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Amex Premium credit

American Express Centurion Card

American Express

The ultimate invitation-only black card

Annual Fee
₹2,50,000
Joining Fee
₹2,50,000
Reward Rate
1.3%
Forex Markup
2.5%

Value Analysis

Annual Net Value
₹5,000
Total Annual Benefits
₹3,00,000
Total Annual Charges
₹2,95,000
ROI
102%
Fee Waiver Available

No fee waiver — this is an ultra-premium invitation-only card — ₹0 annual spend

Card Analytics

Visual breakdown of value, benefits, and limits

Value Breakdown

Benefits Distribution

Transaction Limits

Card Scorecard

Charges Breakdown

Benefits & Perks

Airport Lounge Access (1)
Unlimited Lounge Access with Complimentary Guest
Unlimited domestic and international airport lounge access including complimentary guest access
  • Priority Pass Prestige membership included
  • Centurion Lounge access with guests
Unlimited visits + guest
₹2,00,000/yr
Concierge Services (1)
Dedicated Personal Concierge
A dedicated personal concierge available 24/7 for all lifestyle, travel, and bespoke requests
Dedicated concierge
Travel Benefits (2)
Elite Hotel Status
Complimentary top-tier elite status at Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, IHG Rewards, and Radisson Rewards
  • Marriott Bonvoy Platinum
  • Hilton Honors Diamond
  • IHG Rewards Diamond
  • Radisson Rewards Premium
Top-tier status at 4 chains
Complimentary First-Class Upgrades
Complimentary upgrades at select airlines and hotel partners
  • Subject to availability
  • Select airline and hotel partners
As available
Golf Privileges (1)
Unlimited Complimentary Golf
Unlimited complimentary golf rounds at premium golf courses in India and abroad
  • Select premium golf courses worldwide
Unlimited rounds
₹1,00,000/yr
Fuel Benefits (1)
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel transactions
  • Valid on transactions ₹500–₹5,000
  • Max ₹500 per statement cycle
1% waiver
₹6,000/yr

Reward Program

Program
American Express Membership Rewards
1 MR per ₹40 (5X on Amex Travel)
Effective cashback: 1.25%
Points expire: Points do not expire as long as card is active
Redemption Options
  • Transfer to airline partners (1 MR = up to 1 air mile)
  • Transfer to hotel partners
  • Statement credit (1 MR = ₹0.25)
  • Bespoke experiences via concierge
  • Gift cards and merchandise
Bonus Categories
Amex Travel
5x multiplier
5X MR on Amex Travel bookings
Other
1x multiplier
1X MR on all other purchases
Milestone Bonuses
1,00,000 bonus MR points on spending ₹50 Lakh annually
Spend ₹50,00,000 annually
1,00,000 MR Points

Fees & Charges

Charge Amount
Joining Fee ₹2,50,000 Excluding GST
Annual Fee ₹2,50,000 Excluding GST
Add-on Card Fee ₹2,50,000 Excluding GST per add-on

Transaction Charges

Forex Markup
2.5%
Interest Rate (Monthly)
3%
Late Payment Fee
₹2,500
Cash Advance Fee
3.5%

ATM Charges

Own Bank Withdrawal
₹250
Other Bank Withdrawal
₹250
Intl. Withdrawal Fee
3.5% + ₹250

Fuel Surcharge Waiver

1% waiver on transactions between ₹500 – ₹5,000. Max waiver: ₹500/cycle.

Eligibility

Requirements

Min. Monthly Income
₹5,00,000
Min. Annual Income
₹1,00,00,000
Min. Credit Score
800
Age Range
21 – 65 years
Employment
Salaried, Self-Employed

Notes

  • Available by invitation only
  • Existing Amex Platinum cardholders with high spend history preferred
  • Annual spend of ₹30 Lakh+ on existing Amex cards typically required
  • Subject to internal assessment and approval
Existing account required Invitation only

Insurance Coverage

Accidental Death
₹10.0 Cr
Permanent Disability
₹10.0 Cr
Travel Insurance
₹1.0 Cr
Lost Card Liability
₹50.0 L
Report within 48h
Air Accident Cover
₹10.0 Cr
Purchase Protection
₹10.0 L
120 days
  • Air accident cover: ₹10 Crore
  • Travel insurance: ₹1 Crore
  • Purchase protection: ₹10 Lakh for 120 days
  • Credit liability cover: ₹50 Lakh

Airport Lounge Access

Domestic

-1 visits/year

Unlimited

~₹2,500/visit

International

-1 visits/year

Unlimited via Priority Pass & Centurion Lounges

~₹4,000/visit

Priority Pass Centurion Lounge Amex Lounge Collection Plaza Premium Lufthansa Lounge
  • Unlimited access for primary and add-on cardholders
  • Guest access included at no additional charge
  • Priority Pass Prestige membership included

Transaction Limits

ATM Withdrawal / Day
₹2,00,000
POS & E-Commerce / Day
₹50,00,000
Contactless / Txn
₹10,000

Features

No pre-set spending limit Titanium metal card Contactless payments EMV chip security Global acceptance Add-on cards available Dedicated personal concierge Centurion Lounge access with guests Complimentary hotel elite status Complimentary golf privileges Bespoke luxury experiences Priority Pass Prestige membership

EMI Options

Min. Transaction
₹10,000
Interest / Month
1.25%
Tenure Options
3, 6, 9, 12 months
Processing Fee
0.5%

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