What is Lounge Key?

How does Lounge Key work?

1. Credit Card Issuer

2. Collinson / Lounge Key (Program)

3. Airport Lounge (Lounge Partner)

Steps for using Lounge Key

Step 1: Verify credit card eligibility

Step 2: Register (recommended but not required)

Step 3: Find a lounge at your destination airport.

Step 4: Access the lounge
- Credit card swipe — Submit your credit card along with your boarding pass to the swiping officer. After checking your rights, you will be given immediate access (the system will temporarily hold USD 1 to verify the card and return it later).
- Digital Card — Open the Digital Card in the Lounge Key app and show your Boarding Pass (more convenient, no need to give the physical card a swipe).

Thai credit cards with Lounge Key rights

KTC JCB Platinum / JCB Ultimate
- Access to over 28 JCB LoungeKey locations worldwide
- Number of times: 8 times/year (same for both Platinum and Ultimate)
- Supported countries: Japan, Hawaii, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Germany, United Kingdom, and more.
- Annual fee: Free (when spending meets conditions)
- Minimum income: 15,000 baht/month

KBank JCB Platinum
- Access to Miracle Lounge at Suvarnabhumi + Lounge Key 8 countries
- Number of times: 8 times/year
- Annual fee: Free

Bangkok Bank Visa Infinite
- Priority Pass rights (Sister program of Lounge Key from Collinson as well)
- Number of times: Depends on card conditions
- With special services for applying for a Schengen visa

KTC Visa Signature
- Access to Miracle Lounge at Suvarnabhumi
- Number of times: 2 times/year

Mastercard cards that support Mastercard Airport Experiences

Other interesting cards
- AEON UnionPay Platinum — Lounge Key rights in many countries, free annual fee.
- TTB Absolute — Access to airport lounges in Thailand
- American Express Platinum (Thailand) — Unlimited Priority Pass privileges + 1 free guest, but must apply for Priority Pass separately.

Lounge Key vs Priority Pass: What's the difference?Topic | Lounge Key | Priority Pass
Characteristics | Permissions embedded in credit cards | Separate membership program
Membership card | Credit card = Membership card | Must have separate Priority Pass card (physical or digital)
Application | obtained with credit card No need to apply separately | Apply yourself or through some credit cards.
Direct purchase | Cannot be purchased separately | Can buy 3 packages (Standard / Standard Plus / Prestige)
Annual subscription fee (direct purchase) | None (via credit card) | USD 99 - 469 depending on package
Entrance fee per time (some packages) | Bank transfer | USD 35 per time (Standard)
Network | 1,800+ Lounges and Experiences | 1,800+ Lounges and Experiences
Guests | Some tickets are free, some are USD 27-32/person | Most packages are USD 32/guest.

What you receive in the Lounge Key lounge

Food and Drink

Rest area

High-speed Wi-Fi

Bathroom

Business services

Special amenities

Popular Lounge Key in Thailand

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Miracle Business Class Lounge — located at Satellite 1, Concourse C/D/F/G, 24-hour service, a variety of food, and shower rooms.
- Miracle First Class Lounge — more premium class high quality food Complete facilities
- The Coral Finest Business Class Lounge — Concourse C/D, beautiful design, private Cocoon zone.
- The Coral Executive Lounge — Concourse A (Domestic) open 05:00-22:00

Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
- Coral Executive Lounge — Supports Priority Pass, Lounge Key and DragonPass. Walk-in entrance fee is approximately 1,200 baht.

Phuket Airport (HKT)
- Miracle Lounge — convenient domestic lounge.

Things to know before using Lounge Key

Check card conditions before traveling.

Check the remaining number of times.

Domestic vs international lounges

Can you bring guests in?

Can children enter?

Entry-exit time

How to register Lounge Key through the app
- Download the Lounge Key app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Open the app, press "Create Your Account"
- Enter the credit card number that is eligible for Lounge Key.- The system will hold the limit of USD 3.25 for verification (will be returned later).
- Set Username and Password
- Once finished, you will see the Digital Card, number of attempts remaining. And you can search for lounges all over the world.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Do I have to pay for Lounge Key?

Is Lounge Key valid for domestic flights?

Don't have a supported credit card? Can I use Lounge Key?

Can I bring my family into the lounge?

Are Lounge Key and DragonPass different?

If the card is expired, will I be able to enter?

Can I cancel my Lounge Key?

Conclusion: Is Lounge Key worth it?