YClass

I suppose this is the place to post it, but it would seem there are now effectively three tiers of Centurion in the UK.

1) Standard Centurion, typically longer-term cardholders who received the card in early years and who pay the fee but aren't really up there in expenditure/usage anymore.
2) Second tier where one is given a Relationship Manager who personally deals with your account, has direct dial/e-mail and can handle all Concierge/CTS/Account related issues. Presumably at the current Cent qualifying spend level, somewhere around the £125k p.a. mark (note this excludes all other qualifying criteria only known to Amex).
3) Top tier Centurion Medallion Programme when you spend >£250k p.a. Brand new level so will see what it actually brings, but only Centurion Card expenditure qualifies, its tested once per year, and promises access to special events, shows etc.

LondonElite

What is Centurion Card expenditure?

Deckard

Is everyone getting it for the first year? Or only those with a verified quartermillion spend?

JK

I got so excited when I read the cover letter, but upon further study, the Centurion Medallion Programme isn't what I had hoped for. Such a shame.

JK

Spend exclusively on your Centurion card, or linked direct supplementary cards. i.e. If you have a separate Platinum account too, spend on that does not count towards the threshold.

YClass

Missed JK's response...

YClass

I believe only those with verified spend tested once a year in March.

AndyB

Yep.

I'm in the first category now as my business travel spend has dropped significantly as the company I work for puts all my flights through a central charge, which sucks as I'd probably be well into medallion if it wasn't for that.. ;(

Deckard

Yup read the package now. It seems to be an effort to stop members spending on higher earning cards whilst paying for Centurion for the benefits. Several Cents I know use other cards (including Amex) for their main spend as the £1/1MR earning rate is so poor.

In any given month my Lloyds Amex/BAPP spend exceeds my Cent spend.

JK

It just doesn't make sense, does it? I can't understand why they're so against us having a decent earnings rate. I put mine on my SPG card.

camille55

So i got the pack this morning. I agree, makes no sense whatsoever. I too put a lot through my SPG.....but also use a BA Amex, wife's Gold PRG (double MR on airlines).....plus VS Black Amex & Emirates Amex (though admittedly, Amex can't see that).

I always thought the substantial Cent annual fee is how they made the rump of their money out of this product. That then unlocked an array of (ever dwindling!) benefits.

It appears their business model is the £2,2k gets you into 'the club'.....then they want to derive revenue from our spend out of only that club. Spend from other products doesn't count!

How bizarre. I always thought they looked at the entire relationship!?

camille55

Forgot to say Mr Mason, I did genuinely like the pack itself. In particular, the faux wax seal on the outside of the envelope! I'm not being sarcastic....I thought it looked cool!

I thought it would contain something of genuine value. Alas!

academia salad

Centurion seems to focus on people with time to spare.
I have very little spare time

They say a Poor man spends his time saving money
a rich man spends his money saving time

I am in that second category - not a billionaire but certainly short on time

I am well past the £250K a year spend in my travel expenses but I see nothing in the new medallion service for me

I am way from home 20 days a month, usually USA every 3 weeks and then EU, Middle East and Australia (usually 2 or 3 countries every month).

come on Amex what have you got for me ?
I know concierge but I have an excellent Executive Assistant

I am ready for a better card with £100K monthly limit and some decent points.

any suggestions?

mia

Switch to a green card. Buy the services you need elsewhere.

mradey

Beat me to it... I was about to comment that the best part of the invitation was that envelope with the wax seal :-)

Adey