149
Lounges in network
64
Airports worldwide
0
Free intl visits/year
How to access lounges
Apply & Activate Card
Get your Avios Plus and activate it.
Enjoy Lounge Access
Swipe card or use Priority Pass at participating lounges.
Your access
Worldwide
Discounted access
DragonPass — approximately £24 per person per visit. No complimentary visits included.
What you get inside
Available facilities vary by lounge — confirm on each lounge page.
Pros
- Good Avios earning rate on all spend
- No foreign transaction fees
- Discounted lounge access via DragonPass
Cons
- No free lounge membership — DragonPass visits charged at ~£24 per person
- Not suitable if you want complimentary lounge access
- Limited additional travel benefits vs Amex Platinum
Eligibility
Open application, UK resident
Best for
Avios collectors who want discounted rather than free lounge access
How you earn points
Avios
sourceEarn rates only — we don't print a per-point cash value, since that depends on how you redeem.
Other benefits
How it compares
BA Avios Plus(this card) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fee What the bank charges you every year to hold this card. | £20/month (£240/year) | £290/year | £650/year |
| Access programme Which lounge network this card's access rules route through. | DragonPass | Priority Pass | American Express |
| Lounges in network How many lounges in Loungely's directory currently accept this card's access programme. | 149 | 320 | 48 |
| Spend condition Some cards require a minimum spend before domestic lounge access unlocks. Miss the target and access is blocked that period, even with the annual fee paid. | None No minimum spend to keep domestic access. | None No minimum spend to keep domestic access. | None No minimum spend to keep domestic access. |
| Guest policy Whether you can bring someone into the lounge with you, and what it costs them. | — | No free guests — approximately £24 per guest per visit. | — |
| Best for The type of traveller who gets the most value from this card. | Avios collectors who want discounted rather than free lounge access | HSBC Premier banking customers | Heavy international travellers based in UK |
Explore comparisons
How does the Avios Plus compare to the Premier World Elite?
The Avios Plus carries a lower annual fee (£240 vs. £290) than the Premier World Elite. The Avios Plus uses DragonPass, while the Premier World Elite uses Priority Pass. The Avios Plus reaches 149 lounges in Loungely's directory vs. 320 for the Premier World Elite. See the full comparison table on this page for eligibility and guest-policy differences.
How does the Avios Plus compare to the Platinum Card?
The Avios Plus carries a lower annual fee (£240 vs. £650) than the Platinum Card. The Avios Plus uses DragonPass, while the Platinum Card uses American Express. The Avios Plus reaches 149 lounges in Loungely's directory vs. 48 for the Platinum Card. See the full comparison table on this page for eligibility and guest-policy differences.
Avios Plus — frequently asked
Does the Avios Plus include DragonPass?
The Avios Plus unlocks lounge access via DragonPass — discounted access (~£24/visit) (DragonPass network). Depending on tier and issuer, that can mean unlimited Priority Pass visits, complimentary Amex Centurion access, or a limited quota of domestic visits per year. See the card's access-terms section for exact quotas.
How many lounges can I enter with the Avios Plus?
Loungely tracks 149 lounges across 64 airports in 34 countries that accept the Avios Plus. Full list on this page — every row shows the specific access rule, guest policy, and last-verified date.
How many free lounge visits does the Avios Plus give per year?
The Avios Plus includes 0 international visits per year. Additional visits are typically charged at the network's guest-fee rate.
What is the annual fee for the Avios Plus?
£20/month (£240/year) per year, issued by Barclays. Eligibility: Open application, UK resident.
Apply
Avios Plus
Discounted lounge access via DragonPass at approximately £24 per person per visit
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