Visa Black Card Approval

[jeffrey_MBP]

I received the infamous Visa Black Card today - great packaging - it's own box, heavy card.  Unfortunately, as I assumed, it is not a Visa Signature card.  Also, Barclays switched from Priority Pass lounges to Lounge Club.  I'm pretty irritated because PP has more lounges; however, you cannot buy into Lounge Club.  I may just piggy back off of the CL to get a few others up there, but it doesn't seem to compare to my Chase Sapphire Preferred or the AA World Elite.  The only outstanding benefit is the 2/1 travels costs (i.e. 50K = 1,000 ticket).  That may in itself warrant keeping the card.  I added  a picture of the package.

I'll keep you updated.  

[yudeology101]

Wow, nice packaging indeed.  How heavy is it? 

[FocusedAndDetermined]

Congrats!

[MsLadyRover]

Looks nice! Congratulations!

[jeffrey_MBP]

It actually has some serious weight to it. It's a soli piece of steel with carbon overlay on the back. The name and number are chrome and the VISA logo is laser etched. It doesn't look cheesy or anything. I probably would've opted against a plastic holder - hard cardboard like an Apple product would've worked better.

I'm going to Vegas for a week in March so I'll let you know if their concierge service is worth anything on VIP treatment or club access. They boast exclusive VIP access to the Wynn clubs - so I'll try it out and see if it's worth it. Maybe test out the airport pickup too.

[yudeology101]

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@jeffrey_MBP wrote:
It actually has some serious weight to it. It's a soli piece of steel with carbon overlay on the back. The name and number are chrome and the VISA logo is laser etched. It doesn't look cheesy or anything. I probably would've opted against a plastic holder - hard cardboard like an Apple product would've worked better.

I'm going to Vegas for a week in March so I'll let you know if their concierge service is worth anything on VIP treatment or club access. They boast exclusive VIP access to the Wynn clubs - so I'll try it out and see if it's worth it. Maybe test out the airport pickup too.

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Please do.  I'm a frequent Vegas visitor myself, perhaps I'll look into the card later on if its worth it.

[Thammer]

Man that card is very tempting! I've got great history with Barclays too so I'm sure they'd say yes...

[TXinandout]

Any scores? Anyone please share.

Tempting

[Rackham94]

Congrats!

[jeffrey_MBP]

My scores are in the low/mid-700s with a pretty good income.  However, I also have had a long relationship (closed accounts) with Barclays and never missed a payment.