Amex Centurion (black) card benefits — and how to get them without the card

The Centurion Card from American Express is perhaps the most desirable piece of anodized titanium out there, in no small part because of the shroud of secrecy and exclusivity that surrounds it. Unless you’re invited to apply and accepted (more on how that happens later), Amex keeps a tight lid on the numerous benefits and exclusive perks available to cardmembers. But we know enough people who are part of the Centurion “Club” (including the original Points Guy himself, Brian Kelly, who carries the business version) that we have a pretty good idea of what this exclusive card brings to the table. Short of any official confirmation, here’s the best information we’ve been able to round up about the card. And if you aren’t invited to apply, don’t worry — we’ll also share other ways to get some of the card’s top-tier benefits. The information for the Centurion Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.† How to get the Amex Centurion card First things first: There are two versions of the Centurion Card† — a business version and a personal one. It’s potentially...