Top credit cards with airport lounge access August 2024: HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank

Top credit cards with airport lounge access in India: ET Wealth Online has compiled a list of credit cards from the leading banks in India that offer airport lounge access. The cards are not ranked in any specific order, and the information is bas...

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Top credit cards with airport lounge acces.
In India, credit cards with airport lounge access are immensely popular. Airport lounges are a terrific place for frequent fliers to get away from the stress and commotion of waiting for planes. Airport lounge access credit cards in India give users with free or covered admission to airport lounges that offer special privileges and services.

These amenities may include pleasant waiting areas, food, drinks, Wi-Fi, showers, and quiet spots to work or rest.

Note that credit card holders should check whether your credit card gives you complimentary access at the selected airport.


ET Wealth Online lists the credit cards with airport lounge access of the top banks in India.
Do note that these are not ranked in any particular order; the information is based on what is available on bank websites collected on August 21, 2024.

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HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank Millennia Credit Card
Airport lounge details: 8 Complimentary Domestic Lounge Access per calendar year (2 in a quarter. Rs 2 or Rs 25 (depending upon VISA//Diners or MasterCard) will be charged to the Credit Card for the Lounge Access ).

Fee
  • Joining/Renewal Membership Fee – Rs 1,000/- + Applicable Taxes
  • Spend Rs 1,00,000 or more in a year, before your credit card renewal date and get your renewal fee waived off .
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HDFC Bank INFINIA Metal Edition
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Airport lounge details: Membership for the HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card is By Invite Only. You get access to unlimited airport lounges across 1,000+ airports within and outside India using the Priority Pass. This benefit is also available for Add-on Priority Pass holders.

Fee
  • Joining/Renewal Membership Fee – Rs. 12,500 + Applicable Taxes.
  • Enjoy Welcome and Renewal benefit of 12,500 reward points* upon fee realisation and card activation
  • Spend 10 lakhs or more in the preceding 12 months and get renewal membership fee waived off for next year.
Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank Credit Card
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Airport lounge details: Airport lounge details Domestic Lounge Access – VISA / RuPay Card
  • 8 Complimentary Domestic Lounge Access per calendar year (2 in a quarter). Rs 2 (VISA / RuPay) will be charged to the Credit Card for the Lounge Access.
  • International Lounge Access – VISA Card: Using Priority Pass, you and your add on member can together avail up to 4 Complimentary Lounge Access per calendar year (1 per Quarter), outside India.
  • If you exceed the 4 Complimentary (1 per Quarter) visits, you will be charged at US $27 + GST per visit.
Fees
  • Joining/Renewal Membership Fee – Rs 1,499/- + Applicable Taxes.
  • Spend Rs 3,00,000 or more in a year, before your Credit Card renewal date and get your renewal fee waived off.

InterMiles HDFC Bank Platinum Credit card
Airport lounge details
  • Domestic Lounge Program: Be greeted with luxury each time you travel, with access to select lounges at airports in India with our network partners. Present your InterMiles HDFC Bank Platinum Credit Card along with your Boarding Pass to access.
  • VISA Lounge Program: Avail 8 complimentary visits Per Year (2 per quarter) when you travel.
  • MasterCard Lounge Program: Avail 8 complimentary visits (2 per quarter )when you travel.

HDFC Bank Black Card - Diners Club Black Credit Card
Airport lounge access details: Unlimited Airport lounge access to 1000+ Lounges in India and worldwide for primary and add-on card members.

Fees
  • Joining/Renewal Membership Fee – Rs. 10,000/- plus Applicable Taxes
  • Spend Rs. 5 Lakhs in 12 Months and get Renewal Fee waived for next renewal year

InterMiles HDFC Bank Signature Credit Card
  • Airport lounge access details: With access to select lounges at airports in India with our network partners.
  • VISA Lounge Program: Avail 16 complimentary visits Per Year (4 per quarter) when you travel.
  • MasterCard Lounge Program: Avail 16 complimentary visits (4 per quarter) when you travel.
Fees
  • Joining/ Renewal Membership Fee – Rs. 2500/- + Applicable Taxes.

6E Rewards XL - IndiGo HDFC Bank Credit Card
Domestic Lounge Access – VISA / Mastercard Card: 8 Complimentary Domestic Lounge Access per calendar year (2 in a quarter).

Fees
  • Joining/ Renewal Membership Fee – Rs.1, 500/- + applicable taxes.
SBI Elite Credit Card
  • International Lounge Program: Complimentary membership to the Priority Pass Program worth $99
  • 6 complimentary Airport Lounge visits per calendar year, outside India ( max. 2 visits per quarter)W.e.f. 1st July 2017
  • Access over 1000 Airport Lounges worldwide.
  • Domestic Lounge Program: Enjoy 2 complimentary Domestic Airport Lounge visits every quarter in India.
Fee
  • Annual Fee (one-time) : Rs.4,999 + Taxes
  • Welcome gift worth Rs. 5,000
  • Renewal Fee (per annum) :Rs. 4,999 + Taxes.

SBI Card MILES
  • Airport lounge details: Get 4 complimentary Domestic Airport Lounge visits every year (max. 2 visits per quarter). Get a complimentary Priority Pass Membership worth $99 and enjoy access to 1000+ International Airport Lounges worldwide.
Fees
  • Annual Fee (one-time): Rs.1499 + Taxes
  • Renewal Fee (per annum):Rs.1499

SBI Card Aururm

  • Airport lounge details: 4 complimentary Domestic Airport Lounge visits per quarter
  • Add-on Cardholders can avail up to 2 of these visits, per quarter
  • Usage fee on actuals plus applicable taxes will be charged on AURUM Card for lounge utilization beyond complimentary visits
Fee
  • Annual Fee: Rs 9999+ taxes.
  • Get Welcome Gift worth Rs 10,000
  • Renewal Fee: Rs 9999+ taxes

Club Vistara SBI Card PRIME
  • Airport lounge access details: Enjoy 8 complimentary visits per year to Domestic Airport lounges (subject to a max of 2 per quarter).
Fee
  • Annual Fee : Rs. 2999 + applicable taxes
  • Renewal Fee (per annum): Rs. 2999 + applicable taxes
  • Add-on Fee (per annum): Nil

ICICI Bank

ICICI Bank Sapphiro Credit Card and Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Sapphiro Credit Card

ICICI Bank Sapphiro Credit Card and Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Sapphiro Credit Card- 2 complimentary airport lounge visits outside India and 2 spa sessions at selected airports in India every year, through complimentary Dreamfolks membership.

Airport lounge details
  • 2 complimentary airport lounge visits outside India at selected airports in India every year, through complimentary Dreamfolks membership* using your ICICI Bank Sapphiro Credit Card and Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Sapphiro Credit Card
  • 1 complimentary airport lounge visit outside India at selected airports in India every year, through complimentary Dreamfolks membership* using your MakeMyTrip ICICI Bank Signature Credit Card
IDFC FIRST Bank

IDFC First Wealth Credit Card
Airport lounge access: Access to International and Domestic Airport lounges and spas. 2 complimentary domestic airport lounge and spa visits and 2 complimentary overseas airport lounge visits per quarter, on spending Rs 20,000 every month.

Fee
No annual fee. Lifetime Free Credit Card

IDFC First Private Credit Card
Airport lounge access: Complimentary unlimited access to Airport Spas and Lounges in India and abroad.


Axis Bank PRIMUS Credit Card: Who can avail ultra-premium card, charges, rewards, lounge access, specialised services
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Axis Bank has announced a partnership with Visa to launch 'Primus', an ultra-premium credit card that aims to redefine luxury. The new super-premium card, Primus, will be available only via invitation to select Axis Bank customers with ultra-high net worth. Customers in India will now have access to the Visa Infinite Privilege package, which includes globally acclaimed, personalized privileges and advantages.

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Axis Bank PRIMUS Credit Card fees Joining fee: Rs 5 lakh + GST (1 primary + 1 add-on), Add-on card: Rs. 25K + GST
Axis Bank PRIMUS Credit Card fees Renewal fee: Rs 3 lakh + GST,
Interest rate: 1% per month or 12.68% per annum
Fuel surcharge: 1% of the transaction amount if it is between Rs 400 and Rs 10,000.
Rewards redemption fee: Nil
Foreign currency markup: Nil
Cash withdrawal fee: Nil
Late payment fee: Nil
Dynamic currency conversion fee: Nil

Axis Bank PRIMUS Credit Card fees Joining fee: Rs 5 lakh + GST (1 primary + 1 add-on), Add-on card: Rs. 25K + GSTAxis Bank PRIMUS Credit Card fees Renewal fee: Rs 3 lakh + GST,Interest rate: 1% per m..
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Joining benefits: 25,000 Axis EDGE Miles OR Rs 40,000 gift card from ITC Hotels
Reward type: Reward points
Reward rate: 1 EDGE Mile for every Rs 100 spent on all transactions
Reward redemption: 1 EDGE Mile = 5 partner miles. You can redeem EDGE Miles for product catalogues, vouchers, and partner miles.
Domestic lounge access: Unlimited complimentary domestic lounge access for primary and add-on cardholders. 12 free guest visits each year.
International lounge access: Unlimited lounge access for primary and add-on Axis Bank PRIMUS credit cardholders with priority passes. 12 complimentary guest visits each year.
Golf: a) International: 4 complimentary green fees at participating clubs for primary card holder
b) Domestic: Unlimited access via complimentary green fee and buggy for primary card holder and 10 complimentary rounds/lessons per year for add on
Insurance benefits: Lost card liability of Rs 25,00,000


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Cardholders will be privy to a host of exclusive benefits, some of which are:
Unforgettable culinary experiences: Preferential access to over 10,000 global restaurants, including coveted tables and last-minute reservations at Michelin-star establishments and the world's top 50 restaurants.
Curated global events: Invitations to private art gallery tours, global sporting events to restaurant takeovers, exclusive menus and access to limited edition fashion experiences hosted by personal shoppers.
Travel redefined: Curated travel itineraries such as flying safaris, ski vacations, with exclusive access to private jets.
Luxury Hotels: Access to the best global hotels at preferential rates and other value-adds, routed through a world-class concierge service with complimentary perks for bookings.

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