In these perhaps much cost conscious times, overt signs of wealth could be frowned upon? But for some, aspiring to the well-heeled celebrity lifestyle of the very rich and famous means ownership of an original Amex Black card.
This isn’t you’re everyday credit card and most of us will never become account holders. But for those that do, here’s some of the including perks:
- Top seats at space related events, plus credit for any future space flight reservations (a la Virgin Galactic)
- Private after-hours previews at top designer stores including Gucci and Armani.
- Pick your own credit card limit. Spending sprees of more than £1m in a single transaction have been known.
- Free cabin upgrades on cruises, plus a £1000 credit for the mini-bar.
- Insurance cover of £25,000 for lost or damaged items bought on the Amex Black.
- It’s actually made of platinum – so it’ll trigger the metal detectors at the airport
- Concierge service to organise tickets, bookings, etc for you.
- It’s delivered by security guard and is presented in a black, velvet lined box.
- £1.75m life insurance cover.
- A dedicated Amex Black phone line, giving you access to medical, legal and financial advice.
