Has anyone actually received an "Invite" to the Centurion program in 2016?
Jun 29, 2016, 7:49 am
#76
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | CLT, formerly LHR & AMS (with just a bit of PSP)
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Agree. But, things are better in NL since AMEX aggressively lowered the rates for merchants. In some cases lower than MasterCard or Visa. (I've heard this from various merchants, I am not an expert or have "expert data" about this...) But, as we know, PIN is "king" in Netherlands. I mean, having two supermarkets in walking distance to my apartment that accept AMEX. Amazing. Something that would have not been the case even a few years ago.
Jul 1, 2016, 4:33 pm
#77
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Various
Posts: 2,155
I think the spend is one thing, and the category/type of spend is another. Tenure is not so much an issue, I went from Gold to Plat (when it was invite only in the UK in 1 month) and then from Plat to Centurion in a further 14 months). I'd say the threshold is different per market and not as clear cut as the touted $250k in the US, I know my spend in the 14 months before was over $100k but not $250k - there was a high ratio of flights and other travel related expenses though.
What will be needed though is a perfect on time payment record. Idiot here forgot one month that I had a direct debit setup and then paid my bill (again) which then sent a payment back from the direct debit, which unhelpfully showed as an issue with payment (but a quick call soon had that ironed out).
What will be needed though is a perfect on time payment record. Idiot here forgot one month that I had a direct debit setup and then paid my bill (again) which then sent a payment back from the direct debit, which unhelpfully showed as an issue with payment (but a quick call soon had that ironed out).
Jul 14, 2016, 4:08 am
#78
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Italy
Posts: 20
Hi All,
just got a phone call from the Centurion Acquisition manager here in Italy.
I am Plat since 2012 avg spending not very high 150/200k year but mainly travel booked via amex and luxury goods...
In Italy the card cost 3.000€/yr plus 3.000€ initiation fee with 2 Cent suppl and 4 other cards the colour I prefer.
Timing to get the card abount 2 months. ^
just got a phone call from the Centurion Acquisition manager here in Italy.
I am Plat since 2012 avg spending not very high 150/200k year but mainly travel booked via amex and luxury goods...
In Italy the card cost 3.000€/yr plus 3.000€ initiation fee with 2 Cent suppl and 4 other cards the colour I prefer.
Timing to get the card abount 2 months. ^
Jul 20, 2016, 10:52 am
#80
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Location: Point Place, Wisconsin
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The German centurion card is getting a relaunch.
Annual fee will increase from EUR 2.000 to EUR 5.000 (!) (= USD5.500).
The new benefits include VIP airport access 4 times per year at 7 German airport, plus free parking for up to 5 days.
However, everything needs to be booked through Amex.
So if you book through your corporate travel agent, no dice.
I guess they are looking at a new target group. No longer the high spending business traveller but more the bling bling wallet jewelery customer.
My annual fee stays at EUR 2.000 until March 31st 2017, when I'll be downgrading to Platinum after having the card since launch in Germany.
Currently new invitations are on hold.
The actually sent out an ipad (16GB, wifi) to exisiting Centurion holders with these new benefits in an app. (That will be going straight to ebay).
Annual fee will increase from EUR 2.000 to EUR 5.000 (!) (= USD5.500).
The new benefits include VIP airport access 4 times per year at 7 German airport, plus free parking for up to 5 days.
However, everything needs to be booked through Amex.
So if you book through your corporate travel agent, no dice.
I guess they are looking at a new target group. No longer the high spending business traveller but more the bling bling wallet jewelery customer.
My annual fee stays at EUR 2.000 until March 31st 2017, when I'll be downgrading to Platinum after having the card since launch in Germany.
Currently new invitations are on hold.
The actually sent out an ipad (16GB, wifi) to exisiting Centurion holders with these new benefits in an app. (That will be going straight to ebay).
Jul 28, 2016, 5:23 pm
#81
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Jul 29, 2016, 3:58 am
#82
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: PVG
Programs: BA Gold, TK E+, ex AA EXP
Posts: 510
The German centurion card is getting a relaunch.
Annual fee will increase from EUR 2.000 to EUR 5.000 (!) (= USD5.500).
The new benefits include VIP airport access 4 times per year at 7 German airport, plus free parking for up to 5 days.
However, everything needs to be booked through Amex.
So if you book through your corporate travel agent, no dice.
I guess they are looking at a new target group. No longer the high spending business traveller but more the bling bling wallet jewelery customer.
My annual fee stays at EUR 2.000 until March 31st 2017, when I'll be downgrading to Platinum after having the card since launch in Germany.
Currently new invitations are on hold.
The actually sent out an ipad (16GB, wifi) to exisiting Centurion holders with these new benefits in an app. (That will be going straight to ebay).
Annual fee will increase from EUR 2.000 to EUR 5.000 (!) (= USD5.500).
The new benefits include VIP airport access 4 times per year at 7 German airport, plus free parking for up to 5 days.
However, everything needs to be booked through Amex.
So if you book through your corporate travel agent, no dice.
I guess they are looking at a new target group. No longer the high spending business traveller but more the bling bling wallet jewelery customer.
My annual fee stays at EUR 2.000 until March 31st 2017, when I'll be downgrading to Platinum after having the card since launch in Germany.
Currently new invitations are on hold.
The actually sent out an ipad (16GB, wifi) to exisiting Centurion holders with these new benefits in an app. (That will be going straight to ebay).
Question is, will they spread this great offer to the rest of Europe?
Aug 3, 2016, 2:23 am
#83
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: NY / London
Programs: Amex Centurion, Amex Platinum, Citi TY Premier, Expedia Elite +, BA Silver
Posts: 12
Hi guys,
I'm a lurker on here so I have never posted. Got an invite last week Friday.
2014 gold card spend was 280k
2015 plat card spend was 380k
2016 plat to date is 270k
Use the card for everything from a starbucks to booking holiday.
Actually have used fine hotels and resorts three times in total.
Most of my travel booking and car rental is done through expedia or direct.
100k per year is luxury shopping
100k is restaurants
over 50% is international travel
Card arrives in 2 business days.
I'm a lurker on here so I have never posted. Got an invite last week Friday.
2014 gold card spend was 280k
2015 plat card spend was 380k
2016 plat to date is 270k
Use the card for everything from a starbucks to booking holiday.
Actually have used fine hotels and resorts three times in total.
Most of my travel booking and car rental is done through expedia or direct.
100k per year is luxury shopping
100k is restaurants
over 50% is international travel
Card arrives in 2 business days.
Last edited by jerome88; Aug 3, 2016 at 2:15 pm
Aug 3, 2016, 7:14 am
#84
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: DEN
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Welcome (officially) to FlyerTalk jerome88! And congratulations on the invite, nice to see some up-to-date metrics. Are you located in the U.S.?
Aug 3, 2016, 8:23 am
#85
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Aug 3, 2016, 9:40 am
#86
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Italy
Posts: 20
wow only 2 days to have the card... Here in italy I sent the upgrade form in middle july, the card will arrive at the end of august! (they say because the card will arrive from uk and bla bla bla)
Last edited by mia; Aug 3, 2016 at 9:42 am Reason: Prune quotation
Aug 3, 2016, 2:10 pm
#87
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: NY / London
Programs: Amex Centurion, Amex Platinum, Citi TY Premier, Expedia Elite +, BA Silver
Posts: 12
I will also say that it's too bad there is so much hating on this thread about the Cent. Shows how much people care about the Amex Cent and how big of a deal it is.
Last edited by mia; Aug 3, 2016 at 2:19 pm Reason: Combine consecutive replies.
Aug 3, 2016, 4:08 pm
#88
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Aug 4, 2016, 4:29 am
#89
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Europe
Posts: 231
Welcome Jerome, we are curious about the box where you found this card.
Can you show us the box?
Can you show us the box?
Last edited by mia; Aug 4, 2016 at 6:36 am Reason: Remove quoted image
Aug 4, 2016, 4:47 am
#90
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: NY / London
Programs: Amex Centurion, Amex Platinum, Citi TY Premier, Expedia Elite +, BA Silver
Posts: 12
