Originally Posted by
Okto
I remember seeing the application for the Platinum Card a few years ago and, in addition to being something like 6-8 pages long, requiring all sorts of documentation, it set a minimum income level of EUR 60,000 / year (not sure what it is today).
Yes, the minimum is still 60k€/year and the yearly fee is 540€ (which includes Priority Pass).
The application for any credit card is so long due to the risk management applied in Spain, they evaluate you before issuing any card (not only amex) and create a risk profile. Of course you have to provide all kind of proof of income. The procces of getting an amex card may take up to a month
But after you get the card they won't bother you with financial reviews unless your bank refuses a charge of the monthly bill, in that case they automatically cancel the card(s)