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Mastercard premier lounge access eligibility update for entry

Effective 1 March 2026, updates will be applied to the airport lounge access service for Mastercard cardholders, in accordance with the details outlined in the table below.

To enjoy access to more than 1,200 airport lounges worldwide using a Mastercard card, please download the Mastercard Travel Pass application and follow the instructions provided within the app.

Credit Cards

Offerings

 Eligibility condition

Guest eligibility

Total number of usages per calendar year before and after eligibility condition

SAB Premier Credit Card

Current Offering

Not applicable

Maximum of one guest per visit

Unlimited

Updated Offering Effective 1 March 2026

cardholders are required to spend SAR 3.75 internationally every 90 days on their credit card.

No guest eligibility

20 usages

 

Q1: What has changed in the lounge access benefits?

  • The +1 lounge access for the MasterCard Premier Credit Card has been removed.
  • Updated the visits to 20 visits per year.
  • To enjoy lounge access, cardholders are required to spend SAR 3.75 internationally every 90 days on their eligible credit card.

Q2: Which cards are affected by this update?

 MasterCard Premier Credit Card

 

Q3: What is the new eligibility requirement for the MasterCard Premier Credit Cards?

Effective 1 March 2026, there will be no +1 guest access to the SAB MasterCard Premier Credit Card. Only the cardholder will have access to the applicable lounges.

 

Q4: How many lounge visits are allowed per year?

MasterCard Premier Credit Card: Unlimited visits

 

Q5: How many guests are allowed under the updated benefits?

MasterCard Premier Credit Card: Guest access is not available

 

Q6: Why was this change introduced?

This update is as part of an effort to enhance the overall lounge experience, ensure fair usage, and align with updated benefit structures set by the card scheme.

 

Q7: How will customers be informed about this change?

Customers will receive an SMS notification explaining the update and will be directed to SAB website for full details.

 

Q8: Where can customers find more information?

Customers can visit the SAB website for further information. For inquiries please call: 8001160099