{"id":157366,"date":"2024-03-29T12:00:43","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T12:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=157366"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:54:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:54:49","slug":"hilton-amex-priority-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-amex-priority-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s When Your Hilton Credit Card Is Losing Its Priority Pass Benefit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Update: Enrollment for Priority Pass is no longer available on any of the Hilton credit cards. Read below for when your enrolled membership ended.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hilton's shakeup of its American Express-issued credit card lineup is resulting in the loss of select benefits, including complimentary <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/priority-pass-lounges-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Priority Pass airport lounge<\/a> access. Depending on when you enrolled in the benefit, your Priority Pass access will disappear this year or early next year if it hasn't already.<\/p>\n<p>Got the <a data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-surpass\/\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>, <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-aspire\/\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/a>, or <a data-ccid=\"4028102\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/amex-hilton-business\/\">The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card<\/a> in your wallet? Here's the exact date your card will no longer grant you access to Priority Pass lounges.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Benefit_Ended_The_Hilton_Honors_American_Express_Business_Card\">[Benefit Ended] The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Benefit_Ended_Hilton_Honors_American_Express_Surpass_Card\">[Benefit Ended] Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Benefit_Ended_Hilton_Honors_American_Express_Aspire_Card\">[Benefit Ended] Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_Ways_To_Get_Priority_Pass_Lounge_Access\">Other Ways To Get Priority Pass Lounge Access<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Benefit_Ended_The_Hilton_Honors_American_Express_Business_Card\">[Benefit Ended] The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4028102\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/amex-hilton-business\/\">Hilton Business Card<\/a> is due to lose Priority Pass benefits (if it hasn't already). This is new, as these changes weren't posted in October 2023's sadness-inducing announcement. Instead, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/credit-cards\/hilton-amex-business-changes-2024\/\" rel=\"noopener\">changes to the Hilton Business Card were announced on March 28, 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here's the breakdown of when the 10 free visits per year benefit on the Hilton Business Card is due to expire, based on your enrollment date:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enrolled on or before June 30, 2023?<\/strong> Benefit ended on July 1, 2024.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enrolled between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024?<\/strong> Benefit ended on April 1, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4028102\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/a5e33401-8d6f-4ae8-b471-5da085075406.jpg\" width=150 alt=\"The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"4028102\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/amex-hilton-business\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028102\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-american-express-business-credit-card\/42732-9-0?rwdFlag=rwd\/?rwdFlag=rwd#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\">Welcome Offer: Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors Business Card within the first six months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\">Welcome Offer: Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors Business Card within the first six months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$195<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Benefits include up to $240 in statement credits on eligible purchases at Hilton Properties each year ($60 per quarter), complimentary Hilton Honors\u2122 Gold Status and the ability to earn Hilton Honors\u2122 Diamond status by making $40,000 in eligible annual purchases. Cardholders also get complimentary elite status with National Car Rental. Enrollment is required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Welcome Offer: Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors Business Card within the first six months of Card Membership.<\/li><li>Get up to $60 in statement credits each quarter for purchases made directly with a property in the Hilton portfolio on your Hilton Honors American Express Business Card.<\/li><li>Enjoy complimentary Hilton Honors&#x2122; Gold Status with your Hilton Honors Business Card. With Hilton Honors&#x2122; Gold Status, you can enjoy benefits at hotels and resorts within the Hilton Portfolio. As a Gold member, earn an 80% Bonus on all Base Points you earn on every stay.<\/li><li>Earn 12X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on eligible purchases made directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio.<\/li><li>Earn 5X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on other purchases made using the Hilton Honors Business Card on the first $100,000 in purchases each calendar year, 3X Points thereafter.<\/li><li>You may receive an upgrade to Hilton Honors&#x2122; Diamond Status through the end of the next calendar year if the total eligible purchases that you spend on your Card Account during a calendar year reach $40,000 or more.<\/li><li>Terms apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>12X Hilton Honors points on eligible purchases made directly with hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio<\/li>\r\n<li>5X Hilton Honors points on the first $100,000 spent per calendar year on other eligible purchases; 3X thereafter<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/HiltonBusiness\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-89dddd134#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Benefit_Ended_Hilton_Honors_American_Express_Surpass_Card\">[Benefit Ended] Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In October 2023, American Express outfitted the <a data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-surpass\/\">Hilton Surpass<\/a> with a higher annual fee and new perks. As part of the refresh, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/credit-cards\/hilton-card-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex opted to sunset the 10 annual complimentary visits to a Priority Pass lounge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The last day you can cash in a free visit depended on when you enrolled in the cardholder benefit, shown below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enrolled before January 31, 2023?<\/strong> Benefit ended on February 1, 2024.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enrolled between February 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024?<\/strong> Benefit ended on November 1, 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the Hilton Surpass and all other impacted cards, any visits that go unused will expire at the time your benefit is canceled.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048089\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/0fb236dd-aecb-49ed-9f28-94aaf0efd9a2.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-surpass\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-surpass-credit-card\/26129-10-0#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms Apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$150<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card is tailored for Hilton loyalists seeking valuable perks without a high annual fee. It delivers cardholders 12X Hilton Honors points on direct Hilton purchases, and 6X points at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets, and U.S. gas stations, enhancing everyday spending. A valuable feature is the complimentary Hilton Honors\u2122 Gold status in the Hilton Honors program, which includes access to room upgrades and bonus points. Additionally, spending $15,000 on purchases in a calendar year earns a free night reward, adding significant value to the card. This card balances robust rewards with a moderate annual fee, making it a strong contender for regular Hilton guests (Enrollment required for select American Express benefits).<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass&#xAE; Card after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/li><li>Enjoy complimentary Hilton Honors&#x2122; Gold status with your Card. Plus, spend $40,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year and you can earn an upgrade to Hilton Honors Diamond status through the end of the next calendar year.<\/li><li>Get up to $50 in statement credits each quarter for purchases made directly with a property in the Hilton portfolio on your Hilton Honors American Express Surpass&#xAE; Card. That's up to $200 in statement credits annually.<\/li><li>Earn a Free Night Reward from Hilton Honors after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year.<\/li><li>Earn 12X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your Card directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio.<\/li><li>Earn 6X Points for each dollar of purchases on your Card at U.S. restaurants, at U.S. supermarkets, and at U.S. gas stations.<\/li><li>Earn 4X Points for each dollar on U.S. Online Retail Purchases.<\/li><li>Earn 3X Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card.<\/li><li>As a Hilton Honors American Express Surpass&#xAE; Card Member, you can enroll to receive complimentary National Car Rental&#xAE; Emerald Club Executive&#xAE; status through the link on your American Express online account. After you're enrolled, you can reserve a rental car by calling National Car Rental directly, using your travel service, or by booking online or through the National Car Rental mobile app. Terms apply.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li><li>Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, Global Assist&#xAE; Hotline is available for 24\/7 emergency assistance and coordination services, including medical and legal referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.<\/li><li>Points don't expire while your Hilton Honors American Express Surpass&#xAE; Card is active and in good standing.<\/li><li>$150 annual fee.<\/li><li>Apply with confidence. Know if you're approved for a Card with no impact to your credit score. If you're approved and you choose to accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>12X bonus points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your card directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio<\/li>\r\n \t<li>6X bonus points for each dollar of eligible purchases on your card at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets, and U.S. gas stations<\/li>\r\n<li>4X bonus points on U.S online retail purchases<\/li>\r\n         <li>3X bonus points for all other eligible purchases on your card<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/HiltonSurpass\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-89dddd134#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Benefit_Ended_Hilton_Honors_American_Express_Aspire_Card\">[Benefit Ended] Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like the Hilton Surpass, last October was brutal for those who leveraged the <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-aspire\/\" =_blank>Hilton Aspire<\/a>&#8216;s complimentary Priority Pass Select membership. After Amex upped the annual fee to $550, it put the card's Priority Pass benefits on the chopping block.<\/p>\n<p>Identical to its stablemate above, the <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-aspire\/\" =_blank>Hilton Aspire<\/a> saw its Priority Pass benefits expire on the same dates.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enrolled before January 31, 2023?<\/strong> Benefit ended on February 1, 2024.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enrolled between February 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024?<\/strong> Benefit ended on November 1, 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048211\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CardArt-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspireCard-1.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-aspire\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-aspire-credit-card\/26129-10-0#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$550<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card adds a huge amount of value for Hilton fans. The cards standout feature is complimentary Hilton Honors\u2122 Diamond status in the Hilton Honors program, offering top-tier benefits like room upgrades and bonus points. Cardholders also enjoy an annual Free Night Reward, up to $400 in Hilton resort statement credits, and up to $200 flight credits each year. This card also includes 14X points on eligible Hilton purchases, making it highly rewarding for hotel stays. The generous benefits and earning rates make this card a compelling choice if you regularly stay at Hilton properties.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 150,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/li><li>Enjoy an Annual Free Night Reward from Hilton Honors in your first year of Card Membership and every year upon Card renewal.<\/li><li>Card Members can earn 14X Points on purchases made directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio.<\/li><li>Card Members can earn 7X Points on purchases of Flights booked directly with airlines or flights booked through American Express Travel, Car rentals purchased directly from select car rental companies, and purchases at U.S. Restaurants.<\/li><li>Card Members can earn 3X Points on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><li>$400 Hilton Resort Credit: Get up to $200 in statement credits semi-annually for eligible purchases made directly with participating Hilton Resorts on your Hilton Honors Aspire Card. That's up to $400 back annually.<\/li><li>$200 Flight Credit: Get up to $50 in statement credits each quarter, for a total of up to $200 back each year, on flight purchases made directly with airlines or via AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App&#x2122; using your Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card.<\/li><li>$209 CLEAR+ Credit: You can receive up to $209 in statement credits per calendar year after you sign up and pay for a CLEAR+ Membership (subject to auto-renewal) with your eligible Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card.<\/li><li>Earn a Free Night Reward from Hilton after you spend $30,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Plus, you can earn an additional Free Night Reward from Hilton after you spend an additional $30,000 (for a total of $60,000) in purchases on your Card in the same calendar year.<\/li><li>$100 Property Credit: Receive up to a $100 credit for qualifying charges at Waldorf Astoria&#xAE; Hotels & Resorts and Conrad&#xAE; Hotels & Resorts properties when you book a 2 night minimum stay with your Card at HiltonHonorsAspireCard.com and select the Aspire Card Benefit rate option on the booking page, or call Hilton Honors at 855-292-5757 with the proper booking reference.<\/li><li>Hilton Honors Aspire Card Members can enjoy complimentary National Car Rental&#xAE; Emerald Club Executive&#xAE; status, including perks like Executive Area Access (for full-size reservations and above) in the USA and Canada. Card Members must enroll in the National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status through their American Express online account using their Card. Terms apply.<\/li><li>Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, Global Assist&#xAE; Hotline is available for 24\/7 emergency assistance and coordination services, including medical and legal referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.<\/li><li>Points don't expire while your Hilton Honors American Express Card is active and in good standing.<\/li><li>$550 annual fee.<\/li><li>Apply with confidence. Know if you're approved for a Card with no impact to your credit score. If you're approved and you choose to accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>14X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your Card directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton Portfolio<\/li>\r\n \t<li>7X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on flights booked directly with airlines or <a href=\"http:\/\/amextravel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amextravel.com<\/a>, car rentals booked directly through select rental companies, and at U.S. restaurants<\/li>\r\n         <li>3X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/HiltonAspire\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-89dddd134#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Other_Ways_To_Get_Priority_Pass_Lounge_Access\">Other Ways To Get Priority Pass Lounge Access<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It's frustrating to watch a cardholder benefit you value and use disappear. When the benefit loss coincides with an annual fee increase, it's even more frustrating.<\/p>\n<p>The benefit departure likely doesn't mean much for those who have other means of accessing Priority Pass lounges. But if that's not you and your Hilton card was your key to the airport lounge, rest assured that there are several other ways to enjoy a recliner and a drink airside.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54313\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54313 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/priority-pass-lounge-featured-mpp-1-e1604093743206.png\" alt=\"Priority Pass lounge\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/priority-pass-lounge-featured-mpp-1-e1604093743206.png 2008w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/priority-pass-lounge-featured-mpp-1-e1604093743206-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/priority-pass-lounge-featured-mpp-1-e1604093743206-1024x820.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/priority-pass-lounge-featured-mpp-1-e1604093743206-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/priority-pass-lounge-featured-mpp-1-e1604093743206-325x260.png 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/priority-pass-lounge-featured-mpp-1-e1604093743206-768x615.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Priority Pass<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Card-wise, several products offer some level of Priority Pass Select membership to cardholders for as little as $95 per year. Here's a summary of the top cards and their respective benefits, fees, and additional guest policies:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-102\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-102 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Credit Card<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Complimentary Cardholder Access<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Number of Free Guests (when allowed by the location)<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Digital Priority Pass Card<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Card Annual Fee<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Authorized User Lounge Access<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Authorized User Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"242\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-strata-elite-offer\/\">Citi Strata Elite\u2120 Card<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 guests<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$595<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"4048272\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/venture-x\/\">Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$35 per guest per visit<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$395<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes for an additional $125 per cardholder<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$0 (up to four authorized users)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"5048345\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/venture-x-business\/\">Capital One Venture X Business<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 guests then $35 per guest per visit<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$395<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes for an additional $125 per cardholder<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/amex-bonvoy-brilliant\/\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries <br \/>\n(Enrollment Required) <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 guests<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$650 - <a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-card\/26129-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-6\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$0 - <a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-card\/26129-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/sapphire-reserve\/\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 guests<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/credit-cards\/chase-priority-pass-digital-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yes<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$795<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$195<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries <br \/>\n(Enrollment Required)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 guests<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$895 - <a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/platinum-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$195 for each additional Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> for Authorized Users  (<a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/platinum-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"4028096\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-business-platinum\/\">The Business Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> from American Express<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries<br \/>\n(Enrollment Required)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 guests<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$895 - <a data-ccid=\"4028096\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/business-platinum-charge-card\/42732-AJTnC-0?rwdFlag=rwd&oneXpVariant=elevatedOffer_variant#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$350  (<a data-ccid=\"4028096\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/business-platinum-charge-card\/42732-AJTnC-0?rwdFlag=rwd&oneXpVariant=elevatedOffer_variant#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b><a data-ccid=\"152\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/bank-of-america\/premium-rewards-elite\/\">Bank of America<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Premium Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Elite Credit Card<\/a><\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 guests<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$550<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Can gift access to three other people \u2014 don't have to be AUs<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/ritz-carlton-card\/\" =_blank>The Ritz-Carlton\u2122 Credit Card<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 guests<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/credit-cards\/chase-priority-pass-digital-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yes<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$450<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"10\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-prestige\/\" =_blank>Citi Prestige<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> (no longer open to new applicants)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Unlimited lounge access for the primary cardholder<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 guests or immediate family; $27 per additional guest<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$495<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Crystal<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Visa Infinite<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Unlimited lounge access for the primary cardholder.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$32 per guest<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$400<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"6\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/us-bank-altitude-reserve-card\/\" =_blank> U.S. Bank Altitude\u2122 Reserve Visa Infinite<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">8 free passes per year, then a fee decided per location<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Fee per cardholder and guest after 8 free passes is decided per location<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$400<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>PenFed Pathfinder<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Rewards Visa Signature<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$35 per guest<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$95<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"4048248\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/us-bank-altitude-connect\/\">U.S. Bank Altitude<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Connect Visa Signature<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4 free passes per year, then $35 per visit<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Lounge passes can be used for guests or primary cardholder. $35 per visit after all passes used.<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"212\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/BiltPalladiumCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Bilt Palladium Card<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Unlimited lounge access for the primary cardholder<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 guests<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$495 <\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>Ensure you enroll for Priority Pass (through a link or referral code provided by your credit card issuer) to access Priority Pass lounges. Simply showing your credit card at the entrance doesn't provide access.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can purchase a Priority Pass membership outright instead of signing up for a new credit card. Compared to credit cards offering access with a reasonable annual fee \u2014 like the $95-a-year PenFed Pathfinder<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Rewards Visa Signature<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \u2014 this is a more expensive path to get into a Priority Pass lounge, but it's still a viable alternative.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_157426\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/663\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-157426 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PPass-Tiers.png\" alt=\"Priority Pass Member tiers and prices\" width=\"750\" height=\"663\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PPass-Tiers.png 1728w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PPass-Tiers-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PPass-Tiers-1024x905.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PPass-Tiers-768x679.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PPass-Tiers-1536x1358.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Priority Pass<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Or, if you feel like living on the digital edge, you can also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/credit-cards-with-lounge-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\">purchase an NFT to get lounge access to several Priority Pass outposts<\/a>. While this is by far the most expensive way to get into a Priority Pass lounge, it's possibly the most interesting one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/credit-cards-with-lounge-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the days of the Priority Pass airport lounge benefits attached to a trio of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Honors credit cards<\/a> are numbered, a silver lining remains. Several credit cards still offer Priority Pass airport lounge. So, thankfully, if this is a card perk you value, there are plenty of ways to get it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hilton&#8217;s shakeup of its American Express-issued credit card lineup is resulting in the loss of select benefits, including complimentary Priority Pass airport lounge access. Depending on when you enrolled in the benefit, your Priority Pass access will disappear this year if it hasn&#8217;t already. Here&#8217;s the exact date your card will no longer grant you access to Priority Pass lounges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":80,"featured_media":157369,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12055],"tags":[12790,12520],"coauthors":[36432],"class_list":["post-157366","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-credit-cards","tag-american-express","tag-card-benefits"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157366","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/80"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157366"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157366\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":256252,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157366\/revisions\/256252"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/157369"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=157366"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=157366"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=157366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}