>>Its does vary, but Amex relies on their internal sliding scale to determine if your income, credit report and spending qualify you for black. From what I remember about my initial conversation with an incredibly forthcoming CSR a few years ago, low to mid 6 figure income, which is verified by Amex.<<

Thanks. I can't imagine someone with a low to mid 6 figure income is able to charge 250k a year.

On my business gold card I charge more than that, although I am starting to get away from it as I'm finding it more affordable with the exchange rate to just wire money. I don't plan on getting Centurion - I would have got it a few years ago when the perks were available, but now all people seem to be doing is ...... I don't even know what other requirements would be, but most of my money is not in America (I'm not American) so they may not feel I have enough resources since they don't have access to my bank information overseas, although my charge and paying period has been solid for ~10 years. At least they never invited me when it was invitation-only. Oh well, 7500 can be spent on better things, like a new suit! ;p

Sorry I digressed, but thanks for the information.