International Lounge Access on Add-on Cards

[abhishek0882]

Hi all,

Wanted to know from community members here - which are the credit cards that have free international lounge access/free visits to international lounges via Priority Pass for add-on card holders and/or free guest visits. I know that Magnus has 8 free guest visits and Infinia and DCB have access to add-on cardholders as well.

Any other cards that have the same - either free guest visits or visits through add-on cards/Priority Pass issued to add-on members?

 

[thegame]

IDFC wealth CC and its Add-On card had both domestic & international lounge access via Dreamfolks and even now but you need to make 5k purchase in the earlier month to avail it.

 

[drshenoy]

HDFC infinia gives PP to add on cards too.

 

[agentneo]

Does ICICI Emeralde add-on card gets Dreamfolks membership?

 

[mohitd]

IDFC wealth CC and its Add-On card had both domestic & international lounge access via Dreamfolks and even now but you need to make 5k purchase in the earlier month to avail it.

What is the difference between dreamfolks and priority pass in terms for tie ups with international lounges

 

[avishj]

What is the difference between dreamfolks and priority pass in terms for tie ups with international lounges

Dreamfolks is an India based company that manages your lounge access for most card networks and banks. They do have tie ups internationally, but PP has more lounges to the best of my knowledge.

 

[avishj]

IDFC wealth CC and its Add-On card had both domestic & international lounge access via Dreamfolks and even now but you need to make 5k purchase in the earlier month to avail it.

While looking into the details of this, I saw this CFAR policy by IDFC. It's limited by 10k to cancel anytime any flight or 4*/5* hotel seems like a good deal.

 

[PiperatGatesofDawn]

Hi all,

Wanted to know from community members here - which are the credit cards that have free international lounge access/free visits to international lounges via Priority Pass for add-on card holders and/or free guest visits. I know that Magnus has 8 free guest visits and Infinia and DCB have access to add-on cardholders as well.

Any other cards that have the same - either free guest visits or visits through add-on cards/Priority Pass issued to add-on members?

For add-on lounge access nothing beats Prestige. 5 add-on cards all get unlimited global PP. No free guesting though.

 

[anirban.choudhuryanirban.choudhury is verified member.]

Cards that provide international lounge access to add-ons
AU Zenith - 3 add-ons - 2 per quarter shared
Yes First Exclusive - 3 add-ons - 6 lounge access shared
Idfc first wealth - 3 add-ons - 4 per quarter shared
Axis - Reserve - 4 add-ons - unlimited
HDFC Infinnia - 3 add-ons - unlimited
Kotak white reserve - 3 add-ons - unlimited through dreamfolks
HDFC DCB - 3 add-ons - Unlimited through Diners
Yes First Private - 3 add-ons - unlimited plus 10 guest each add-on through lounge key
IndusInd Indulge - 5 add-ons - Unlimited
Amex Plat Charge - 1 add-ons - Unlimited lounge through PP

 

[anirban.choudhuryanirban.choudhury is verified member.]

Does ICICI Emeralde add-on card gets Dreamfolks membership?

No

 

[Venky]

Axis Magnus - 4 add-ons - unlimited

Not for Magnus Addon’s.

 

[sheru]

Cards that provide international lounge access to add-ons
AU Zenith - 3 add-ons - 2 per quarter shared
Yes First Exclusive - 3 add-ons - 6 lounge access shared
Idfc first wealth - 3 add-ons - 4 per quarter shared
Axis Magnus - 4 add-ons - unlimited
Axis - Reserve - 4 add-ons - unlimited
HDFC Infinnia - 3 add-ons - unlimited
Kotak white reserve - 3 add-ons - unlimited through dreamfolks
HDFC DCB - 3 add-ons - Unlimited through Diners
Yes First Private - 3 add-ons - unlimited plus 10 guest each add-on through lounge key
IndusInd Indulge - 5 add-ons - Unlimited
Amex Plat Charge - 1 add-ons - Unlimited lounge through PP

Thanks for this list. Bookmarked. 👍🏼

 

[ADITYA1904]

Not for Magnus Addon’s.

Yes for magnus, add on members no international lounge access

 

[anirban.choudhuryanirban.choudhury is verified member.]

Not for Magnus Addon’s.

yes magnus add-on does not get PP
Will update the list

 

[rogerthat]

Cards that provide international lounge access to add-ons
AU Zenith - 3 add-ons - 2 per quarter shared
Yes First Exclusive - 3 add-ons - 6 lounge access shared
Idfc first wealth - 3 add-ons - 4 per quarter shared
Axis - Reserve - 4 add-ons - unlimited
HDFC Infinnia - 3 add-ons - unlimited
Kotak white reserve - 3 add-ons - unlimited through dreamfolks
HDFC DCB - 3 add-ons - Unlimited through Diners
Yes First Private - 3 add-ons - unlimited plus 10 guest each add-on through lounge key
IndusInd Indulge - 5 add-ons - Unlimited
Amex Plat Charge - 1 add-ons - Unlimited lounge through PP

Standard Chartered Ease My Trip card too. It gives 2 international lounge access per year each for primary and add-on card holders. At Rs.350 annual fees it is probably the cheapest international complementary lounge access card you can get. Definitely the cheapest that gives add on benefit.

 

[bkext]

Can we use/swipe 2 add-ons of Rupay JCB credit card (linked to same primary) for getting access to International lounge (outside India) at the same lounge, same day/time?

P.S. primary card will not be swiped.

Lounge key shows entitlement for both add ons as 4

 

[R@J]

Cards that provide international lounge access to add-ons
AU Zenith - 3 add-ons - 2 per quarter shared
Yes First Exclusive - 3 add-ons - 6 lounge access shared
Idfc first wealth - 3 add-ons - 4 per quarter shared
Axis - Reserve - 4 add-ons - unlimited
HDFC Infinnia - 3 add-ons - unlimited
Kotak white reserve - 3 add-ons - unlimited through dreamfolks
HDFC DCB - 3 add-ons - Unlimited through Diners
Yes First Private - 3 add-ons - unlimited plus 10 guest each add-on through lounge key
IndusInd Indulge - 5 add-ons - Unlimited
Amex Plat Charge - 1 add-ons - Unlimited lounge through PP

Yes Bank Marquee - Unlimited for primary & add-on

 

[Harry1]

Cards that provide international lounge access to add-ons
AU Zenith - 3 add-ons - 2 per quarter shared
Yes First Exclusive - 3 add-ons - 6 lounge access shared
Idfc first wealth - 3 add-ons - 4 per quarter shared
Axis - Reserve - 4 add-ons - unlimited
HDFC Infinnia - 3 add-ons - unlimited
Kotak white reserve - 3 add-ons - unlimited through dreamfolks
HDFC DCB - 3 add-ons - Unlimited through Diners
Yes First Private - 3 add-ons - unlimited plus 10 guest each add-on through lounge key
IndusInd Indulge - 5 add-ons - Unlimited
Amex Plat Charge - 1 add-ons - Unlimited lounge through PP

Which of these banks provide add on card without having any savings account or relationship for add on card member?

 

[shutapdiya]

Which of these banks provide add on card without having any savings account or relationship for add on card member?

Idfc/ Amex gives with vkyc for addon card holder
Indus gives with aadhar otp authentication of add on card holder

Not sure of other banks

 

[anirban.choudhuryanirban.choudhury is verified member.]

Which of these banks provide add on card without having any savings account or relationship for add on card member?

All except AU