American Express Membership Rewards - Centurion HK new Joining Fee (3,000 USD)

Hi, I know this was already mentioned in other Threads.

Confirmed with Centurion AMEX Hong Kong today that an one time 'Joining Fee' (equiv of 3,000 USD) has started for new members. Apparently, HK is the first site with other countries likely to follow.

Curent annual fee is equiv 2,500 USD.

Just can't justify accepting the invitation. A little too much for the WOW factor.

And the card is still plastic. ;-)

I think the 2500 a year is worse than the 3000 one time fee.

I think the 2500 a year is worse than the 3000 one time fee.


The Rep said each country is diff and there are more benefits in HK. Went on and on but there was nothing that the HSBC Plat Visa or AMEX Gold didn't already provide. Some hotel benefits and private club acess (like the American Club - however, only for dining only/ no access to facilities).

The Rep said each country is diff and there are more benefits in HK. Went on and on but there was nothing that the HSBC Plat Visa or AMEX Gold didn't already provide. Some hotel benefits and private club acess (like the American Club - however, only for dining only/ no access to facilities).

My thoughts exactly. That's why I cancelled the card and downgraded to Plat.