airports worldwide.
You must activate the membership after you receive your Chase Sapphire Reserve card in order to use it. You’ll receive a physical Priority Pass membership card in the mail and you can also create a digital membership card.
The Priority Pass select membership applies to the primary cardholder plus any authorized users (each authorized user requires an additional $75 annual fee).
Each cardholder (primary or authorized user) can bring in 2 guests free of charge to any Priority Pass lounge, and any additional guests will cost $27 per person per visit. Note that access can be denied if the lounge is at capacity.
These lounges are all independently owned and operated — they come in all shapes and sizes, so to speak. Some lounges offer the ultimate in luxury (including spa treatments), while others are more basic, offering just a place to sit with snacks and drinks.
And some aren’t even lounges at all — the Priority Pass Select membership includes access to select restaurants as well.
Bottom Line: Every Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholder plus any authorized users are able to bring in 2 guests each to a Priority Pass lounge at no charge. Any additional guests will cost $27 per person.
You’ll need to activate the Priority Pass membership that comes with your Chase Sapphire Reserve card. To do this, log in to your Ultimate Rewards account and go to the Card Benefits section. Scroll down until you see Complimentary Airport Lounge Access and follow the prompts to activate your membership.
You’ll receive a physical membership card in the mail, but you can also create a digital membership card that allows you to gain access to lounges using the Priority Pass mobile app.
The allows you to quickly see what lounges are available. It’s handy to be able to search for a lounge while you’re at the airport.
Once you’ve found a lounge, you can click on it for more information about that particular location, including:
Hot Tip: Along the bottom of the app you will see a card icon — this will give you access to your digital membership card.
Your Priority Pass membership grants you access to over 1,300 lounges across 600 airports around the globe.
The easiest way to find an airport lounge that accepts Priority Pass is to download the mobile app and search for your airport. It’s a quick way to find a lounge while you are traveling.
If you would like to plan out your lounge visits a little more, you can also search on the Priority Pass website. Here, you can input the city you want to search or click on Our Lounges and scroll to the bottom of the page for a list of lounges by region.
Whether you search on the app or online, these lists will give you important information about each lounge location, including:
Here’s a quick peek at all of the current Priority Pass lounges in the U.S. These are all independently owned and operated, so they are subject to change at any time. And remember, any of these lounges can deny access if they are at capacity.
Hot Tip: To see all of the most desirable locations, check out our guides to the best Priority Pass lounges in the U.S. and the best international Priority Pass lounges.
You might notice that some “lounges” are actually just restaurants that are open to the public. In this instance, your Priority Pass membership will give you a credit to spend at that restaurant.
The cardholder plus 1 guest each gets a $28 credit per person to use for food or drinks.
You can use the credit for anything on the menu, including alcohol (excluding to-go orders). If your bill is less than your available credit, you can’t get a cash refund for the difference or use the excess credit towards gratuity.
Hot Tip: Your Priority Pass membership will also give you access to select restaurant locations. These restaurants will accept your Priority Pass and give you a food and beverage credit to use. Most locations will give you a credit of $28 to dine plus an additional $28 for 1 guest.
Right now, there are 30 restaurant locations in the U.S, across 20 airports that accept Priority Pass.
Hot Tip: If you have a Priority Pass membership that came as a benefit on an American Express card, you won’t have access to these restaurants.
Your Priority Pass membership also offers a few deals for airport retail locations. Honestly, they aren’t that impressive — but it’s always good to know when they are available.
From the Priority Pass mobile app, search for your airport. If there are any retail offers, they will be listed under the lounges.
After activating your Priority Pass membership through your Chase Sapphire Reserve card, you’ll receive a physical Priority Pass membership card in the mail. You’ll need to show this card along with your boarding pass and ID to gain access to a lounge.
If you download the Priority Pass app, you will also have access to a digital membership card. Most locations will accept this, but it’s always a good idea to carry your physical card with you to avoid getting denied access.
In summary, to access a Priority Pass lounge, you will need the following:
Bottom Line: There is a digital membership card available on the Priority Pass mobile app. Most (but not all) locations will accept this in lieu of your physical membership card.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve card is popular for a reason — it offers tons of perks and points-earning opportunities. One of the fantastic perks for travelers is the complimentary Priority Pass Select membership, which grants you access to over 1,300 lounges across 600 airports around the globe.
These lounges vary by location and can offer lots of amenities like free food and drinks, Wi-Fi, workspaces, and even showers in some! In addition to the traditional lounges offered, Priority Pass also gives you discounts at select restaurants so you can save some money on a meal while you are waiting for your flight.
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20 comments
Cheril loper
October 29, 2019
I tried to use my priority pass privileges at the Timberline Grill in Denver on 10/28/19 and they informed me it, along with most restaurants in the USA, were cut from the program On October 1st and no longer honor the card! What a disappointment and frustration to be misled by the card and it’s app and website. Why weren’t your members notified of these changes?
Jarrod West
October 30, 2019
Hi Cheril,
We are Upgraded Points, an educational travel website, and have no affiliation with Priority Pass. If you visit the Priority Pass website you can view which lounges/restaurants participate in the Priority Pass program. You can also view our dedicated Priority Pass guide that we make sure to keep up to date.
Thanks for reading!
Yo
January 30, 2020
If I remember correctly, when I went to Timberline Grill in Sept 2019, they weren’t allowing people with Amex cardholders but Chase was allowed!
Christine Krzyszton
January 30, 2020
That is correct. Chase continues to allow Priority Pass to be accepted at lounge alternative restaurants while Amex does not.
Lee Y Weeks Jr
January 12, 2020
Does the membership renew as long as you keep the card?
Jarrod West
January 12, 2020
Hi Lee,
Yes, it will renew as long as you are a cardholder!
Suzanne Angelo
December 01, 2021
Atlanta has two lounges for Priority members. Both closed. Delta Sky Club does not honor priority pass. Our bank neglected to tell us this. 4 hour layover.
Scott N
January 23, 2022
So confusing. You say it’s free, but then you say it’s $75 per year per authorized user. Which is it?
Christine Krzyszton
January 23, 2022
Hi Scott. Priority Pass Select lounge membership is complimentary for the primary cardholder. There is a charge ($75) to add each additional authorized user to your card.
Susan
April 25, 2022
Can I use my Chase Reserve lounge pass at my airport of arrival instead of departure?
Christine Krzyszton
April 27, 2022
Hi Susan. If you’re asking about your Priority Pass membership to access a lounge on arrival, yes, you should be able to. Requirements state that you must only have a same day boarding pass. Capacity will be a factor in whether you are allowed in, however. If you’re asking about the new Chase Sapphire lounges, we don’t have the specifics yet on whether you’ll be able to have access on arrival.
Scott N
January 24, 2022
Hi Christine! OK, now it’s making sense. Thanks for clarifying!!!
Yariel
January 12, 2023
With Priority Pass from the Sapphire Reserve, how many times can I use the lounges for a year?
Jarrod West
January 13, 2023
Hi Yariel,
You can use the lounges as many times as you would like. There is no limit.
Robert T Friel
February 21, 2023
I’m arriving at Vancouver Airport in Canada via a Canadian airline [Westjet] flight originating in California. Is there a lounge I can access?
Keri Stooksbury
February 21, 2023
Hi Robert – according to Priority Pass, it does not look like you’d have access to the SkyTeam Lounge on arrival. Thanks for reading and enjoy your trip.
Js
February 23, 2023
Is the $28-$56 credit issued on a per day basis?
Jarrod West
February 23, 2023
Hi Js,
You should be able to use it at multiple priority pass restaurants per day.
Angela Ann
May 22, 2023
Hi
Is there any Lounge access in ANC- Anchorage airport?
How many time I can access the lounge annually? if I am a frequent traveler.
Thank you.
Keri Stooksbury
May 23, 2023
Hi Angela – I did a quick check at https://prioritypass.com/ and did not see any options for ANC. Thanks for reading!
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