# Three ADIB cards move to Visa Airport Companion

Source: https://kredit.ae/blog/three-adib-cards-move-to-visa-airport-companion

ADIB moved three cards from LoungeKey to Visa Airport Companion on 1 October 2026. See the affected cards and how to set up the app before flying.

Category: Announcements  
Published: 2026-10-01T08:00:00.000Z  
Author: Kredit

**ADIB Etihad Guest Visa Gold, Etihad Guest Visa Platinum and Exceed Visa Platinum** cardholders must now use **Visa Airport Companion (VAC)** for airport lounge access. The change took effect on **1 October 2026**. LoungeKey access ended for these three cards on the same date.

The practical change is the app you use before heading to a lounge. Download Visa Airport Companion and register the eligible card before your next trip.

## What's Changing for Your ADIB Card?

[ADIB’s notice](https://www.adib.ae/en/personal/cards/notices) identifies three affected products. Airport lounge access for these cards is now provided exclusively through Visa Airport Companion.

### Affected Cards:

- **Etihad Guest Visa Gold**
- **Etihad Guest Visa Platinum**
- **Exceed Visa Platinum**

Check the full name of your card against this list. Etihad Guest Visa Platinum and Etihad Guest Visa Gold are distinct products; a similar airline or bank name does not make another card part of this update. The same applies to Exceed Visa Platinum and other Exceed cards.

The change replaces LoungeKey as the access channel for the named cards. Use Visa Airport Companion when preparing for a lounge visit from 1 October onward.

## What You Need to Do

1. **Download Visa Airport Companion.** Search for the full app name in your phone’s app store.
2. **Register your eligible ADIB card.** Complete registration in the app before departure, so you can check your card’s lounge access while you still have time to prepare.
3. **Find your participating lounge.** Look up the airport and lounge you plan to use, then check its opening hours and entry details in the app.

Choose the lounge for the terminal you will actually depart from. On a journey with a connection, check the lounge at each airport you intend to visit rather than relying on a lounge you used on a previous trip.

Registration is the setup step; admission depends on your card’s lounge benefit and the participating lounge’s entry conditions. Check those details for the card you register before making plans for guests or additional visits.

## Ready to Explore Your Card Options?

For the migration details, read [ADIB’s official notice](https://www.adib.ae/en/personal/cards/notices). To compare products currently listed on Kredit, browse [ADIB credit cards](https://kredit.ae/banks/adib).

The three products named in the October notice are separate from the current ADIB cards listed in that comparison. Match the exact card name when checking benefits.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which ADIB cards moved to Visa Airport Companion on 1 October 2026?

Etihad Guest Visa Gold, Etihad Guest Visa Platinum and Exceed Visa Platinum. The October notice applies to these three named cards.

### Can I still use LoungeKey with these cards?

LoungeKey access for the three named cards ended on 1 October 2026. Airport lounge access is now provided exclusively through Visa Airport Companion.

### How do I prepare for my next lounge visit?

Download Visa Airport Companion, register your eligible ADIB card and check the participating lounge and its entry details before departure.