Not sure why everyone was trolling. We have people on the forum that can qualify for one and this might be helpful to them.
Is this the black card that is almost ceramic like? I worked at Avis for 8 and a half years and 1 or 2 came through that I swiped. These were the only non-plastic credit cards that I ever saw come through, but this was 2006-2015, so the CSP-type metal cards weren't as prevalent then.
You guys are killing me...best laugh I’ve had all day!😂😂
I thought about it... for like 1 second for curiosity's sake but didn't want to poke the bear as they say
I spend decently across all of my Amex cards... maybe 90k/year, but that's well short of the rumored 250k minimum spend to be invited. I have heard stories of people being invited at a much lower threshold... but I'm sure it's very rare.
I am very interested in learning more about the new ultra premium card that's been leaked. Question is will it be invite only or available for general app? Maybe if we submit to the Centurion Link it will put us on the radar for that one when it comes out.
@Anonymous wrote:I thought about it... for like 1 second for curiosity's sake but I don't want to poke the bear as they say. I spend decently across all of my Amex cards... maybe 90K/year, but that's well short of the rumored 250k minimum spend to be invited. I have heard stories of people being invited at a much lower threshold... but I'm sure it's very rare.
I am very interested in learning more about the new ultra premium card that's been leaked. Question is will it be invite only or available for general app? Maybe if we submit to the Centurion Link it will put us on the radar for that one when it comes out.
That widely-cited $250k figure is many years old and I suspect very outdated. Also, Amex recently increased the AF on it, suggesting the requirements have tightened further.
The exact Centurion requirements aren't clear, but from a recent discussion on FT:
Business invitation at $5M/2 months (~$30M/year)
Business invitation at $20M/year
Business invitation at $15M/year
An Amex rep reportedly said they expect $400k/month spend
The reports seem to be cases of people who were already spending a lot moving from revolvers to charge cards, or already spending on a Platinum and requesting the card.
I filled it out because why not? I know my spending is so far from the minimum there's no fear it will cross an underwriter's desk and make them bust a gut laughing.
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Not to sound like a case of sour grapes, but the perks it offers over and above the Platinum card really aren't ones I'd be interested in if I did qualify. I hate being waited on and catered to and prefer to shop online. When I have to pay an annual fee it needs to be for perks I want and am willing to pay a moderate price for.
@TSlop wrote:Is this the black card that is almost ceramic like? I worked at Avis for 8 and a half years and 1 or 2 came through that I swiped. These were the only non-plastic credit cards that I ever saw come through, but this was 2006-2015, so the CSP-type metal cards weren't as prevalent then.
Titanium, but yes The American Express Centurion Card is the (in)famous "black card."
