Access to FNB Slow Lounge

[YodaSlay3r]

Is it possible to access the Slow Lounge at OR Tambo via FNB Pay instead of with my physical card, as I do not have my card with me at the moment

 

[Curious_Al]

Probably if they have the tap and pay machines.

 

[wizzypow]

In my experience they require the physical card to be present still

 

[IOPS]

In my experience they require the physical card to be present still

+1
@OP: Why not just go in and ask?

 

[Jasop]

There seem to be quite a few lounges at OR Tambo. Any recommendations for which is the best for international trips, and if FNB PW gives access to multiple?

Do you use the same lounges at departures and arrivals?

 

[whatwhat]

There seem to be quite a few lounges at OR Tambo. Any recommendations for which is the best for international trips, and if FNB PW gives access to multiple?

Do you use the same lounges at departures and arrivals?

FNB will give you access to the Slow Lounge and the Bidvest lounge. There are no lounges at arrival, just baggage collection.

Best lounge at ORTIA would be the Emirates lounge.

 

[Jasop]

FNB will give you access to the Slow Lounge and the Bidvest lounge. There are no lounges at arrival, just baggage collection.

Best lounge at ORTIA would be the Emirates lounge.

Thanks! Any preference between the FNB options, slow or bidvest?

 

[ebrahim786]

Thanks! Any preference between the FNB options, slow or bidvest?

Slow international and domestic at ORTIA were excellent - Highly recommended. Not sure of bidvest in Jhb. Bidvest at King Shaka was average.

 

[Spizz]

Apply for a Global Account and get 10 lounge visits a year to use in any airport with LoungeKey. I used it in Singapore recently, bargain of the century if you ask me.

 

[Jasop]

Yup I have that, planning to use on next overseas trip

 

[Gtx Gaming]

Apply for a Global Account and get 10 lounge visits a year to use in any airport with LoungeKey. I used it in Singapore recently, bargain of the century if you ask me.

Not locally, was charged for bidvest one in CPT international departures.

 

[Jasop]

Not locally, was charged for bidvest one in CPT international departures.

That's confusing

@whatwhat says bidvest at OR Tambo JHB is free

Why would they charge at bidvest at Cape Town?

 

[Spizz]

Not locally, was charged for bidvest one in CPT international departures.

That's odd. But I suppose using your FNB card for Slow lounge access in SA, and your Global card for International access is the way to go.

 

[Gtx Gaming]

That's odd. But I suppose using your FNB card for Slow lounge access in SA, and your Global card for International access is the way to go.

Indees but fnb does not have a lounge at cpt international departures, only jhb

 

[quovadis]

Thanks! Any preference between the FNB options, slow or bidvest?

Definitely Slow

 

[ele33]

Indees but fnb does not have a lounge at cpt international departures, only jhb

Within South Africa you have to use your PW Credit Card (not sure if PC works) to access the International Bidvest / Slow lounge.
Cape Town only has Bidvest lounge at the International departures, we are allowed to use this lounge with the PW credit card.

Only use the Global Visa card / Priority pass outside of South Africa.

 

[Gtx Gaming]

Within South Africa you have to use your PW Credit Card (not sure if PC works) to access the International Bidvest / Slow lounge.
Cape Town only has Bidvest lounge at the International departures, we are allowed to use this lounge with the PW credit card.

Only use the Global Visa card / Priority pass outside of South Africa.

Technically I am outside s.a as my passport was stamped saying I have left .


Yeah done think pc can use bidvest lounges.

 

[Jasop]

Thanks for replies, this info is helpful.

I checked the app under Ebucks>Airport Lounge and there is some general info, glad to see unlimited lounge visits on PW.

It specifies there both Slow and Bidvest Premier lounges but guess I'll stick to Slow in SA based on above comments.

Loungekey website has lots of details on their lounges around the world.

 

[whatwhat]

Within South Africa you have to use your PW Credit Card (not sure if PC works) to access the International Bidvest / Slow lounge.
Cape Town only has Bidvest lounge at the International departures, we are allowed to use this lounge with the PW credit card.

Only use the Global Visa card / Priority pass outside of South Africa.

Correct.

Use your FNB card inside SA and your priority pass or loungekey outside SA. Doesn't matter if you cleared customs or not, swiping the pp/lk on South African soil costs you a visit.

 

[Drifter]

Yep, access Slow lounge with PC cheque/credit card if you are on eBucks Tier 1 at least. You can only use your Loungekey abroad. Make sure you register on their website though.