American Express Black Card
Published on Mar 15, 2016
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American Express Black Card
What Is This Secret Card?
The American Express 'Black' card is an exclusive card that only Amex's best customers get to carry
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Centurion Card
- Created by American Express
- Only for High Net Worth individuals
- By invitation only
unusually, Amex created the Centurion card in response to a rumor of an ultra-exclusive card that the very wealthy or hollywood famous carried
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- Invite Only
- Must Spend at Least $250,000 per year on Amex card
- Luxury Travel and Items preferred
- Probably more on Office Supplies
- (Being famous probably helps too)
We believe you must spend at least $250,000 per year on another Amex card, and maybe, just maybe, American Express will invite you to apply
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What Are The Benefits?
Most of the benefits are the same as the regular Platinum card, although there are a few special ones for Centurion members
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Centurion Lounge
- Reserved Tables
- Fine Champagne
- Premium Scotch
- (Not available to Platinum members)
At Centurion Lounges in airports, there are tables reserved for Black card carriers, and a secret drinks menu with a nicer champagne option, as well as a premium scotch. These change over time, and a not available in any way to Platinum card holders
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Fine Hotels & Resorts
- All Platinum Benefits
- Some Hotels give Upgrade at Booking
- Extra $100+ Property Credit
The regular Fine Hotels and Resorts benefits apply, in addition to an extra $100+ hotel credit, and some luxury hotel chains give a room upgrade at booking time (not just checkin)
You can learn more about the Fine Hotels and Resorts program at FHRNews - https://www.fhrnews.com
You can learn more about the Fine Hotels and Resorts program at FHRNews - https://www.fhrnews.com
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Travel Benefits
- Delta SkyMiles Platinum
- Avis President's Club
- Hertz Platinum
As a Centurion, you also get a better level bump at Avis and Hertz, as well as Platinum membership in Delta SkyMiles
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"WOW" Offers
- $500 Credit at Shangri-La hotels
- $500 Gift Card at Tiffanys
- Free Single Night at Hotels (no other nights needed)
A few times a year, there are also "WOW" offers. Usually a $500 credit of some type, or a free single night at a luxury hotel (with no other nights needed).
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- Initiation Fee: $7,500
- Annual Fee: $2,500
- Additional Card: $2,500
There's a one-time $7,500 application fee, and then $2,500 per year after that. Additional cards for family members also cost $2,500
These numbers vary based on country, and have changed significantly over time
These numbers vary based on country, and have changed significantly over time
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If You Value:
- The Fine Hotels & Resorts extra benefits
- Centurion Concierge Service
- The occasional "WOW" Offers
- The cachet of an unusual card
Maybe!
If you can use the extra Fine Hotels and Resorts benefits, or the WOW offers, then you can actually get this card to pay for itself.
For most of us, it's unlikely to be a good deal, but we're probably not going to be invited anyway!
If you can use the extra Fine Hotels and Resorts benefits, or the WOW offers, then you can actually get this card to pay for itself.
For most of us, it's unlikely to be a good deal, but we're probably not going to be invited anyway!
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Centurion or Platinum Member?
Visit FHRNews.COM To Learn More
If you have a Centurion or Platinum card, and you want to find out about the free nights with the Fine Hotels and Resorts program, sign up for the free newsletter at FHRNews
https://www.fhrnews.com
https://www.fhrnews.com
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