AMEX Centurion Benefits List for 2016

[dannnnl]

2ppd for Explorer card is currently uncapped

 

[ItsJustMagic]

Hi Everyone

I've been lurking around on AFF for years now and thought I would finally register.

This is my first post (other than my intro one) so be nice :-D

I just received and accepted my Centurion invitation and I'm happy to fill in you in on some of the benefits for 2017. For those that are wondering, I don't spend anywhere near the amounts that are being suggested here and elsewhere on the web needed to qualify for the card. I personally feel that the $5k annual fee is acceptable, although a little steep but I can't find any real justification for the $5k joining fee and I think that it is absolutely outlandish.

In my opinion, most people really wouldn't benefit much from upgrading from Platinum, however, if you travel a lot then the higher status at hotels and car rental places plus some of the airline discounts are worth it. I spend over 6 months away every year and only ever fly first or business so I can see the value in the card.

Interestingly with the included Edge, the points earn rate at some places is higher than on the Centurion.

 

[Mr_Fitz]

Welcome to the Club, Itsjustmagic

Also confirming 'mobile phone screen protection' insurance is now included with Centurion (same as Explorer card) though there is nothing in writing I have seen from AMEX. I queried with my RM this week and she confirmed.

I will have to make a claim soon (as I smooshed the corner of my phone) so will update on how it goes when I get it fixed.

 

[ItsJustMagic]

It's best to read through all the info from ACE

 

[Mr_Fitz]

Yep. Insurance out the wazoo, which is nice. I think Chubb are looking after Centurion insurance now...

 

[ItsJustMagic]

Oh? I didn't know that . . . I've mostly looked at the travel insurances which appear to still be with ACE

 

[Diesellife]

Ace bought Chubb last year and decided to use Chubb's name moving forward. The policy from my perspective is still the same (centurion one).

 

[ItsJustMagic]

I notice that the documentation that was sent to me for my hire car in Sydney yesterday stated that ACE and Chubb are now one company. I received correspondence from ACE in November though.

It's definitely a handy policy to have.

 

[glenn.im]

"American Express® Centurion Card has a points threshold of 750,000 points per year of membership, after which your earn rate will revert to 1 point per $1 spent "

Do you know if this 750k Points cap includes points earned on their Supplementary Plat cards as well? Or is it 750k for centurion + 375k Per Supplementary Plat Charge card?

 

[ftm]

Do you know if this 750k Points cap includes points earned on their Supplementary Plat cards as well? Or is it 750k for centurion + 375k Per Supplementary Plat Charge card?

The threshold includes spend/points from the supp Plat charge cards, but if you have the Plat Reserve credit card as well, that is separate.

 

[Mr_Fitz]

Worth noting that the Explorer card is part of the 'Gateway' points program and Centurion is part of 'Ascent'. The 'Gateway' points program burn rate is 3:4 where the 'Ascent' burn is 1:1

 

[Moindardt]

Just at the Centurion lounge in DFW. The lady said due to it continually being busy, they have a Centurion only table that you have to show your card to sit at.

They also have a higher level champagne and scotch at the bar if you show them your card.

 

[purpleparrot]

What an exquisite table

 

[Moindardt]

When the whole place is full, I would call it that.

 

[Hammando]

What an exquisite table

That made me laugh

 

[Cruiser Elite]

They also have a higher level champagne and scotch at the bar if you show them your card.

And the champagne was ?