March 12, 2009
Noel Gallagher has been acting up once again. In an interview early March, Noel Gallagher from Oasis bragged to talkSPORT magazine that he could buy anything he wanted and that his black AMEX card could not be denied anywhere. Noel Gallagher: “I don’t mean to be f***ing rude but I do won a black Amex […]
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March 12, 2009
A few of our readers that have the Visa Black Card just let us know that the received a monthly newsletter stating that there will be a Black Card 2009 Rolex Giveaway. The letter states that card members are automatically entered in a drawing to win, and one card member will be selected at random […]
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March 10, 2009
Paper, Plastic, Titanium, and Carbon Graphite? Credit cards had existed prior to American Express, namely Diners Club (which was actually a paper or cardboard card that was in circulation). The first AMEX credit card was actually introduced October 1, 1958 – American Express introduced travel-and-entertainment charge card (The original card was actually paper printed with […]
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March 10, 2009
Kanye West for some time now has been pushing a new term for the “Black Card.” On his “College Dropout” album Kanye raps in “Last Call:” I went to the malls and I balled too hard ‘Oh my god, is that a black card?’ I turned around and replied, why yes but I prefer the […]
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March 6, 2009
Last year Visa launched the RBC Royal Bank in Canada in 2008 by Invitation only. This card was launched prior to the other ultra exclusive Canadian Black Card, American Express’ Centurion Card launched in December 2008. The RBC Royal Bank Visa Infinite Black Card is: *Invitation only *1 Million CAD in Liquid Assets, Net Worth […]
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March 6, 2009
In December 2008, American Express sent out invitations for the Centurion Card in Canada. The invitation eligible, includes about approximately 274,000 consumers, or 2.7% of the population. In Canada the qualifiers are a bit different than in the US, and requires that eligible candidates have at least $1 million in financial assets, excluding collectibles, homes, […]
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March 4, 2009
Mao Zedong, standing on a box of Dom Perignon, with the American Express Black Card/Centurion Card in his hand. As a strong status symbol in popular culture it is not surprising that the Black Card is emerging in Art work. “Getting Rich is Glorious” – Deng Xiaoping About the Artist: R. Lloyd Ming R. Lloyd […]
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March 3, 2009
A new partnership between American Express Centurion and Maserati has resulted in the creation of the Maserati Quattroporte for Centurion, Special Series. First unveiled at Forbes House (Belgravia, London) for an exclusive audience of American Express Black Card (Centurion Card holders), the Pininfarina designed luxury saloon was received with excitement. “The Maserati Quattroporte for Centurion […]
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March 2, 2009
The Visa Infinite Black Card has just been announced by Access Bank of Nigeria as Africa’s “most prestigious credit card”. Similar to other cards carrying the “Black Card” name, targeted at “For discerning clients who desire unlimited spending power, convenience and privileges with a single prestigious solution.” Advertised benefits to this invitation only “Limited Membership, […]
March 2, 2009
Rapper Clipse tells us, we are in indeed in the Black Card Era. The “black card“, urban legend turned reality in 1999 may finally be exhausting it’s life as everyone in the world can now have a black card. As NBA stars like DeShaw Stevenson would remind you, as would Visa, the Black Card “is […]
February 27, 2009
It seems Virgin Atlantic now has a Black Card, we are all going to have Black Card overload pretty soon. …EXPLAINED IN BLACK AND WHITE The Virgin Atlantic Black Card is the fastest card to earn Flying Club miles, end of story. You’ll fly faster with: * 2 Flying Club miles for every £1 spent […]
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February 27, 2009
The Black Card is (according to the Urban Dictionary): A highly regarded, exclusive American Express Card issued by “invitation only” to current AmEx holders with high incomes and A+ credit. This card entitles its holders to VIP access, upgraded flights, event tickets, and special treatment at department stores and such. A $2500 fee is payed […]
February 26, 2009
One of our readers has recently submitted these photos on a gift they received with their new Visa Black Card. We are assuming that this is just the initation gift, and that users that spend more over time will get more “luxurious gifts” as part of the $495/year membership. Here is the letter that was […]
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February 25, 2009
Umm, Oooops! Originally rumor and urban myth, the American Express CENTURION CARD came to be in 1999 (see the original AMEX press release). “There had been rumors going around that we had this ultra-exclusive black card for elite customers,” says Doug Smith, director of American Express Europe. “It wasn’t true, but we decided to capitalize […]
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February 23, 2009
American Express announced late February that they are offering $300 payments to a limited number of cardholders who agree to close their accounts; The new direct mail program, offers prepaid American Express gift cards valued at $300 for those that enroll and pay off their account in two months. AMEX said that the program is […]
February 11, 2009
Steve Colbert on his show The Colbert Report makes fun of racial issues and the Visa Black Card: “Visa: it’s everywhere you want to be, unless that place is a Jimmy Buffett concert. (01:55)” Colbert also correlates Visa’s vague 1% requirements and statement that the card is “not for everyone” as an implication of Visa […]
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January 15, 2009
In 2002, NatWest bank in the United Kingdom launched their own Black Card, which is only available to customers with an income of £75,000 or above and over 25 years of age. Approval is subject to status and conditions. The NatWest Black Card has an annual fee of £250, with a minimum credit limit £15,000. […]
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January 15, 2009
For Visa Black Card, it may all be hype and marketing science (as it can now be seen in ads in Robb Report, Snow Magazine, etc), but some sample stats we’ve collected so far it appears Barclay’s is at least successful in attracting the higher end customers (although, time will tell as this card itself […]
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January 5, 2009
Hayden Christensen’s (more formally known as Darth Vader) brother joins the dark side. Tove Christensen (producer of Shattered Glass – does anyone remember that movie?) was spotted by a TMZ source buying ice cream with his black titanium friend. TMZ reported a few months back that Hayden Christensen’s older brother Tove recently cruised into a […]
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