End of an Era! (Closed Centurion card account.)
Jan 26, 2021, 8:14 am
#77
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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The story is a bit longer. I initially added my card to her iPhone but applied for a (Green) card in her name as an AU. When that arrived we removed my card from her iPhone and added hers. Even though it is a physical Green card it shows up black in her Apple Pay (and even says American Express Centurion Card), somewhat defeating the incognito intentions!
Jan 26, 2021, 8:28 am
#78
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 118
The story is a bit longer. I initially added my card to her iPhone but applied for a (Green) card in her name as an AU. When that arrived we removed my card from her iPhone and added hers. Even though it is a physical Green card it shows up black in her Apple Pay (and even says American Express Centurion Card), somewhat defeating the incognito intentions!
By the way, did your Apple Pay Image update to the 2020 refresh version of the German Centurion? Mine’s still showing the old one.
Jan 26, 2021, 8:49 am
#79
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https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32635915-post13.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32635915-post16.html
Last edited by LondonElite; Jan 26, 2021 at 9:10 am
Jan 26, 2021, 11:23 am
#80
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: JFK/LGA/BDL
Posts: 419
That is totally different because everyone can see the cars in the parking lot.
But if the Coco Cola executive goes to dinner with friends and clients and explicitly refuses any Pepsi products, what other people thinks about him? Loyalty or idiot?
Chase's Jamie Dimon is not ashamed to carry AmEx Centurion card. I do not think those things are huge deals and forbidden.
The same thing a Sunway executive would never take family to go to Quiznos, Wendy's and Burger King ?
But if the Coco Cola executive goes to dinner with friends and clients and explicitly refuses any Pepsi products, what other people thinks about him? Loyalty or idiot?
Chase's Jamie Dimon is not ashamed to carry AmEx Centurion card. I do not think those things are huge deals and forbidden.
The same thing a Sunway executive would never take family to go to Quiznos, Wendy's and Burger King ?
If a company wanted to impose such a harsh restriction on a floor level employee, especially something as wildly prohibitive as mandating what kind of car someone could buy (in the Honda example), they would need to compensate the employee for accepting such a restriction or provide an extraordinary discount.
Jan 26, 2021, 2:54 pm
#81
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,144
As to the origin of the discussion in this thread, I have heard rumor of Pepsi/Coke exclusivity agreements but I think its more an urban legend than anything else. These sort of things usually apply only to celebrity sponsors or, in the rare case of a company employee, someone in the C-Suite.
Jan 26, 2021, 3:05 pm
#82
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A detailed memo sent by the [National Football League] to players who will participate in the draft virtually via cameras in their homes outlines what is acceptable attire as well as what products can be seen in the shot....
Along with the extensive clothing regulations, players must agree to not allow nonapproved products on screen.
That extends to the refreshment selection.
Only Gatorade and Pepsi products are allowed if there are drinks in the room, which extends to their water brands, Aquafina, Bubly and LIFEWTR. Snacks must be from Frito-Lay, which includes Cheetos, Doritos, Lay’s, Ruffles, Sun Chips or Tostitos.
Candy must be Mars products, which include M&M’s, Skittles, Snickers, Starburst or Twix.
Along with the extensive clothing regulations, players must agree to not allow nonapproved products on screen.
That extends to the refreshment selection.
Only Gatorade and Pepsi products are allowed if there are drinks in the room, which extends to their water brands, Aquafina, Bubly and LIFEWTR. Snacks must be from Frito-Lay, which includes Cheetos, Doritos, Lay’s, Ruffles, Sun Chips or Tostitos.
Candy must be Mars products, which include M&M’s, Skittles, Snickers, Starburst or Twix.
Jan 26, 2021, 4:03 pm
#83
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 12,318
Having formerly worked at Subway's HQ I can confirm that there was no actual requirement or obligation to eat Subway (it was provided free of charge, daily in the building's kitchen) but there was once an initiative asking employees not to order-in food from outside merchants. It never gained any traction. As to the origin of the discussion in this thread, I have heard rumor of Pepsi/Coke exclusivity agreements but I think its more an urban legend than anything else. These sort of things usually apply only to celebrity sponsors or, in the rare case of a company employee, someone in the C-Suite.
If a company wanted to impose such a harsh restriction on a floor level employee, especially something as wildly prohibitive as mandating what kind of car someone could buy (in the Honda example), they would need to compensate the employee for accepting such a restriction or provide an extraordinary discount.
If a company wanted to impose such a harsh restriction on a floor level employee, especially something as wildly prohibitive as mandating what kind of car someone could buy (in the Honda example), they would need to compensate the employee for accepting such a restriction or provide an extraordinary discount.
Jan 26, 2021, 4:50 pm
#84
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Join Date: Feb 1999
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Going off topic is fun, but of course this has nothing to do with Centurion. Unless you count the fact that Centurion gives me Hertz Platinum and I get special attention at Hertz lots.
Jan 31, 2021, 8:15 am
#85
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,774
I'm still struggling with whether to renew next month which will be my first $5,000 fee. A $1500 credit would keep me for now. However, I have received the $2,000 travel credit but just don't know if I will use it by the end of 2021, depending on how the year progresses with the pandemic. If we are safe to travel internationally by late summer, I could use it, otherwise, not likely.
Jan 31, 2021, 8:13 pm
#86
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Arizona
Posts: 5,689
There was a side discussion here on this thread on AU cards in Black, Gold, Green. I believe was confusion caused by the fact that one person was writing about a USA Centurion that only offers Platinum and Gold as additional card holders where Germany and other countries offer AU cards as a Green Card.
Jan 31, 2021, 11:14 pm
#87
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There was a side discussion here on this thread on AU cards in Black, Gold, Green. I believe was confusion caused by the fact that one person was writing about a USA Centurion that only offers Platinum and Gold as additional card holders where Germany and other countries offer AU cards as a Green Card.
Feb 2, 2021, 8:13 pm
#88
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: NYC
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Believe me, mutual respect, trust, and reciprocity are the last things Amex thinks about with regard to its customers.
Feb 3, 2021, 7:11 am
#89
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Huh? This isn't grandpa's relationship with the village banker; it's a consumer relationship with a massive, multinational corporation (or, perhaps more accurately, that massive, multinational corporation's algorithms).
Believe me, mutual respect, trust, and reciprocity are the last things Amex thinks about with regard to its customers.
Believe me, mutual respect, trust, and reciprocity are the last things Amex thinks about with regard to its customers.
Feb 3, 2021, 3:14 pm
#90
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SFO/SEA
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Was the appreciation credit for a Business or Personal Centurion?
I'm still struggling with whether to renew next month which will be my first $5,000 fee. A $1500 credit would keep me for now. However, I have received the $2,000 travel credit but just don't know if I will use it by the end of 2021, depending on how the year progresses with the pandemic. If we are safe to travel internationally by late summer, I could use it, otherwise, not likely.
I'm still struggling with whether to renew next month which will be my first $5,000 fee. A $1500 credit would keep me for now. However, I have received the $2,000 travel credit but just don't know if I will use it by the end of 2021, depending on how the year progresses with the pandemic. If we are safe to travel internationally by late summer, I could use it, otherwise, not likely.
edit to add: apparently DOC wrote about this back in May of last year and I completely missed the part about Business getting $1500 statement credit rather than the $2K travel credit https://www.doctorofcredit.com/ameri...ravel-credits/