SBI Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access

SBI Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access

SBI offers airport lounge access on more than 15 credit cards. The list of cards along with the airport lounge privileges offered on them are provided below.

1. SBI Card ELITE
2. SBI Card ELITE Advantage
3. Doctor's SBI Card (in association with IMA)
4. Doctor's SBI Card
5. SBI Card PRIME
6. SBI PRIME Advantage Credit Card
7. Yatra SBI Credit Card
8. Air India SBI Signature Credit Card
9. Air India SBI Platinum Credit Card
10. Karnataka Bank SBI Platinum Credit Card
11. South Indian Bank SBI Platinum Credit Card
12. LVB SBI Platinum Credit Card
13. Federal Bank SBI Platinum Credit Card
14. KVB SBI Signature Credit Card
15. KVB - SBI Platinum Credit Card
16. OBC - SBI Platinum Credit Card
17. BOM - SBI Platinum Credit Card

Airport lounge access on SBI Card ELITE

SBI Card ELITE members can enjoy complimentary lounge access to both domestic and international airports through the international lounge programme, domestic lounge programme, and complimentary Club Vistara membership offered on the SBI Card ELITE.

1. International lounge programme on SBI Card ELITE
   • Complimentary membership to priority pass program worth $99.
   • Access to more than 1000+ airport lounges across the globe
   • With a priority pass membership, SBI Card ELITE cardholders will get 6 free airport lounge visits per year to international airports. They can use 2 free visits per quarter.
   • Once the free visits are expired, a usage fee of $27 per visit will be charged on the credit card
   • Only primary cardholders are eligible for the free visits.
   • The membership is valid for 2 years.
2. Domestic lounge programme
   • The domestic lounge programme is provided by Visa/MasterCard.
   • Cardholders are eligible for 2 free lounge visits per quarter to airports within India.
   • The list of select airport lounges is available on SBI and MasterCard website.
3. Club Vistara Membership
   • Cardholders can avail free Club Vistara silver membership.
   • The membership entitles the cardholder for 1 complimentary lounge access voucher and one upgrade voucher.
   • Membership will be provided upon request to the primary cardholder only.

Airport lounge access on SBI Card ELITE Advantage

1. International lounge programme on SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card
   • Complimentary membership to priority pass program worth $99. The program provides access to more than 1000+ airport lounges across the globe
   • Cardholders will get 6 free airport lounge visits per year to international airports outside the country. Maximum free visits are capped at 2 per quarter.
   • Only primary cardholders are eligible for the free visits.
   • The membership is valid for 2 years.
2. Domestic lounge programme
   • Powered by Visa/MasterCard, the domestic lounge program provides 2 complimentary lounge visits every quarter to select airports within India.
   • Only primary cardholders are eligible for the free visits.
   • An authorisation fee of Rs.25 will be charged on the card to check the validity. The fee will be reversed with a few days.
   • Cardholders can enjoy food and drinks and other services offered by the lounge.
3. Club Vistara Membership
   • Cardholders can avail complimentary Club Vistara silver membership.
   • The membership entitles the primary cardholder for 1 complimentary lounge access voucher and one upgrade voucher.
   • Membership will be provided upon request to the primary cardholder only.

Airport lounge access on Doctor's SBI Card (in association with IMA)

Doctor’s SBI Card In Association With (IMA) offers the privileges of international lounge program and domestic lounge program to the cardholders.

1. International lounge programme
   • Complimentary membership to priority pass program worth $99.
   • Access to more than 1000+ airport lounges across the world.
   • Doctor's SBI Card cardholders will get 4 free airport lounge visits per year to international airports outside the country. They can use 2 free visits per quarter.
   • Once the free visits are expired, a usage fee of $27 per visit will be charged on the credit card
   • Only primary cardholders are eligible for the free visits.
   • The membership is valid for 2 years.
2. Domestic lounge programme
   • Sponsored by Visa/MasterCard, the domestic lounge program provides 8 free lounge visits to domestic airports within India.
   • The maximum visits are capped at 2 per quarter.
   • Cardholders can also enjoy unlimited paid access for them and accompanying family or friends to select airports.
   • The Visa lounges offer food and beverage service including snacks, hot tea/coffee, non-alcoholic drinks, etc.

Airport lounge access on Doctor's SBI Card

1. International lounge programme
   • Complimentary membership to priority pass program that provides access to more than 1000+ airport lounges across the world.
   • Doctor's SBI Card holders will get 4 free airport lounge visits per year to international airports outside the country. They can use 2 free visits per quarter.
   • Once the free visits are expired, a usage fee of $27 per visit will be charged on the credit card
   • Only primary cardholders are eligible for the free visits.
2. Domestic lounge programme
   • Sponsored by Visa/MasterCard, the domestic lounge program provides 8 free lounge visits to domestic airports within India.
   • The maximum visits are capped at 2 per quarter.
   • Cardholders can also enjoy unlimited paid access for them and accompanying family or friends to select airports.
   • The Visa lounges offer food and beverage service including snacks, hot tea/coffee, non-alcoholic drinks, etc. Other facilities include free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, LCD TVs, washrooms, etc.

Airport lounge access on SBI Card Prime

• With SBI Card Prime cardholders will get 4 free lounge visits per year to International Priority Pass Lounges located outside India. The maximum free visits are capped at 2 per quarter.
• Through the Visa/MasterCard program, they are also eligible for 8 free visits per year to select domestic lounges in India. They can use 2 free visits per quarter.
• Cardholders can also enjoy complimentary Club Vistara silver membership that provides 1 free lounge visit voucher and one upgrade voucher for the primary cardholder.

Airport lounge access on SBI PRIME Advantage Credit Card

• With SBI PRIME Advantage Credit Card get 4 free lounge visits per year to International Priority Pass Lounges located outside India. The maximum free visits are capped at 2 per quarter.
• Through the Visa/MasterCard program, cardholders can also get 8 free visits per year to select domestic lounges in India. They can use up to 2 free visits per quarter.
• Complimentary Club Vistara silver membership provides 1 complimentary lounge visit voucher and one upgrade voucher for the primary cardholder.

Airport lounge access on Yatra SBI Credit Card

• With Yatra SBI Credit Card airport lounge access program, Yatra SBI Credit Cardholders can get 2 complimentary visits per quarter to domestic airport lounges.
• The select airport lounges are located in Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Pune.

Airport lounge access on Air India SBI Signature Credit Card

• With Air India SBI Signature Credit Card get complimentary membership to Priority Pass Program that provides access to more than 600 airport lounges across the globe
• To access airports within India, cardholders can enjoy complimentary Visa Lounge Access Program that provides 8 free lounge visits per year with maximum visits capped at 2 per quarter.
• The select Visa airport lounges are located in New Delhi, Chennai, Goa, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

Airport lounge access on Air India SBI Platinum Credit Card

• With Air India SBI Platinum Credit Card get complimentary membership to Visa Lounge Access Program
• Cardholders can avail 8 free lounge visits per year to major domestic airports within India. Maximum free visits are limited to 2 per quarter.
• The select Visa airport lounges are located in New Delhi, Chennai, Goa, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

Airport lounge access on Karnataka Bank SBI Platinum Credit Card

• Karnataka Bank SBI Platinum Credit Card holders are eligible for free membership to the Priority Pass program that provides access to more than 1,000 international airports.
• To access domestic airport lounges within India, cardholders can use the complimentary Visa Airport Lounge Access program.

Airport lounge access on South Indian Bank SBI Platinum Credit Card

• South Indian Bank SBI Platinum Credit Card holders are eligible for free membership to the Priority Pass program that provides access to more than 1,000 international airports.
• To access domestic airport lounges within India, cardholders can use the complimentary Visa Airport Lounge Access program.

Airport lounge access on Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) SBI Platinum Credit Card

• LVB SBI Platinum Credit Card holders are eligible for free membership to the Priority Pass program that provides access to more than 1,000 international airports.
• To access domestic airport lounges within India, cardholders can use the complimentary Visa Airport Lounge Access program.

Airport lounge access on Federal Bank SBI Platinum Credit Card

• Cardholders having Federal Bank SBI Platinum Credit Card are eligible for free membership to the Priority Pass program that provides access to more than 1,000 international airports.
• To access domestic airport lounges within India, cardholders can use the complimentary Visa Airport Lounge Access program.

Airport lounge access on Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) - SBI Signature Credit Card

• Get Complimentary membership to the Elite Priority Pass program that provides access to more than 600 airport lounges in 300 cities across the world with Karur Vysya Bank SBI Signature Credit Card.
• Through Visa Airport Lounge Access program, cardholders can enjoy free access to Visa lounges in India.

Airport lounge access on Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) - SBI Platinum Credit Card

• Karur Vysya Bank SBI Platinum Credit Card holders are eligible for free membership to the Priority Pass program that provides access to more than 1,000 international airports.
• To access domestic airport lounges within India, cardholders can use the complimentary Visa Airport Lounge Access program.

Airport lounge access on Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) - SBI Platinum Credit Card

• OBC SBI Platinum Credit Card holders are eligible for free membership to the Priority Pass program that provides access to more than 1,000 international airports.
• To access domestic airport lounges within India, cardholders can use the complimentary Visa Airport Lounge Access program.

Airport lounge access on Bank of Maharashtra (BOM) - SBI Platinum Credit Card

• Bank of Maharashtra SBI Platinum Credit Card holders are eligible for free membership to the Priority Pass program that provides access to more than 1,000 international airports.
• To access domestic airport lounges within India, cardholders can use the complimentary Visa Airport Lounge Access program.

List of airport lounges covered under Domestic Airport Lounge Program (MasterCard)

List of airport lounges covered under Visa Airport Lounge Access program

To make it easy for you, here is the list of lounges covered under Visa Airport Lounge Access Program.

Please note that the list of airports covered under the lounge access programmes is subject to change. Please refer to the official website for the most updated list of airport lounges.

FAQs on SBI Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access

1. What is the cost of lounge access in India?

   In India, lounge access fees vary per airline and typically begin at Rs.1,000 for each visit.

2. Does an SBI credit card offer lounge access?

   Yes, some SBI credit cards provide lounge access through partnerships with lounge access programs like Club Vistara, Priority Pass, and VISA.

3. Does the SBI Prime credit card offer lounge access?

   Yes, with the SBI Prime credit card, you get 8 complimentary visits to domestic lounges and 4 complimentary visits to international priority pass lounges every year.

4. How can I use my SBI credit card to access the airport lounge?

   You will have to present your SBI credit card at reception to access the airport lounge. Validation by swiping may also be required for a minimal transaction.

5. How much time can I spend at the airport lounge?

   The airport lounge allows you to stay for a maximum of three hours. Some of the extended lounges provide access for four to five hours.

6. Is food available for free at airport lounges?

   Yes, most domestic airport lounges provide free food.