Centurion
Mar 31, 09, 11:46 pm
New Centurion Card color to be white and only 500 cards issued. Top tier in five airline programs + Starwood Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond and free Costco membership^
American Express Membership Rewards - New Centurion White Card
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gj83
Mar 31, 09, 11:52 pm
Wow...free Costco membership? :confused:
best
Mar 31, 09, 11:53 pm
But after they get you excited and colleect the annual fee, they may reduce crdit line to near nothing.
zrs70
Mar 31, 09, 11:56 pm
Is today..... April 1?
xolinlevh
Apr 1, 09, 8:11 am
i just received a call from a plat rep offering me one of these!
stargazer555
Apr 1, 09, 9:05 am
New Centurion Card color to be white ...
What will they do when they run out of colors??? ;)
What will they do when they run out of colors??? ;)
macabus
Apr 1, 09, 9:51 am
New Centurion Card color to be white and only 500 cards issued. Top tier in five airline programs + Starwood Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond and free Costco membership^
I indiscreetly leaked early info about the new white card on this thread (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-express-membership-rewards/842112-new-ultra-exclusive-amex-crystal-card.html) last year, but was able to have everything deleted due to secrecy issues.
It was code-named "Crystal Centurion" and was white in color.
To those who were skeptical and accused me of malarkey, you may now apply for this new card.
:D
I indiscreetly leaked early info about the new white card on this thread (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-express-membership-rewards/842112-new-ultra-exclusive-amex-crystal-card.html) last year, but was able to have everything deleted due to secrecy issues.
It was code-named "Crystal Centurion" and was white in color.
To those who were skeptical and accused me of malarkey, you may now apply for this new card.
:D
Dovster
Apr 1, 09, 10:13 am
I received one, unsolicited, in the mail. :mad:
Okay, they are waiving all fees on it for me but my Blue card is much prettier and I am worried that they may not let me keep both.
Okay, they are waiving all fees on it for me but my Blue card is much prettier and I am worried that they may not let me keep both.
Rambuster
Apr 1, 09, 10:16 am
What will they do when they run out of colors??? ;)
The new invisible card !
The new invisible card !
aviators99
Apr 1, 09, 10:50 am
The new invisible card !
I've had one of those since I was 3. Ask any of my friends.
I've had one of those since I was 3. Ask any of my friends.
mikeef
Apr 1, 09, 11:09 am
I received one, unsolicited, in the mail. :mad:
Okay, they are waiving all fees on it for me but my Blue card is much prettier and I am worried that they may not let me keep both.
I'm pretty surprised you turned it down, given that one of the benefits is a date with Michelle Pfeiffer.
Mike
Okay, they are waiving all fees on it for me but my Blue card is much prettier and I am worried that they may not let me keep both.
I'm pretty surprised you turned it down, given that one of the benefits is a date with Michelle Pfeiffer.
Mike
Dovster
Apr 1, 09, 11:15 am
one of the benefits is a date with Michelle Pfeiffer.
What? Another one?
What? Another one?
S.Bling
Apr 1, 09, 12:00 pm
I phoned Centurion Customer Service to enquire about receiving the new card.
They informed me of the following corrections to OP's information:
* The card is not a bright-white, it is more pearl-like. They didn't want to confuse it with the old Visa Stratus card.
The unofficial name for the card is "Pearl" - but this does not appear on the card (like the Centurion)
* The added airline benefits include top tier only with JetBlue, in addition to the usual Centurion elite memberships.
* The hotel benefits does include Platinum SPG (finally), but they are removing their relationship with Priority Club also for Centurions, and as of this month IHG Group Hotels will no longer accept Amex cards at all (some merchant-fees dispute).
* Saks Fifth Avenue is a new retail partner (again) but only if you purchase $10,000 or more from Saks during a rolling 3-month period - and this does not apply to shoes, jewelry, cosmetics, or any sale-items.
* Membership Rewards do not apply to the card, and in the event that you upgrade to Pearl from Centurion, you will receive AMEX gift cards for your existing MR points, at the rate of 1MR=$0.005
* Instead, there will be no points accumulated on Pearl - instead, for each full-increment of $5,000 charged (and paid) in full each month, you will receive a $50 AMEX restaurant card.
* Upon reaching at least $100,000 in any one month - you will also receive 5% cashback from Costco during the remainder of that calendar year.
* You cannot jump from Platinum to Pearl - you must be an existing Centurion primary cardholder.
* The number of Pearl cards is not 500 - it will be capped at 495 (In a tip to the $495 annual Visa Black fee) Eligibility for the Pearl will be "exclusive to the top 1% of US Residents holiding Centurion Status, to ensure the highest level of customer service".
* You will be charged a new initiation fee of $5,000 when you change to the Pearl. The annual fee is also $5,000.
Hope this clears up some confusion...
They informed me of the following corrections to OP's information:
* The card is not a bright-white, it is more pearl-like. They didn't want to confuse it with the old Visa Stratus card.
The unofficial name for the card is "Pearl" - but this does not appear on the card (like the Centurion)
* The added airline benefits include top tier only with JetBlue, in addition to the usual Centurion elite memberships.
* The hotel benefits does include Platinum SPG (finally), but they are removing their relationship with Priority Club also for Centurions, and as of this month IHG Group Hotels will no longer accept Amex cards at all (some merchant-fees dispute).
* Saks Fifth Avenue is a new retail partner (again) but only if you purchase $10,000 or more from Saks during a rolling 3-month period - and this does not apply to shoes, jewelry, cosmetics, or any sale-items.
* Membership Rewards do not apply to the card, and in the event that you upgrade to Pearl from Centurion, you will receive AMEX gift cards for your existing MR points, at the rate of 1MR=$0.005
* Instead, there will be no points accumulated on Pearl - instead, for each full-increment of $5,000 charged (and paid) in full each month, you will receive a $50 AMEX restaurant card.
* Upon reaching at least $100,000 in any one month - you will also receive 5% cashback from Costco during the remainder of that calendar year.
* You cannot jump from Platinum to Pearl - you must be an existing Centurion primary cardholder.
* The number of Pearl cards is not 500 - it will be capped at 495 (In a tip to the $495 annual Visa Black fee) Eligibility for the Pearl will be "exclusive to the top 1% of US Residents holiding Centurion Status, to ensure the highest level of customer service".
* You will be charged a new initiation fee of $5,000 when you change to the Pearl. The annual fee is also $5,000.
Hope this clears up some confusion...
gj83
Apr 1, 09, 12:04 pm
I* The added airline benefits include top tier only with JetBlue, in addition to the usual Centurion elite memberships.
Nothing on Southwest? I was hoping for a card to get me top tier on Southwest.
Nothing on Southwest? I was hoping for a card to get me top tier on Southwest.
S.Bling
Apr 1, 09, 12:06 pm
Nothing on Southwest? I was hoping for a card to get me top tier on Southwest.
That actually crossed my mind when I was typing the JetBlue - but it was too much to ask for that Amex would have added TWO new partners
:-)
That actually crossed my mind when I was typing the JetBlue - but it was too much to ask for that Amex would have added TWO new partners
:-)
gj83
Apr 1, 09, 12:08 pm
The new invisible card !
Now that you have mentioned this card AMEX will have to kill you.
Now that you have mentioned this card AMEX will have to kill you.
SectionChief
Apr 1, 09, 1:32 pm
I'll wait untill tomorrow to call Amex to confirm whether to believe or not believe any of this.You folks are driving me crazy! Happy April to all!
S.Bling
Apr 1, 09, 2:25 pm
Midwest is doing a tie-in to celebrate the launch, and will offer their signature in-flight chocolate chip cookies with WHITE chips, to those passengers who purchased their flight in full using an Amex charge product.
Amex credit card holders do not qualify, and will receive regular milk-chocolate chips.
Amex credit card holders do not qualify, and will receive regular milk-chocolate chips.
Avalon28
Apr 1, 09, 3:16 pm
New Centurion Card color to be white and only 500 cards issued. Top tier in five airline programs + Starwood Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond and free Costco membership^
Qualifications for the AMEX White Card are annual spend of $15,250,000.00 USD, annual fee of $25,500.00 for the primary card. Additional cards are $10,500.00.
Membership includes a private jet program with 1,000 hours included. You earn 15X miles on Continental, Delta, USair for each mile flown on these flights. The top tier hotel status mentioned by the OP is correct. The card is made of white annodized platinum. There is no buisness version.
Qualifications for the AMEX White Card are annual spend of $15,250,000.00 USD, annual fee of $25,500.00 for the primary card. Additional cards are $10,500.00.
Membership includes a private jet program with 1,000 hours included. You earn 15X miles on Continental, Delta, USair for each mile flown on these flights. The top tier hotel status mentioned by the OP is correct. The card is made of white annodized platinum. There is no buisness version.
S.Bling
Apr 1, 09, 3:25 pm
Qualifications for the AMEX White Card are annual spend of $15,250,000.00 USD, annual fee of $25,500.00 for the primary card. Additional cards are $10,500.00.
Membership includes a private jet program with 1,000 hours included. You earn 15X miles on Continental, Delta, USair for each mile flown on these flights. The top tier hotel status mentioned by the OP is correct. The card is made of white annodized platinum. There is no buisness version.
There is a business version. It's also Pearl in color, and doesn't require the level of spending you mention Avalon28. It's far less. As long as you meet the 1% criteria, and hold a Business Centurion - you may call to request whether you meet the conditions.
The fee is also less - it is (as I mentioned from my data obtained from CCS) $5,000 annually, plus the one time initiation fee.
There are no supplemental cards allowed.
The business card is called PRAT (which is TARP backwards).
Membership includes a private jet program with 1,000 hours included. You earn 15X miles on Continental, Delta, USair for each mile flown on these flights. The top tier hotel status mentioned by the OP is correct. The card is made of white annodized platinum. There is no buisness version.
There is a business version. It's also Pearl in color, and doesn't require the level of spending you mention Avalon28. It's far less. As long as you meet the 1% criteria, and hold a Business Centurion - you may call to request whether you meet the conditions.
The fee is also less - it is (as I mentioned from my data obtained from CCS) $5,000 annually, plus the one time initiation fee.
There are no supplemental cards allowed.
The business card is called PRAT (which is TARP backwards).
S.Bling
Apr 1, 09, 3:28 pm
I received one, unsolicited, in the mail. :mad:
Okay, they are waiving all fees on it for me but my Blue card is much prettier and I am worried that they may not let me keep both.
Be careful of the "two card limit" recently imposed by Amex...
I would keep the blue, since the Pearl fees may not be worth it, unless you will take advantage of the JetBlue elite upgrades.
Okay, they are waiving all fees on it for me but my Blue card is much prettier and I am worried that they may not let me keep both.
Be careful of the "two card limit" recently imposed by Amex...
I would keep the blue, since the Pearl fees may not be worth it, unless you will take advantage of the JetBlue elite upgrades.
WhiteAMEX
Apr 2, 09, 8:18 pm
I've had this card for a while now.
superior2112
Apr 4, 09, 5:28 pm
I phoned Centurion Customer Service to enquire about receiving the new card.
They informed me of the following corrections to OP's information:
* The card is not a bright-white, it is more pearl-like. They didn't want to confuse it with the old Visa Stratus card.
The unofficial name for the card is "Pearl" - but this does not appear on the card (like the Centurion)
* The added airline benefits include top tier only with JetBlue, in addition to the usual Centurion elite memberships.
* The hotel benefits does include Platinum SPG (finally), but they are removing their relationship with Priority Club also for Centurions, and as of this month IHG Group Hotels will no longer accept Amex cards at all (some merchant-fees dispute).
* Saks Fifth Avenue is a new retail partner (again) but only if you purchase $10,000 or more from Saks during a rolling 3-month period - and this does not apply to shoes, jewelry, cosmetics, or any sale-items.
* Membership Rewards do not apply to the card, and in the event that you upgrade to Pearl from Centurion, you will receive AMEX gift cards for your existing MR points, at the rate of 1MR=$0.005
* Instead, there will be no points accumulated on Pearl - instead, for each full-increment of $5,000 charged (and paid) in full each month, you will receive a $50 AMEX restaurant card.
* Upon reaching at least $100,000 in any one month - you will also receive 5% cashback from Costco during the remainder of that calendar year.
* You cannot jump from Platinum to Pearl - you must be an existing Centurion primary cardholder.
* The number of Pearl cards is not 500 - it will be capped at 495 (In a tip to the $495 annual Visa Black fee) Eligibility for the Pearl will be "exclusive to the top 1% of US Residents holiding Centurion Status, to ensure the highest level of customer service".
* You will be charged a new initiation fee of $5,000 when you change to the Pearl. The annual fee is also $5,000.
Hope this clears up some confusion...
And this has what sort of value....... No rewards point? .005 cash back? Am I missing something here or is this a lame offer?
They informed me of the following corrections to OP's information:
* The card is not a bright-white, it is more pearl-like. They didn't want to confuse it with the old Visa Stratus card.
The unofficial name for the card is "Pearl" - but this does not appear on the card (like the Centurion)
* The added airline benefits include top tier only with JetBlue, in addition to the usual Centurion elite memberships.
* The hotel benefits does include Platinum SPG (finally), but they are removing their relationship with Priority Club also for Centurions, and as of this month IHG Group Hotels will no longer accept Amex cards at all (some merchant-fees dispute).
* Saks Fifth Avenue is a new retail partner (again) but only if you purchase $10,000 or more from Saks during a rolling 3-month period - and this does not apply to shoes, jewelry, cosmetics, or any sale-items.
* Membership Rewards do not apply to the card, and in the event that you upgrade to Pearl from Centurion, you will receive AMEX gift cards for your existing MR points, at the rate of 1MR=$0.005
* Instead, there will be no points accumulated on Pearl - instead, for each full-increment of $5,000 charged (and paid) in full each month, you will receive a $50 AMEX restaurant card.
* Upon reaching at least $100,000 in any one month - you will also receive 5% cashback from Costco during the remainder of that calendar year.
* You cannot jump from Platinum to Pearl - you must be an existing Centurion primary cardholder.
* The number of Pearl cards is not 500 - it will be capped at 495 (In a tip to the $495 annual Visa Black fee) Eligibility for the Pearl will be "exclusive to the top 1% of US Residents holiding Centurion Status, to ensure the highest level of customer service".
* You will be charged a new initiation fee of $5,000 when you change to the Pearl. The annual fee is also $5,000.
Hope this clears up some confusion...
And this has what sort of value....... No rewards point? .005 cash back? Am I missing something here or is this a lame offer?
whmere
Apr 4, 09, 6:05 pm
I got my new White card today. I like the design, especially the dirty big April "Poisson" - or fish - logo. Is Amex moving away from the Roman logo imagery to something more 'marine' and Eco-friendly?
I, for one, like it. Nice work Amex. I'll be putting a lot more business to Jet Blue in future!
I, for one, like it. Nice work Amex. I'll be putting a lot more business to Jet Blue in future!
cparekh
Apr 7, 09, 5:47 pm
Received mine today. It was hand-delivered by a woman dressed in an all-white suit. I think she was either the woman in the Orbit gum commercial or a televangelist.
alexbs
Apr 8, 09, 5:19 pm
The new card offers, a full time person lifestyle manager, concierge, PA - who is at your beck and call 24/7. You can email them whenever, and you are guaranteed an automated email reply withint 5 minuted.
This is service is provided only to the "top" Pearl members, and provides unparrelled access to the same Cirlces experts a Platinum Cardmember has access too - its just "much" better.
The Lifestyle Manager will also guarantee to find you the most expensive option on any request within 72 hours - even if it entails an overseas supplier.
Clubs and Restaurants - no problem, your personal Manager can find you a reservation at ANY restaurant that has availabiltiy IN THE WORLD - it may just take 3 weeks.
Special Requests - the hard to find, the more obscure - we will cover it for you, with regular email updates on our extensive google search capabilities, and a final very personalised email explaining our inability to find it - or in exceptional circumstances, an option so obsurdely expensive, it could only be offered to our select Pearl Members.
Hmmm, have I missed anything ;)
This is service is provided only to the "top" Pearl members, and provides unparrelled access to the same Cirlces experts a Platinum Cardmember has access too - its just "much" better.
The Lifestyle Manager will also guarantee to find you the most expensive option on any request within 72 hours - even if it entails an overseas supplier.
Clubs and Restaurants - no problem, your personal Manager can find you a reservation at ANY restaurant that has availabiltiy IN THE WORLD - it may just take 3 weeks.
Special Requests - the hard to find, the more obscure - we will cover it for you, with regular email updates on our extensive google search capabilities, and a final very personalised email explaining our inability to find it - or in exceptional circumstances, an option so obsurdely expensive, it could only be offered to our select Pearl Members.
Hmmm, have I missed anything ;)
macabus
Apr 8, 09, 6:54 pm
Hmmm, have I missed anything ;)
You forgot about the free teeth whitening - available from select dentists in the greater Mumbai area.
You forgot about the free teeth whitening - available from select dentists in the greater Mumbai area.
garethmorgan
Apr 9, 09, 4:27 am
Hah! Losers!
Forget Titanium, forget White. I have been upgraded to the new 'Black Hole' into which all communications, fees and service are sent with 'absolute security'.
Forget Titanium, forget White. I have been upgraded to the new 'Black Hole' into which all communications, fees and service are sent with 'absolute security'.
AMDB7
Apr 9, 09, 4:50 am
Got my Pearl card today. Delivered by Special Delivery - inside a giant oyster. Not a word was spoken, but I really felt the occasion as the oyster opened to reveal the card. It made me realise just how lucky I am and how worthless life had been with a Centurian card.
ptxl
Apr 10, 09, 11:21 am
Got my Pearl card today. Delivered by Special Delivery - inside a giant oyster. Not a word was spoken, but I really felt the occasion as the oyster opened to reveal the card. It made me realise just how lucky I am and how worthless life had been with a Centurian card.
Show us with some pictures, you CenturiAn man.
Show us with some pictures, you CenturiAn man.
stevenshev
Apr 10, 09, 1:31 pm
It's April 10th. This has been going on longer than an OMNI number game.
trueflight7
Apr 10, 09, 6:32 pm
Hey guys I read about how Jetblue is part of this program. Called Amex CS and they denied it even existed, let alone let me switch!
We got into a heated argument about if they want to lie about the card or don't feel I'm in the top 1% then I'll take my business elsewhere and cancelled my Cent card.
We got into a heated argument about if they want to lie about the card or don't feel I'm in the top 1% then I'll take my business elsewhere and cancelled my Cent card.
PTravel
Apr 10, 09, 7:11 pm
I've had one of those since I was 3. Ask any of my friends.We can't. They're all invisible. :)
ahrz
Apr 11, 09, 10:25 am
It's April 10th. This has been going on longer than an OMNI number game.
I agree ! it's time to close the thread until Apr 1st, 2010 ;)
I already have the subject : April 1st 2010 : Amex introduces real benefits for Centurion cardholders.
I agree ! it's time to close the thread until Apr 1st, 2010 ;)
I already have the subject : April 1st 2010 : Amex introduces real benefits for Centurion cardholders.
motabapa
Apr 19, 09, 2:40 am
Cuz it has BLUETOOTH & the pearl doesnt even offer it... :confused:
Brobbel
Apr 19, 09, 6:23 am
Cuz it has BLUETOOTH & the pearl doesnt even offer it... :confused:
You forgot about the free teeth whitening - available from select dentists in the greater Mumbai area.
Your blue card has BLUETOOTH and the white card gives WHITE TEETH.
You forgot about the free teeth whitening - available from select dentists in the greater Mumbai area.
Your blue card has BLUETOOTH and the white card gives WHITE TEETH.
b8b
Jun 24, 09, 7:42 pm
I agree ! it's time to close the thread until Apr 1st, 2010 ;)
I already have the subject : April 1st 2010 : Amex introduces real benefits for Centurion cardholders.
Nice! We need to have a vote thread where there is an actual vote if the card is worth it or not... always a big debate.
I already have the subject : April 1st 2010 : Amex introduces real benefits for Centurion cardholders.
Nice! We need to have a vote thread where there is an actual vote if the card is worth it or not... always a big debate.