Credit Cards

[TheBronxBomber]

I was just reading about the differences between the black & platinum cards. For nearly a year, I've averaged 20k per month on my AMEX platinum card. I pretty much use the card for everything. I was wondering if I would accept the membership to upgrade if the invitation was sent to me. After reviewing the info on the Black card, I think I would decline. Although I do believe that what they offer with the card is great, I couldn't benefit from the extras. I believe that the platinum card is just right for me.

[pizzadude]

Yeah I think the Centurion card is mostly a status symbol ~ a lot of the benefits are the same as Platinum, but I'm sure that is does have some perks that come along with the $5,000 AF.

[CS800]

I thought the AF on the Black was $2500?

The Platinum is sufficient for a lot of heavy spenders. Like Pizza said ,I think its more status.

[911gt34life]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0JK0H5o1Sg

[pizzadude]

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CS800 wrote:

I thought the AF on the Black was $2500?

The Platinum is sufficient for a lot of heavy spenders. Like Pizza said ,I think its more status.

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You are correct, sir.   The initiation fee is $5,000, and the AF is $2,500.   Kinda like joining a country club...

[Walt_K]

Doesn't it give mid-tier elite status to a few airlines.  I could see it potentially being worthwhile to a person who travels a moderate amount but doesn't consolidate their travel to one airline. 

[TheBronxBomber]

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Walt_K wrote:

Doesn't it give mid-tier elite status to a few airlines.  I could see it potentially being worthwhile to a person who travels a moderate amount but doesn't consolidate their travel to one airline. 

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I travel at least 75 flights a year. I fly Delta majority of the time. Now, I'm not going to lie, I would love to open my wallet and see a Centurion card. It's great looking card.

[CS800]

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pizzadude wrote:

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CS800 wrote:

I thought the AF on the Black was $2500?

The Platinum is sufficient for a lot of heavy spenders. Like Pizza said ,I think its more status.

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You are correct, sir.   The initiation fee is $5,000, and the AF is $2,500.   Kinda like joining a country club...

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Well they can keep their titanium card at $7500 initial cost

[Uncle_Money]

I just called the Centurion department to see if I had an invite.. nothing yet! They noted my account for interest.

I meet their minimum spend amount of $250K per year between my personal and business platinum accounts so I'm eagerly awaiting an invite, which I'm going to take when the time comes!

What can I say, UM is a sucker for the CC status

[CS800]

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TheBronxBomber wrote:

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Walt_K wrote:

Doesn't it give mid-tier elite status to a few airlines.  I could see it potentially being worthwhile to a person who travels a moderate amount but doesn't consolidate their travel to one airline. 

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I travel at least 75 flights a year. I fly Delta majority of the time. Now, I'm not going to lie, I would love to open my wallet and see a Centurion card. It's great looking card.

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Bronx you are a high roller like Tanner