Archive for March, 2008
Spotlight On A Reader - Tyler Dikman
This week’s profile is of a young, successful web entrepreneur who is rumored to be the youngest invited black cardholder ever. Tyler Dikman has been an entrepreneur since a young age and it has paid off for him in a big way. If you want more info other than the interview below, here [...]
Centurion Application
Ever wondered what a Centurion application looks like? Well I have one for you. A member on flyertalk.com posted a copy of a the Centurion application he received. This application came from the Centurion UK office, so I am sure it will differ from the US one slightly. Anyone care to [...]
New Player In The Luxuary Card Market
MasterCard has a new high end charge card on the market. Is it a black card killer? Probably not since it is an invitation only card from a Dubai Bank, Dubai First. This card is intended for the super wealthy, i.e. not DeShawn Stevenson. I am sure DeShawn would love it because [...]
Spotlight On A Reader - Jim
I am going to attempt to profile individuals from various backgrounds and professions to give you all an idea of the different types of people who are black cardholders, and that they’re aren’t just celebrities. This week’s profile comes from a Lawyer named Jim
What is your name: Jim
How old are you: 43
Where are you [...]
How To Get a Black Card - Tip 1
Meeting the spend requirement for a black card can be very difficult for most people who want one. The spend requirement to qualify for a Centurion card is $250,000 in a year. One thing that everyone has to pay each year is taxes (this is geared toward people in the US). By [...]
Spotlight On A Reader - Amit Mehta
Welcome to the first, of what I hope will be many, in a series of spotlights on amex-black.com readers. This series will profile readers who are centurion members, their life, spending habits, and what they do for a living. Due to the buzz created by reader pictures, I figured this is the next [...]
New Weekly Series - Spotlight On A Reader
I am going to be starting a new weekly series on here called spotlight on a reader. My intention is to profile a reader of the site, who is also a centurion cardholder, describe their spending habits and what they do for a living. I have the first several spotlights lined up, but [...]
Centurion Cards In The Media
I have noticed there have been a few mentions of the Centurion card in mainstream media recently. Not that any of these are earth shattering news, but I am going to post about them anyway. In the Feb 21st issue of Rolling Stone, they profiled the train wreck that is Britney Spears. [...]
Is The Centurion Card Worth It?
If you ever consider getting the Centurion card, a question you must ask yourself is “is it worth it”. This is an expensive card to have, between the initiation fee, the annual fee, and the fee for extra cards. I have heard recently that some Centurion cardholders are not happy with their service, [...]
