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I have a personalised Debit card but they wouldn't personalise my Platinum Card (Same bank) stating security and use issuesOriginally posted by Freamon View PostIt takes a very particular type of special to pick that kind of thing up.
But anyway mine is custom - I preferred that design so they printed it for me.
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It takes a very particular type of special to pick that kind of thing up.Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostThat's a 2005 black card, the outer edge bonding changed to a new card in 2005.


But anyway mine is custom - I preferred that design so they printed it for me.
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The American Express Centurian or black card, made of titanium, was introduced in 1999 and is extended to consumers on an invite-only basis. There is no formula for qualifying. "It's decided person by person," general consensus is that eligibility involves a stellar credit score, a minimum of $250,000 a year – or roughly $21,000 a month – in charges, and at least one year's history as an American Express cardholder, as well as significant net worth.
American Express is tight lipped on the details. there is a one-time, $5,000 initiation fee, and a $2,500 annual fee.
The Centurion Card is a charge card, not a credit card, which means the balance must be paid in full every month.
There are several hundred personal Centurion Cards in circulation with the extremely wealthy, Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, and millionaire mogul Giovanni Zampolli. both have one..............................
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That's a 2005 black card, the outer edge bonding changed to a new card in 2005.Originally posted by Freamon View PostWhat makes you suspect it's out of date?

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Wow! An out of date card. Brilliant.Originally posted by Freamon View PostMy wallet contains one card:

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I have a couple of thousand local currency units. I've no idea what that is in pounds but it should cover my dinner and a beer.
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+1Originally posted by PRC1964 View PostI don't carry cash. I have people to do that for me.
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I have one bank card and 5 coffee loyalty cardsOriginally posted by Diver View Post£25 (A £20 & a dogeared £5 note)
2 Visa cards
1 mastercard
2 debit cards
6 different client security cards
3 Hotel Loyalty cards
Loads of other peoples business cards (now being filed in the appropriate receptacle)
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£25 (A £20 & a dogeared £5 note)
2 Visa cards
1 mastercard
2 debit cards
6 different client security cards
3 Hotel Loyalty cards
Loads of other peoples business cards (now being filed in the appropriate receptacle)
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