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We have a family business, a lady once walked in and gave me this card to charge for a hefty purchase that she decided on in less than 2 minutes. I inserted it into the machine and it showed an error (my fault). I looked at her and said ‘ma’am, maybe you’ve run out of money on this card’ She laughed for 5 minutes straight. It’s only later I found out that she was one of the elite in Hong Kong😂😂😂

I've only known 2 people that owned this card. Both of them are so low-profile, you won't even know they're rich. I've had the privilege of holding the card and it's metal. It's got some weight to it. What does a poor person like me to do? MAKE IT CLINK ON THE TABLE. This happened in 2 different settings. Separately they said the same thing: "I just knew you would do that!" LMAO

The $5000 USD annual fee comes with some unusual perks. There are sales at many retail stores that are for Centurion card holders only. They open the store after regular hours to allow better customer service. There is also a concierge service where you can call a number 24 hours per day to get information on specialty stores, restaurants etc. I have a friend who worked there. He would get an art supply or music store to open at 3 am because a celebrity wanted to buy stuff. That was spur of the moment and not pre-planned like the late night sales. Same with an Amex member restaurant. Someone would get out of bed and make a full meal to deliver to a tour bus or hotel.

Back in the early 90's I was a sales rep for a telco company out for a meal with a number of colleagues. The bill came and the 'Amex Topper' Game was played - this is where the lowest card also paid for the the highest card's meal. So there was the usual card's/corporate green cards, a few gold cards one platinum card (mine) and then from the quietest guy at the table a black Centurion card lands on the top of the pile. Everyone stop talking. We had heard of it, but never seen one. The owner, said, 'Not to worry lads, it's on me tonight'. The waiter called over the Manager, as he had not heard of or seen one, the manager also had not seen one. The guy chuckled and said he should call Amex and just read out the name and number and things would be verified. The manager did so and as the bill was processed we got two bottles of Champagne, on the house, to finish the evening. When pressed by the people on the table all he said was 'You have to be invited to own one and it works everywhere, even if the place does not accept Amex'. Never seen one since.

My coworker and friend in France has one. He's not making over $1M a year, but he easily puts $250K a year on it. The card has helped us with restaurant reservations, like getting into the Jules Verne restaurant in the Eiffel Tower, on 2 days' notice, which usually takes 6 months or longer to get. Otherwise, its the same concierge you get with the Platinum AMEX card. We've traveled to Dubai on the card and I've never seen the extra airport help/special check in/or private security line you mention.

This card is primarily beneficial to business people. The truly rich don't need or want any of the "perks" involved with it. For example a "concierge" when traveling. They have their own personal assistants that handle everything for them. Airline perks mean little to someone who owns his/her own personal jet. Hotel perks are meaningless when you can just have your people arrange your bookings in the finest suites of the best hotels etc. Of what benefit are cruise ship perks to someone who owns their own yacht or can charter one whenever they feel like it? No this card is only of interest to those who have to work for a living such as top level attorneys or business people who have a high level of income but still have to work very hard to make it and usually the card is issued to the business and used by the individual. There is a big difference between multi-millionaires and billionaires. I doubt people like Bezos would be found anywhere near a commercial airline or cruise ship.

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My former boss had/has a black Amex, one day he invited us out for drinks, all great. At the end of the night, our way to the underground station we stopped at McDonalds and he tried to buy a cheeseburger, ironically his black card was declined. Apparently Amex does not think a rich person would spend £1 at McDonalds.

That card is definitely full of perks, which very few can afford, but those perks are not actually "free". The annual costs of the card pays for a lot of that. Anyone who can fit the requirements should not hesitate, the prestige and benefits are worth it. The customer support is dedicated and can help cardmembers get priceless assistance. They can even help you get tickets to premium events for which anyone alone would not be able to.

I know a couple who have their own black card. Didn't realize they had a black card until we were out to dinner, and I insisted that I cover the meal since we were staying at their home for a few days. She asked to look at the bill, and I obliged. She then grabbed my card, threw down the Centurion and wouldn't give mine back until the waiter came back with the receipt.

*Well, I never had a rich parents but at least I have Mr GARDNER to TEACH ME.*

I worked for a Ski Resort about 80 miles west of Denver managing one of the ticket offices. When the wonderful folks from south of the border would come up and go skiing, I would typically see 2 or 3 of the Titanium based cards a day. Every single of the gentleman were gracious and well spoken and would think nothing of buying their group of 8-12 people (grand parents their spouses, kids, their kids friends, the nannies, etc.) a full ticket for 7-10 days. Even when people were saying they wouldn't ski all that much. The buyer would typically say but you might... My wife worked at a store that not only sold high end clothing but top of the line ski and snowboard equipment. I would be asked where they could rent good equipment and I would give several names of shops including hers. She told me later about how much these large groups would come in and buy for their stay. A fashion forward ski jacket could start around $1200 Same for the ski pants. And of course, you can't ski in the same clothes every day.... They would also buy their boots instead of renting them so they would fit right. And probably the skis because the skis looked scratched. Most times, they would leave them behind when they left due to custom fees. The Japanese tourists would do the same with the equipment, but, according to our friends who worked in the hotels, they would leave them behind, especially Golf Clubs. I found that of the people who were using the Black card, most were quite, low-key foreign business owners who travailed extensively. And used the security features that the card offered when they traveled out of the country. Because, yes, I did see men and women with dark glasses on, and spiral corded ear buds, and noticed them talking into their cuffs. But the "Boss" ignored them and asked me politely to ignore them as well as he didn't want to spook his kids. .

I’m taking my American Express card and spray painting it black tonight✅😁🙌💯👻

Time Stamp: 01:56 you said Amazon decided to create a black card.

My Mother had one for a few years but canceled it when she realized she wasn't using many of the perks it came with so it cost more than it was worth.

Interesting how AMEX is so important in the USA, and yet is frequently not accepted in Europe. Visa and MasterCard are the norm over here.

I worked years ago at Heathrow at car rental and met few people with these, always dressed subtly and tight spending money but the cards did authorise the quickest!

I ran into a very nice gentleman who had one when I work in a high-end retail store about 20 years ago. We started up a conversation he told me everything that's in this video. He told me he does take advantage of everything and makes his life much easier. Also he mentioned it gets delivered to you in a very fancy box. Any retailer that accepts American Express has to allow card members to skip any wait no matter how long the wait is. Even if the wait is years. Crazy!

Favorite Mark Twain quote- "I am opposed to millionaires, but it would be dangerous to offer me the position!"

I've seen the Amex Black Card in the late 80's before I moved from NYC. I stood behind a lady waiting to pay for purchases with my son, I was going to pay with my Amex Gold and the lady in front one upped me with the Black.

The card for the elite

I worked at Beaver Creek ski resort in Colorado. It caters to the super rich and I was selling private ski lessons for $795 a day. I handled many of these cards. The coolest thing about them is that they're not made of plastic, but rather some kind of metal that feels like polished stone. naturally they weigh quite a bit more than your typical card.

I have the Platinum card and I haven't used all the perks enough to know if the Centurion card would be worth it. From what I have read and from reviews, there is a big difference between the Platinum card and Black card but that the same time there isn't. There is trade offs for the platinum card though like instead of private airport escorting, you can TSA pre check and then go to the lounges. You kinda get the same perks but they aren't private.

As a Physician I’ve been a AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURIAN MEMBER since June 2020. Best decision ever being a Surgeon has its benefits.

Saw one once while working as a front desk clerk. The guest that had it was pretty low key. In fact, he talked with me for a bit, telling stories from his time owning some other hotels. He might have been the wealthiest person I’ve ever had a conversation with, but he was no hassle about it. Quite a departure from the clown trying to be a baller that same night playing “let’s make a deal” over a bottle of Dom that he didn’t want to pay list price for.

Well put together!

Awesome video! The views doesnt do this video any justice! Thanks for the effort!

I first saw a black card when I was checking into Nickelodeon Hotel in Orlando 2009 - our check-in person had it...his dad was ultra rich banking family (so you never know by what someone does-what money they have) . Then I saw a black card at the orthodontist when a mom pulled it out to pay-I was told she owned a medical equipment company. I am in FLORIDA - MIAMI luxury capital- since then I am sure the number of AMEX Black running around has tripled💰💰💰 along with all the Bentley's. OWNERSHIP is overrated ACCESS is everything!!!-my billionaire friend's saying. May all who run or read this feed be blessed with health, joy and much prosperity!

I was talking with someone about this card yet a few hours later "KZfaq " recommends me this video........yep I have been watch

I’ve only known one person who had the Black Card. He was a partner in the law firm that handled Enron’s account 🧐

You slap that card down at Applebee’s to impress your baby momma’s. LoL

Amex Platinum Member since 2003, love the card and benefits though the benefits have shifted towards travel more than everyday perks. I would love the black card, just for achievement purposes alone.

Thanks for the hardwork on the video!

The Platinum AMEX has served me well with great benefits and many perks (many which were mentioned in this video). If you have that much disposable income to be offered the Centurion Card, have at it and enjoy the secret benefits .

found one lying on my my Arab billionaire client's table I used to work with. He saw me look at it and I said wow, and he shrugged it off like its nothing hahaha

Good pointers about Black Amex, I’ve been a Platinum member since 1984, their service to member is excellent and enough for our needs. The Black Card was offered by the annual cost for our budget was prohibited.

one card to rule them all, one card to find them, one card card to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them

The Centurion card is heavy in the hand and most credit card readers don't like that metal. The tap feature eliminated those problems. I've seen four of these in my life. I've read that the annual fees and spending minimums are high.

This is giving a whole new meaning to customer service

I've used my Black card everywhere I go. Some places actually give me grief and I'm being respectful of the establishment. It's either complete attention or none at all. 🎼 Chocolate rain 🎼...

The first time I saw one of these bad boys in person was when I was working at the Apple Store in Lenox Mall (Atlanta, Ga.) and T-Pain comes in needing to replace one of his Mac towers that bit it…I helped him customize his new machine and when it was time to pay, he whipped out the Black Card…$16K later he was happy. 😊

When Mercedes Mclaren was introduced for the first time in a car event, I asked the Mercedes guys if I could buy it right now, his answer: "Yes if you got an american express black" I was like sad face

so this is how a full blown commercial looks like :)

I had a former boss who had one. It's also made of metal, not plastic, and I've heard you have to have a million dollars liquid assets available, as one of the qualifications.

Awesome Video!

Unfortunately in today's world, I would stay with the green one or maybe gold. Flash the platinum or black and people will take note and sometimes not for the better

Great Video!

Good video, but everything that was mentioned I already know and not that much different AMEX Platinum, I seen people who had the card and went back to Platinum and the reason the perks wasn't worth the price.

My grandad has one of these cards it’s a big flex😭

I was working at Party City many years ago when I saw my first black card. The owner was the nicest guy in the world but clearly was only there because he forgot someone's birthday 😅

This video was a great advert I need one now

As a Black Card holder I can attest to its elite spending prowess.. anything I ask for including exclusive events and experiences is just a phone call away.

You get all these perks with the platinum card

Which software do you use for editing

I had the gold card once upon a time. It was great for business travel, special lounges and free drinks and food. I was invited to get the platinum card but the yearly fee was $2500 so I passed. Didn't need whatever the extra perks were...

Great video!

Thank you for sharing.

the holder of the black card is some of the nicest people hospitality u ever meet

Do they charge u for the concierge service?

I have four different "black cards" from various banks. I still pay with my phone or Apple Watch🤣

I find it really funny that for its legendary greed, Disney doesn't offer a black Disney Visa that will allow users to get into any theme park free once a month and get all the perks of their lower level credit cards with it. I thought for a while that they would do this but so far, zip. Nothing.

It’s a very American thing to get something that makes you feel important. When you drive a BMW you also have an access to a concierge 😂 Travelling on Delta with privileges, wow what an honor 😂😂😂 Now I want one 😂 especially since Seinfeld has one

1:55 "amazon"? these ai generated farm factory videos can't even get something so simple right.

I have a black Amex card but it is not a Centurion card. It is the limited edition Delta Reserve card that is made from the skin of a 747 airliner. It is engraved with an image of a 747. The current perks justify the annual fee. However, the anticipated changes to Delta's Skymiles program may cause me to downgrade to a lesser card.

Absolutely, I would get one!

I used to have one. So did my friends. We thought we were oh-so-cool. I still think I have a pic of us with our cards as a KZfaq video thumbnail to be funny.

Merchants don't like Amex vs visa or mastercard because Amex charges a higher Comission to the Merchant. It's also not as widely accepted world wide. It costs too much . Warren Buffest would never use one.

I figured why I had the American express white card. 😂😂😂😂. Levels to this shyt.

I would say that the Platinum is just like the Centurion and IF you know all the pros of the card you will enjoy as much! Obviously there is no Private Jet ride s are includes to Platinum but hey, If some one has the money to enjoy why Black? Platinum Amex has like 90% of the benefits and waaaaaaaay less fees! Your thoughts?

Funny how this videos appears on my feed and I just hit mine 2 weeks ago 🤣

This video is an information fishing expedition, providing just enough interesting tidbits to loosen the lips of anyone that is in the know....

Use to travel a lot. In Europe I. Would work out of Cambridge for four years. Always used AE. Arrived in Cambridge with practically no cash because I knew AE would supply it. Imagine my shock when the AE office had closed. An associate loaned me pounds to get to London and get some pounds. But since I totally relied on AE this trip was troublesome as other AE offices had also closed. Now I only use Schwab and Visa..

It’s going to be impossible to get one of these… but anyway thanks for the great video!

Yeah a buddy of mine used his to call for a helicopter pick up on South Beach... It's kinda wild

The most unique thing that I have ever seen purchased with the senator card. Was when I was at the local BMW dealership for service. His average looking guy was looking at an M7 BMW. I can’t remember what the sticker price was but it wasn’t cheap and he was looking at the one directly above it. He went on a test ride and both of them And he came back and the sales rep said. Which one do you like? He replied do you like the Alpena or Alpine? Version the best that has reached out as wallet people status center and handed to the guy. I think this will cover it. At that time themanager of this particular location came out, introduced himself and replied they’ll be no problem take care of the paperwork an hour later, the man drove off in his new BMW. Personally, I’ve had the platinum card and for me that would be fine.

I don't see the rumor mentioned about how the card came to be. In 1977 Craig Thomas wrote one of his spy thrillers, "FireFox." In one of the series' books, the American is trapped and being hunted in Russia. He goes to an airport and uses an AMEX Black Card. Using the card, he buys a jet and makes it to safety. Supposedly after people read the popular novel, there were people inquiring about obtaining a Black Card. It didn't exist, so AMEX saw a marketing opportunity. The only thing we do know is the Black Card was unheard of until Thomas' book.

Sorry, my Platinum card has a bunch of awesome benefits & really, the Marriott? Yeah, that's high class right there. And I can pick up my own dry cleaning, thank you very much.

My stepdad has one, it's made of titanium and has no expire date, and it only accepts signature, it does give him a lot of privileges anywhere he travels

If I won a lottery big dollar jackpot, I might consider it, but probably settle for the platinum or gold.

If I was invited then I’d probably get one just for the hell of it, but to be honest most places here in the UK don’t even accept Amex cards anymore at all so the problem would be actually being able to use it. 🤷‍♂️

Looks like a great card. I hope someday 🙏 soon I can qualify to get this card. I am CEO and I spend around $1,000.000. Per year. Good luck all.

A friend of mine doesn't think the black card is worth it. They think the platinum is better especially when it comes to the much less annual fee.

That is truly creepy that Amex conducts a rather deep investigation into your finances before inviting you 😮

Just an FYI, at minute 1:55 the video says "Amazon decided to capitalize on the whole ordeal....", kind of a little glitch there.

Rumor has it that the black card offers free weekly trips to Epstein Island.

I have 2 of this cards and one I m using when I shop to Lidl !

I don’t think the super rich are staying at Marriott.

And to think I was mailed this invite and I threw away the invite. I didn’t know what an honor this was…. Oh well

I worked in Harrods for many years and have served many millionaires that paid with there Black Amex card how cool 😎

Can we use apple pay with the black card?

This Card is my whole motivation my life goal is to receive this invitation

I was offered one - fantastic presentation, however I’m not sure it is worth it over and above what the platinum gives you, especially because of the fee

Did you notice at time 1:54ish, you called it the Amazon card? 😀

Had an Amex card with a pretty big credit line got rid of it. I pay cash for everything now and I live a simple life. Being debt-free equals stress-free.

dang like maybe I should get this card for my self this black card is fasinating and I just can't get my mind off it but won't they charge you with a very high interest

what is recommended black card

I’ve painted my Platinum card black. Wish me luck! 😆

When it first came in 90th it was really exclusive..nowdays alots of people have it..and the centurion service gotten worse then it was.

Somebody had it in zim and i saw it last week and had no clue😂😂 i even touched it and thought it was just some weird metal bank card