The American Express Black Card is supposedly an example of a self-fulfilling urban legend.
The story goes that it originally was a legend that American Express had a secret, exclusive card for rich people. They fielded so many inquiries that they decided to create one.
Now, whether or not that story is true, the fact remains that they do offer a Black Card, but do not talk much about it.
You cannot apply for a Black Card - you must be invited. It is known that one of the criteria is that you must have charged at least $250,000 on an AmEx card in the last year.
The Black Card has no limits, and there are stories that people have charged Bentleys and even a private jet to the card.
Daniel Craig uses one when he arrives at an exclusive resort in "Casino Royal". A lot of rap singers have mentioned it.
The Wikepedia entry for Black Card has some good stories.
Wednesday, 28 February 2007
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