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Travelling can sometimes be a hectic experience, especially if you've had a long flight, your flight is delayed, or you have a long layover.
Credit cards that offer free access to airport lounges often come with a wide range of other benefits.
Accessing airport lounges in India and abroad is easy.
Just visit the lounge at the airport you're flying from and present your credit card and boarding pass. You may have to pay a small reimbursable pre-authorisation charge. Once your boarding pass is stamped, you can collect the processing fee payment and enjoy the airport lounge access benefits.
To get the most out of your airport lounge access card, it's better to know in advance which lounges you can use with your card. You can do this online, by phone, or through your HSBC relationship manager.
Has your flight been delayed, or do you have a long layover? Use your card to enjoy a comfortable waiting area, complimentary meal and other amenities available at the airport terminal.
If you're a frequent flier, use your credit card to visit the lounges at international airports. These lounges may offer unique facilities and services that aren't available in India.
Find out more about lounge access and other benefits with HSBC Premier.
Your benefits will depend on the type of card you hold.
For example, the HSBC Premier Credit Card comes with the Mastercard lounge access programme within India. It also includes complimentary membership to the LoungeKey programme.
Here are the key features of our airport lounge access card:
For more information about HSBC's international lounge access credit card programme, visit the LoungeKey customer support.
The process to apply for a credit card with airport lounge access may differ from one bank to another. At HSBC, we have a simple application for credit cards so that you can get the card you want without any hassles.
After you submit your application, we'll get in touch and guide you through the next steps. Your card will be delivered to your home once your application is approved.
Is the lounge access free for all HSBC India credit cards?
Lounge access is complimentary for both HSBC Live+ and HSBC Premier Credit Cards.
How many free lounge accesses are provided with HSBC Live+ Credit Card?
You'll receive 4 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per year.
Can I take a guest with me to an airport lounge?
As an HSBC Premier credit cardholder, you'll receive 8 complimentary lounge visits per year for guests. These can be used at participating overseas airport lounges. This benefit only applies to the primary cardholder – supplementary cardholders cannot bring in extra guests.
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