It's not about a cost-benefit analysis. It's about ego. Some people want the ego rush of throwing the Centurion card on the table in front of your business associates. That's also why some people wear a Rolex. A Casio also tells time as well, but it's not a Rolex
The Centurion card is a flex card for rich people, plain and simple, that's why it doesn't have a sign up bonus. Having said that, I would definitely get one once I become one of those high valved individuals.
Hey daniel I love your stuff, but correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the centurion card provided delta diamond status? I'm definitely no authority as I don't hold the card but I just wanted to ask
Thanks for your question Chad! As I don't hold the card either I am only going by what I have read on different reviews from Forbes and the Points Guy. Hopefully I will have a Centurion card one day and will be able to give you a definitive answer!
Just got my hands on the AMEX Centurion Black Card, expected a Rolls Royce experience but ended up with an old Ford ride. Over INR 11 lacs in fees for a first-year experience that underdelivers on its service, resourcefulness and grand promises. Dedicated Relationship Manager? More like an email responder who works weekdays when you need them most on weekends. Concierge services are slow, often incomplete and handled by trainees who've sent me others' tickets by mistake TWICE. They talk about the "ask us anything" service, but they struggle with simple tasks like buying tickets from regional European airlines. As for the airport lounge access, you might as well be on their Platinum plan because there's virtually no difference. Higher ticket prices if you want their airport services, and a whopping 3.5% surcharge on overseas spending - 50% higher than others. I've been with AMEX for 28 years and this experience has been a disappointment. Tried to revert to Platinum and get a refund, but they'd rather lose a loyal client. Now escalating to Consumer Affairs and RBI. Beware of the hidden truth behind the shiny Centurion Black Card! Let's hold brands accountable for what they promise. Anyone else with similar experiences?
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It's not about a cost-benefit analysis. It's about ego. Some people want the ego rush of throwing the Centurion card on the table in front of your business associates. That's also why some people wear a Rolex. A Casio also tells time as well, but it's not a Rolex
The Centurion card is a flex card for rich people, plain and simple, that's why it doesn't have a sign up bonus. Having said that, I would definitely get one once I become one of those high valved individuals.
Me too!
You’ve failed to mention the private club access that Centurion members have complimentary access to.
Hey daniel I love your stuff, but correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the centurion card provided delta diamond status? I'm definitely no authority as I don't hold the card but I just wanted to ask
Thanks for your question Chad! As I don't hold the card either I am only going by what I have read on different reviews from Forbes and the Points Guy.
Hopefully I will have a Centurion card one day and will be able to give you a definitive answer!
Just got my hands on the AMEX Centurion Black Card, expected a Rolls Royce experience but ended up with an old Ford ride. Over INR 11 lacs in fees for a first-year experience that underdelivers on its service, resourcefulness and grand promises.
Dedicated Relationship Manager? More like an email responder who works weekdays when you need them most on weekends. Concierge services are slow, often incomplete and handled by trainees who've sent me others' tickets by mistake TWICE.
They talk about the "ask us anything" service, but they struggle with simple tasks like buying tickets from regional European airlines. As for the airport lounge access, you might as well be on their Platinum plan because there's virtually no difference.
Higher ticket prices if you want their airport services, and a whopping 3.5% surcharge on overseas spending - 50% higher than others. I've been with AMEX for 28 years and this experience has been a disappointment. Tried to revert to Platinum and get a refund, but they'd rather lose a loyal client. Now escalating to Consumer Affairs and RBI.
Beware of the hidden truth behind the shiny Centurion Black Card! Let's hold brands accountable for what they promise. Anyone else with similar experiences?
It's not that bad but i agree with the unreliable service in the sense that they often misquote prices
People watching here , cant even get invited to get that card HAHA
there is NOTHING exclusive about the AMEX platinum anymore
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