
The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.įurther Reading: The inside scoop on the Amex Centurion (black) card Bottom lineįor most people, the Centurion card is a hard-to-justify expense, even if you're one of the lucky few who gets invited to apply. The information for the Amex Centurion card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. This is in addition to more "normal" functions like arranging tours and excursions and helping you score reservations at exclusive restaurants. The concierge arranged a combination of vans, ferries and planes, at a time when thousands of other travelers were trying to get off the island. The concierge was able to help evacuate TPG from Bali when a volcano eruption closed the airport.

The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. I would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. It's hard to put a value on an individual, but TPG loves his concierge enough to keep renewing his Amex Business Centurion card year after year. One of the biggest perks of Centurion membership, in addition to access to exclusive lifestyle events and some very expensive surprise gifts, is the personal concierge who can help arrange all of your travel, restaurant reservations and more. Centurion cardholders enjoy Delta Platinum Medallion, Hilton Diamond and Marriott Gold status. So how does Amex justify such hefty fees, including a total of at least $15,000 in the first year alone? It all comes down to the soft perks of the Centurion card, which is sure to forever change the way you travel.

If you manage to get invited, this also isn't a card you'll want to put much, if any spending on, as it only earns 1 Membership Reward point per dollar spent, with a 50% bonus for purchases over $5,000. New cardmembers need to pay a $10,000 initiation fee and a $5,000 annual fee, making this one of the most expensive credit cards out there. The Amex Centurion card has always been a very interesting and expensive value proposition.
