I'm very disappointed...
UK (Pounds and $) = 88 , Germany = 88 .

Looks like the U.S. has no set #s for Centurion?

I think it´s just another proove, that centurion is nothin but a "jumepd up" ordinary amex card, for people, who are willing to pay a ridiculous amount of money to boost their ego.

Maybe... But you could say that for almost every luxury good (Rolex watch, BMW 7er, Armani suit, Vuitton bags, exclusive Golf club membership, First Class airline ticket, etc.).

I don't think that such discussions are very informative for FlyerTalk members, since everybody is free to spend his money at his convenience.

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Technically, there is no need to code the card type or any other User Profile information within the card number.

Amex employees who need this information get it from Amex computer system. Other people (at lounges, etc.) just look at the card.

[This message has been edited by ahrz (edited 06-05-2002).]

In all seriousness, the image of the Centurion card is greater than other card products from other vendors, based on it's look, and "exclusivity" - which is different from buying a Hermes scarf, and no one knows it cost $150 unless they also have one. The Centurion card is a walking advertising package, both for the cardholder ("I am important") and American Express ("We are better"), nothing discreet about it! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

My guess would be that there used to be a numbering system, but that has given way due to the large number of different types of cards now being issued.