Canadian Centurion (2008 - 2023)
Jun 23, 2014, 12:05 am
#661
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Vancouver
Programs: Amex Centurion
Posts: 150
Just go for it man, get them to transfer you. They'll "note" you account.
While they may not send you an invite right away, they'll note that you're interested.
I'd bet they'll monitor you account, types of spending, etc...
I could be wrong, but I think there is more then they look at other than net worth, and spending habits. But I'm not getting in to that.
Just have them note you're interested... Better that they start monitoring your account now, then later!
And actually one other interesting note.
Before I had my cent card, I never saw one, or knew of anyone that had one (with the exception of some American dude who's not worth mentioning, lol.).
All of a sudden I'm meeting Canadian Cent holders left, right, and center. It's weird! And they aren't even new invites, they are long time cent holders without the chips in their cards! They are actually surprised mine is chipped!
While they may not send you an invite right away, they'll note that you're interested.
I'd bet they'll monitor you account, types of spending, etc...
I could be wrong, but I think there is more then they look at other than net worth, and spending habits. But I'm not getting in to that.
Just have them note you're interested... Better that they start monitoring your account now, then later!
And actually one other interesting note.
Before I had my cent card, I never saw one, or knew of anyone that had one (with the exception of some American dude who's not worth mentioning, lol.).
All of a sudden I'm meeting Canadian Cent holders left, right, and center. It's weird! And they aren't even new invites, they are long time cent holders without the chips in their cards! They are actually surprised mine is chipped!
What Province in Canada are you at? East coast or West?
Jun 23, 2014, 6:44 am
#662
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 77
In all honesty the chip doesn't bug me. On top of that, I like that the magnetic strip isn't being used (for security reasons) most of the time.
I'm in Alberta, Calgary in particular.
Jun 23, 2014, 12:06 pm
#663
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 648
Very annoyed with Amex. I've had a card since 1990, and a Centurion since it was issued in Canada. I'm moving to the US next month and called to use Global Transfer and was told they the US people would have to review my account for eligibility. They reviewed and told me that I don't qualify. I probably spend something in the range of $150,000 and I see on some sites that they require $250,000 to get the card in the US now, but not a great way to treat members who have been paying their high fees despite deteriorating benefits for many years. I have a Private Banking Visa Infinite, but the benefits are lousy. I also had a US Citi Prestige and so far it seems pretty good. I may end up dumping AMEX and sticking with the Citi card.
I called Canadian customer service for help and was told that it's out of their hands, and they have had other unhappy Canadian Centurion members with the same issue. Any suggestions, or should I just dump the card?
I called Canadian customer service for help and was told that it's out of their hands, and they have had other unhappy Canadian Centurion members with the same issue. Any suggestions, or should I just dump the card?
Jun 23, 2014, 1:12 pm
#664
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Vancouver canada
Programs: Amex mr, spg, delta, aeroplan
Posts: 30
Got mine last year and it's already chipped. Having the chipped card is way more stealth (whether u like it or not is personal preference) as it rarely leaves your hands now, just insert and pull it out like a debit card
Jun 23, 2014, 4:09 pm
#666
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: San Francisco/Tel Aviv/YYZ
Programs: CO 1K-MM
Posts: 10,762
I use the card for personal and business with a total of approximately $400K per year. For now my average would be around $40K/month. Not sure if the spending needs to be only personal for the high spend amount to be considered for Centurion membership?
I'm not expecting to get an invite based on how recent my Amex relationship is so was contemplating requesting a Centurion. I understand it's an invite only scenario but when I last spoke to someone at Amex they offered to transfer me to the Centurion team to discuss. I declined since I figured it was probably best to let some time and large activity pass before putting in an actual request?
I'm not expecting to get an invite based on how recent my Amex relationship is so was contemplating requesting a Centurion. I understand it's an invite only scenario but when I last spoke to someone at Amex they offered to transfer me to the Centurion team to discuss. I declined since I figured it was probably best to let some time and large activity pass before putting in an actual request?
Sep 4, 2014, 10:13 am
#667
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: YYZ
Posts: 954
I saw the email that came through yesterday regarding TIFF....4 tickets for Niki Beach and 4 for the Foxcatcher after party. For an event as big as TIFF and the amount of functions that happen, this is all that Centurion could secure?
Sep 4, 2014, 10:55 am
#668
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Marriott Prem;DELTA gold;AMEX Cent;AC P;SPG gold;AVIS PC;Hertz gold,Fairmont Plat,HH Diamond,R&C 5C
Posts: 208
There were others, but not advertised. For those who were interested and added to a wait list.
Sep 4, 2014, 11:17 am
#669
Join Date: Dec 2000
Programs: AA Platinum 1MM, AC SE*100k, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,353
The Centurin events are always last minute and spaces are limited.. Unless you are on your mobile and calling Amex within a minute of the email, it's probably gone.
Surprised that this one is free. Most cost quite a bit.
Surprised that this one is free. Most cost quite a bit.
Sep 4, 2014, 8:18 pm
#670
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: AMX CENT
Posts: 188
All 8 packages (4 each event) apparently gone in 2 minutes.
Sep 5, 2014, 6:14 am
#671
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: YYZ
Posts: 954
I had a look through my emails and just wanted to point out how things used to be with Centurions offerings around TIFF. A depletion timeline if you will...
Sept 1, 2011:
ANNUAL CANADIAN FILMMAKERS PARTY at the Spoke Club. 30 packages (Member/Guest per package)
FESTIVAL AFTER-PARTY SERIES at the Spoke Club - Sept 8 - 10, 30 packages (Member/Guest per package)
August 30, 2013
GALA EVENING IN HONOUR OF DAME MAGGIE SMITH - Four Packages available at a cost of $3,000 for two people.
AWARD GALA IN HONOUR OF JAMES EARL JONES - Two Packages available at a cost of $3,800 for two people.
INSTYLE Fesitval Party - 1 Package available at a cost of $10,600 for two people.
Theatrical Life of Garth Drabinsky - Two packages available at a cost of $3,000 for two people.
Festival Music House - 3 different nights, 12 packages per night at a cost of $250 for two people.
August 30, 2012
Nikki Beach
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - Sunday, September 8, 2013. Cardmembers will continue to have access to The Spoke Club up until Sunday, September 15, 2013.
This is just basically getting access to the Spoke Club during TIFF. There was also Dinner Reservations available and Bottle Service Access also.
GALA FILM SCREENINGS & OTHER FILM PREMIERES - Total of Ninety (90) tickets available for purchase. Sixty (60) tickets available for Gala Screenings and thirty (30) tickets available for Regular Film Screenings. Cost is $45/$23.50
Sept 1, 2011:
ANNUAL CANADIAN FILMMAKERS PARTY at the Spoke Club. 30 packages (Member/Guest per package)
FESTIVAL AFTER-PARTY SERIES at the Spoke Club - Sept 8 - 10, 30 packages (Member/Guest per package)
August 30, 2013
GALA EVENING IN HONOUR OF DAME MAGGIE SMITH - Four Packages available at a cost of $3,000 for two people.
AWARD GALA IN HONOUR OF JAMES EARL JONES - Two Packages available at a cost of $3,800 for two people.
INSTYLE Fesitval Party - 1 Package available at a cost of $10,600 for two people.
Theatrical Life of Garth Drabinsky - Two packages available at a cost of $3,000 for two people.
Festival Music House - 3 different nights, 12 packages per night at a cost of $250 for two people.
August 30, 2012
Nikki Beach
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - Sunday, September 8, 2013. Cardmembers will continue to have access to The Spoke Club up until Sunday, September 15, 2013.
This is just basically getting access to the Spoke Club during TIFF. There was also Dinner Reservations available and Bottle Service Access also.
GALA FILM SCREENINGS & OTHER FILM PREMIERES - Total of Ninety (90) tickets available for purchase. Sixty (60) tickets available for Gala Screenings and thirty (30) tickets available for Regular Film Screenings. Cost is $45/$23.50
Last edited by yyz-kin; Sep 5, 2014 at 6:39 am Reason: Found the other emails....
Sep 5, 2014, 8:30 am
#672
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: YYZ
Posts: 954
When I log into the Cent website, I see the letters AC to the right hand side of my name. Anyone else seeing something like this?
Sep 5, 2014, 11:56 pm
#673
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Vancouver
Programs: Amex Cent, Aeroplan
Posts: 81
Sep 8, 2014, 3:35 pm
#674
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 648
I'll likely drop mine if they don't wow me this yr. I don't expect the AF to get covered in benefits but the difference is soooo slim right now i just don't see the point anymore. And i'm a long time holder
Dec 9, 2014, 1:27 pm
#675
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: YYZ
Posts: 954
Flight Cancelled Insurance Query
JUst wondering if anyone has had the opportunity to claim expenses for a flight that was cancelled and had to overnight somewhere? Just hoping to get some feedback on how easy the process is and what you claimed for?