320
Lounges in network
132
Airports worldwide
—
Free intl visits/year
How to access lounges
Apply & Activate Card
Get your Premier World Elite and activate it.
Enjoy Lounge Access
Swipe card or use Priority Pass at participating lounges.
Your access
Worldwide
Unlimited
Priority Pass — unlimited visits for primary cardholder. Supplementary cardholders can be added at £60/year.
Guest Policy
No free guests
approximately £24 per guest per visit.
What you get inside
Available facilities vary by lounge — confirm on each lounge page.
Pros
- Unlimited Priority Pass — no visit caps for primary cardholder
- Effectively free for Premier customers, comprehensive insurance
- LoungeKey access in addition to Priority Pass
Cons
- Requires HSBC Premier relationship
- High income or savings threshold to qualify (£50,000+)
- No free guest access — guests charged ~£24 per visit
Eligibility
HSBC Premier customer required (£50,000+ savings or income)
Best for
HSBC Premier banking customers
How you earn points
HSBC Premier points
source2 pts = 1 airline mile.
Earn rates only — we don't print a per-point cash value, since that depends on how you redeem.
Where the points go
HSBC Premier points → 11 transfer partners · 2:1 to milessource
e.g. British Airways Club, Qatar Privilege Club, Singapore KrisFlyer, Flying Blue
Other benefits
How it compares
HS Premier World Elite(this card) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fee What the bank charges you every year to hold this card. | £290/year | £20/month (£240/year) | £650/year |
| Access programme Which lounge network this card's access rules route through. | Priority Pass | DragonPass | American Express |
| Lounges in network How many lounges in Loungely's directory currently accept this card's access programme. | 320 | 149 | 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. | HSBC Premier banking customers | Avios collectors who want discounted rather than free lounge access | Heavy international travellers based in UK |
Explore comparisons
How does the Premier World Elite compare to the Avios Plus?
The Premier World Elite carries a higher annual fee (£290 vs. £240) than the Avios Plus. The Premier World Elite uses Priority Pass, while the Avios Plus uses DragonPass. The Premier World Elite reaches 320 lounges in Loungely's directory vs. 149 for the Avios Plus. See the full comparison table on this page for eligibility and guest-policy differences.
How does the Premier World Elite compare to the Platinum Card?
The Premier World Elite carries a lower annual fee (£290 vs. £650) than the Platinum Card. The Premier World Elite uses Priority Pass, while the Platinum Card uses American Express. The Premier World Elite reaches 320 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.
Premier World Elite — frequently asked
Does the Premier World Elite include Priority Pass?
The Premier World Elite unlocks lounge access via Priority Pass — unlimited visits (Priority Pass 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 Premier World Elite?
Loungely tracks 320 lounges across 132 airports in 48 countries that accept the Premier World Elite. Full list on this page — every row shows the specific access rule, guest policy, and last-verified date.
Can I bring guests with the Premier World Elite?
No free guests — approximately £24 per guest per visit.
What is the annual fee for the Premier World Elite?
£290/year per year, issued by HSBC. Eligibility: HSBC Premier customer required (£50,000+ savings or income).
Apply
Premier World Elite
Priority Pass with unlimited visits for primary cardholder
Affiliate link · Verify current terms on the bank's website before applying.