priority pass

[ray1987]

Hi all,

I read about the priority pass on another tread. I have the altitude card from dbs but only 2.. which bank card got free but not jus limited to 2 . Thank you all in advance !

 

[arctician]

SCB visa infinite with AUM 200k, unlimited access

 

[cybercom8]

citi prestige
hsbc vi

 

[ray1987]

Thanks ! I went to search with regards to those cards, seem like the citi vi is the best jus the annual fee a bit high

 

[lcpteck]

Thanks ! I went to search with regards to those cards, seem like the citi vi is the best jus the annual fee a bit high

Citibank Prestige is a World Elite MasterCard, they updated their T&Cs to give unlimited access. Previously was only 4 per year.

For unlimited access, look for the Visa Infinite cards, though the income requirement is usually up there.. Unlimited access would be more valuable for frequent travelers though they may not need it since they probably have Elite FFP status which would already grant them respective Airline Lounge access.

 

[zirhk3355]

Citibank Prestige is a World Elite MasterCard, they updated their T&Cs to give unlimited access. Previously was only 4 per year.

For unlimited access, look for the Visa Infinite cards, though the income requirement is usually up there.. Unlimited access would be more valuable for frequent travelers though they may not need it since they probably have Elite FFP status which would already grant them respective Airline Lounge access.

Yes Citi Prestige is Mastercard, not Visa, but they come with PP. Anyone knows how possible is it to get the annual fee waived like other normal cards?

I am based overseas but not a frequent flyer because my coy always just book me on the cheapest airline, and won't allow me to stick to one alliance, so now I only have skyteam elite status and not even elite gold.

I see two cards being listed for VI: SCB (AUM 200k) and HSBC VI. Are these the only two available for Singaporeans?

Also which other cards come with PP?

I am trying to research too and will update if I find any...

 

[zirhk3355]

Ok, done alittle research, found that VI itself actually doesn't give you any airport privileges, but some cards add on free PP, while others give you discounts to apply for PP. Following are the cards I found besides Citi, SCB and HSBC:

UOB: UOB Visa Infinite (very secretive, no info at all - anyone knows if it has free PP?)

ANZ: ANZ Signature Priority Banking Visa Infinite Credit Card | ANZ Singapore (Has PP AND Veloce lounges)

CIMB: Welcome to CIMB (Lousiest, gives you VI status then you get discount to apply for PP. Doesn't come with PP for free).

 

[ralliteknik]

UOB: UOB Visa Infinite (very secretive, no info at all - anyone knows if it has free PP?)

UOB VI gives free PP. Cant remember but its either 2 or 4 visits per year. Not unlimited.

 

[louist]

Unless the terms have changed since middle of the year, CIMB VI comes with a free PP with 3 complimentary visits per year.

Amex Platinum (charge) card also comes with unlimited PP (and for one supplementary cardholder as well), but the fees are very high and difficult (impossible?) to waive.

CIMB: Welcome to CIMB (Lousiest, gives you VI status then you get discount to apply for PP. Doesn't come with PP for free).

 

[Handsome_guy]

ANZ visa travel card. Unlimited PP.

 

[zirhk3355]

ANZ visa travel card. Unlimited PP.

From ANZ website: Existing Priority Pass holders can continue to access the lounge until expiry date as indicated on the Pass. Priority Pass membership will no longer be issued with the introduction of complimentary access to Veloce airport lounges.

 

[sebastgt]

Credit cards with Priority Pass benefits for airport lounge access:

Citi Premiermiles - 2
DBS altitude - 2

Diners lounge
DinersClub - 1

Veloce lounge
ANZ Travel - unlimited, main & supp card

Hi end cards:
Citi prestige - unlimited PP
Stanchart VI - unlimited PP
HSBC VI - unlimited PP , main & supp card
Cimb VI - 3 PP

 

[zirhk3355]

Unless the terms have changed since middle of the year, CIMB VI comes with a free PP with 3 complimentary visits per year.

Oh yes you are right, I missed it there. But its not unlimited...

Amex Platinum (charge) card also comes with unlimited PP (and for one supplementary cardholder as well), but the fees are very high and difficult (impossible?) to waive.

Yes its impossible to waive. I avoid anything AMEX because its not well-accepted in Asia and too adamant on the annual fees.

 

[zirhk3355]

Credit cards with Priority Pass benefits for airport lounge access:

Citi Premiermiles - 2
DBS altitude - 2

Diners lounge
DinersClub - 1

Veloce lounge
ANZ Travel - unlimited, main & supp card

Hi end cards:
Citi prestige - unlimited PP
Stanchart VI - unlimited PP
HSBC VI - unlimited PP , main & supp card
Cimb VI - 3 PP

You missed out two more hi-end cards, UOB VI with 2 or 3 visits on PP, not unlimited, and OCBC prestige mastercard (not sure if unlimited).

Guess I am going for citi prestige since I am already with them, can get a free supp card with unlimited PP visits too!

 

[louist]

Would be very happy if supp card gets unlimited visits, but I don't think that's the case!

From their T&C - "Priority Pass membership and complimentary unlimited access is for the primary cardmembers only. Fee for guest visits will be charged to the Citi Prestige primary cardmember's account."

Guess I am going for citi prestige since I am already with them, can get a free supp card with unlimited PP visits too!

 

[ddca]

Oh yes you are right, I missed it there. But its not unlimited...


Yes its impossible to waive. I avoid anything AMEX because its not well-accepted in Asia and too adamant on the annual fees.

Well, even though CIMB VI does not give unlimited use of the lounge, there is no annual subscription fees. Save the hassle of calling in to request for waiver. So I feel that it is a good card to get and then keep in the drawer.

 

[john.doe1985]

ANZ visa travel card. Unlimited PP.

In correct it's not PP unlimited. Only veloce which is not the same

 

[lcpteck]

In correct it's not PP unlimited. Only veloce which is not the same

That is correct. ANZ provides unlimited access to Veloce Partner lounges. Previously before this partnership, they provided PP with 2 complimentary access per year.

 

[lcpteck]

ANZ visa travel card. Unlimited PP.

PP = Priority Pass, not Veloce Lounges.

 

[Panerex]

Which is better? PP or SQ lounge?