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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 7:59 pm
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mnscout
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Originally Posted by actuarysoup
I was e-mailed an invitation to apply for the Visa Black card. I haven't seen any discussion about that card in this forum.

Whats the consensus--is it worth the $495 fee?

Personally I don't value VIP acces or priority boarding very highly, and it looks like those are the primary benefits. Are there miles/points bonuses that I'm missing?
I remember receiving this offer from BC a few years back, and aside of Airport Lounge pass I was completely unimpressed with its benefits. If they offered you a sign-up bonus or anything it may be entirely different matter. Back then all that "exclusive" and "limited" mumbo-jumbo stroke me as a plain marketing trick.
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