In case you haven’t heard already, Visa has launched their own Black Card.This card will be made from carbon graphite, sport a $450 annual fee , offer a 24hr concierge like the Amex Platinum and Centurion, and has allows access to Travel Lounge Priority Pass.
The Visa Black Card has a unique feel because it is made out of carbon graphite. This higher-end construction makes the card feel elite and distinct.
The Visa Black Card will be limited to less than 1% of the US population, meaning that you will probably have to do over a million dollars in purchases per year, though the specific terms have not been released.
Now, MasterCard and Kazkommertsbank, the second largest bank in Kazakhstan, together are bringing a MasterCard credit card festooned with gold and diamonds.
Known as the “Diamond”, the card has a 0.02-carat gem embedded in its centre and a picture of a peacock for female cardholders and a winged horse for men.
For quite some time the American express Centurion card or commonly known as the American black was a highly coveted item.
For users of the American black there is no such thing as credit limits ordinary folks have to put up with.
The estimate is that at the moment there approximately 17,000 black cards in circulation.
However to be eligible for the American express black you must charge 250,000 per year. The initiation fee will set you back for $5000, while the annual fee is $2500.
But apart from the no credit limit there are many added perks – a personal concierge service that will score tickets for events and make your reservations for you. Then there are the private shopping services that will open doors for you at all the major fashion houses.
How would you like to own a credit card with a solitaire diamond embedded in it? Can you imagine the look on the faces of your fellow diners when you casually whip it out and hand it over to the waiter to pay the bill? And, to make things even better, there is no pre-set spending limit on the card.
Before you go running to apply, here’s the catch – the Dubai First Royale MasterCard is by invitation only and as the name “Royale” suggests is only for the VVIPs of UAE society and the movers and shakers of the business world.
Ravi Bhardwaj, country corporate officer, Dubai First, told Emirates Business: “Our Royale MasterCard is by invitation only and it is for a select group of people, who represent the upper echelons of the business and social community.
This versatile crocodile coin purse is lined with cognac brown leather. There are two credit card slots in the inner compartment, hidden behind two note holders secured with a leather strap and snap button.
The front section consists of an extendable coin pocket secured with a envelope flap.
Looking for that special card that will offer exclusive perks just for being wealthy?
MasterCard is offering the latest and greatest with their Sotheby’s MasterCard specifically tailored for those who earn over $250,000 per year and have over $2 million in investable assets.
Not only does the card afford you free access to museums with premier services included, but special concierge treatment during international travel, access to airport lounges and much more.
Instead of getting a few bucks back at the end of the year or points for spending money on gasoline and groceries, this elite card offers those with a penchant for the arts something a little extra special.
