Capital One Lounge Fees Increase for Non-Cardholders

For those who are not eligible Capital One Credit CardVisiting a Capital One Lounge before a flight is now getting more expensive.

Although those who have one Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card or one Capital One Venture X Business Get unlimited access to Capital One lounges and other lounges Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card While some travelers enjoy discounted rates to Capital One lounges, other travelers must pay full price to access these lounges.

As of August 12, Capital One increased its admission fee for non-Capital One cardholders from $65 to $90. Children under 2 are still admitted free if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders can continue to bring two additional guests at no additional cost and pay a special rate of $45 for each additional guest. To share lounge access with family and friends, Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders can add authorized users who will also enjoy lounge access for themselves and up to two guests each at no additional cost.

It seems pretty clear that Capital One is trying to control capacity at its lounges and avoid the overcrowding issues often seen at American Express Centurion Lounge or long queues at Delta Sky Club.

We have contacted Capital One regarding the overage issue.

“We understand that access to the Capital One Lounge is a top concern for our customers, and we’re making this change to ensure customers have the best possible experience at the Capital One Lounge every time they visit,” a Capital One spokesperson told TPG.

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This is just the latest change to Capital One’s lounge access. Late last year, the publisher announced that Venture Rewards and Capital One Spark Miles for Business Cardholders will lose two complimentary annual lounge visits effective January 1, 2025. However, cardholders will continue to have access to Capital One lounges at a special rate of $45 for them and their guests per visit.

Overall, these changes should limit the number of non-cardholders who choose to pay for lounge access given the high prices. If you find yourself frequenting Capital One lounges multiple times a year, you’ll be much better off getting a Venture X or Venture X Business instead of paying these new non-cardholder entry fees.

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