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Centurion is the highest€¦ · whose role it is to answer all your travel, card and lifestyle requests, ensuring you get the very most out of Centurion. CARD, TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE

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Page 1: Centurion is the highest€¦ · whose role it is to answer all your travel, card and lifestyle requests, ensuring you get the very most out of Centurion. CARD, TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE
Page 2: Centurion is the highest€¦ · whose role it is to answer all your travel, card and lifestyle requests, ensuring you get the very most out of Centurion. CARD, TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE

Centurion opens the door to a world of extraordinary privileges. It is a world of rare personal service that is built around you, your lifestyle and your needs. Experienced by only a small number of selected individuals worldwide, membership is available by invitation only.

Centurion is much more than simply a Card. When you become a member you are entering into a very close personal relationship with American Express. Whatever you need us to do, your Centurion Card is a promise that American Express will exert all of its influence on your behalf, virtually anywhere in the world.

Centurion is the highest level of membership available from ameriCan express . and for good reason.

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On becoming a Centurion member, you will be awarded your own dedicated Personal Manager whose role it is to answer all your travel, card and lifestyle requests, ensuring you get the very most out of Centurion.

CARD, TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE EXPERT

As a travel and lifestyle expert, your Personal Manager combines extensive global connections and close attention to detail with a persistent ‘won’t take no for an answer’ attitude. They specialise in satisfying some of the most demanding requests and will keep a close eye on your account to ensure everything runs smoothly, whether you’re at home or abroad.

PROACTIVE SERVICING

Your Personal Manager knows how important it is to you to get things done exactly right and right away. ‘As soon as possible’ goes without saying. Whether that means securing a last-minute table at a three-star restaurant, sourcing a must-have handbag from the latest designer, or arranging tigers for a photo shoot, nothing is too much to ask.

THERE FOR YOU And in those rare instances when your Personal Manager can’t take your call personally, a member of their support staff will take responsibility. In short, if you want it done, and it can be, it will be.

at the heart of Centurion lies an unCompromising Commitment to personal serviCe and quality.

CENTURION PERSONAL MANAGER

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Centurion membership allows you to Command extra attention and preferential treatment wherever you go.

Between ‘departures’ and ‘arrivals’ lies a world of possibilities. So why not let Centurion be the wind at your back and help you discover more?

GLIDE THROUGH AIRPORTS

Airports are usually just a means to an end but Centurion has the power to make virtually every step of your journey more pleasant. Whether it is avoiding queues, or relaxing in lounges, VIP treatment is all part of the experience.

• CenturionFastTrack1 service allows you to fly through immigration and customs at 49 key international airports, when you purchase a business or first class ticket through your Personal Manager

• Complimentarylimousineservices2 can also be arranged on international business and first class seats to ensure a smooth transfer. Available from selected airports

• ComplimentaryVirginAtlanticFlyingClubGoldmembership3 gives you access to all clubhouses and other benefits such as earning rewards miles faster, priority boarding and excess baggage allowance when you fly with them

• CenturionprovidescomplimentaryPriorityPassmembership4 to you and all your Supplementary members, granting access to over 600 airport lounges worldwide

INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE PROGRAMME4

The International Airline Programme gives you access to special fares when you book qualifying flights with selected airline partners including Emirates, Etihad and Virgin Atlantic – everything from preferred fares and companion ticketstoupgradesfromBusinesstoFirstClass. Selected routes apply. Offers are subject to availability and change.

TRAVEL AND EN ROUTE bENEFITS

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LUXURY CAR RENTAL

As a Centurion member you may enrol on a complimentarybasisintoHertz#1ClubGold®President’s Circle and Avis President’s Club4. Membership in these programmes gives you access to benefits such as car upgrades (subject to availability) and discounts off standard rates. You would also be eligible for special privileges when hiring a premium car with Elite Rent a Car.

CUSTOMISED CHARTER SERVICES

Forevenmorerefinedmodesoftravel,Centurionalso promises you special rates with leading private jet, helicopter, luxury yacht and cruise companies. Charter a private jet for business or personal use, arrange a helicopter transfer from the airport to your hotel – your Personal Manager will make all the arrangements.

CRAFTED JOURNEYS bY CENTURION

Crafted Journeys by Centurion creates the travel experiences you have always dreamed of and inspires the ones you have yet to imagine. Whether you want to learn how to make your ownoliveoilintheidyllicTuscanhillsordreamof tracking polar bears in the frozen wastes of the Arctic, Crafted Journeys works with local experts to deliver out of the ordinary experiences, always.

LUXURY CRUISES AND TOURS

Enjoy discounts and preferential treatments with our luxury cruise line partners, Abercrombie & Kent, the Orient Express and American Express Vacations.

the world is full of amazing speCtaCles just waiting to be disCovered. thankfully, with a Centurion Card, you have the freedom to explore the world the way you want to.

TRAVEL AND EN ROUTE bENEFITS

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A fine hotel is the foundation of every unforgettable trip. It is the launch pad for adventure and the sanctuary where your energy is restored after a challenging day.

Centurion partners with some of the most elegant hotels in the world, where luxury is much more than a star rating. At these hotels, virtually every experience is filled with exceptional comfort and attentive, personal service.

When you become a Centurion member, you can enrol into the elite tiers of some of our hotel partner’s loyalty programmes, to enjoy a range of benefits and privileges such as complimentary room upgrades at the time of booking, daily breakfast and the convenience of complimentary late check-out and noon check-in (benefits vary by loyalty programme, hotel brand and are subject to availability).

COMPLIMENTARY MEMbERSHIP:

• HiltonHHonorsTM – Diamond4 • IntercontinentalPriorityClub®Rewards–

Platinum Elite4

• JumeirahSiriusGold4 • ClubCarlsonSM–GoldElite4 • StarwoodPreferredGuest®–Gold4

OUR HOTEL PARTNERS

• FInEHoTElS&RESoRTS programme – preferential rates and benefits at some of the world’s most desirable destinations. With everyFInEHoTElS&RESoRTSbooking,access your exclusive Centurion Card benefits atAmanresorts,MandarinorientalHotelGroup,Orient-Express, The Peninsula Hotels, Raffles Hotels and Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton, and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts – more than 190 properties worldwide

• SmallluxuryHotelsoftheWorldprogramme– exclusive benefits at over 400 properties

• Specialratesandbenefitsonvillarentalsworldwide

In addition, each Centurion hotel partner has designed a unique experience exclusively for Centurion members. So whether it is a 5-course Western or Khmer degustation dinner at RafflesHotelleRoyaloracomplimentary massage at Aman-i-Khas, something out of the ordinary is assured.

the lifestyle made possible by Centurion is one that most ordinary people Can hardly imagine – and will Certainly never experienCe .

TRAVEL AND EN ROUTE bENEFITS

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The power of Centurion is the power to open doors all over the world giving you privileged access to some of the most rare and desirable experiences.

FINE DINING

Centurion Reserved fine dining programme can provide access to tables at some of the hottest, newest and most talked about restaurants.

GLObAL VIP

Join some of the world’s elite at global VIP events such as international fashion week or private dining experiences with some of the world’s top chefs. Centurion can also arrange access to many private members clubs and exclusive bars.

LUXURY SHOPPING

If you love shopping, you could indulge in some retailtherapywithnet-a-Porter’sExtremelyImportant Person (E.I.P) programme granting you access to your own dedicated personal shopper, ready to help with all your fashion and shopping needs. Other benefits include early access to new products and sales – before the general public.

as one of the most exClusive Cards in the world, Centurion may be rarely seen but when shown, it is instantly reCognised and respeCted.

CENTURION LIFESTYLE

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CENTURION WELLNESS PROGRAMME

How would you like to treat yourself to one of the world’s most exclusive and luxurious wellbeing and spaholidayexperiences?PartneringwithleadingSpas and Wellbeing Escapes, Centurion Wellness takes some of the best Oriental and Western treatments such as modern macrobiotics, detox, and stress management and combines them with some of the world’s most exotic settings to offer you the ultimate body and soul rejuvenation.

Centurion members will also receive a special complimentary benefit which differs by Spa. Termsandconditionsapply.

NEWS AND ACCESS

The Centurion Diaries, Centurion Magazine, Centurion Preview and member’s only website will ensure you keep in the know about access to some of the latest premier events available around the world.

UNIqUE EXPERIENCES

Trueluxuryiswhenyouexperiencetheworldexactly the way you want to. Centurion can arrange unique experiences to suit the most discerning tastes. The possibilities are endless but to give you a flavour of what’s possible, you could be invited to enjoy a private dining experienceatnomainCopenhagen,go dog-sleddinginlaplandorspendaspecial eveningatlesCavesDuRoyinStTropez. Perhaps you’d like front row seats at Milan fashion week, or personal out-of-hours shopping?notaproblem.Justask,andyou can rest assured we will pull out all the stops to make your dream experience come true.

luxury means having the best of everything. everyone may aspire to a life of luxury but only a seleCt few truly experienCe it day in, day out.

CENTURION LIFESTYLE

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By now, you will have seen that Centurion gives you privileged access to special treatment across many different aspects of your life. This is no different when it comes to rewards.

EARN EVERY TIME YOU SPEND When you become a Centurion member, you will earn one point for virtually every full US dollar or euro spent on purchases you charge to the Card5. Points never expire and can be redeemed for a range of rewards, from travel to luxury goods.

bONUS POINTS EACH YEAR Centurion members who have US dollar or euro Cards enjoy a bonus of 100,000 Membership Rewards®pointsonceeachyearwhentheyspendmore than US$/€100,0006.

CENTURION PRIVATE COLLECTION And then there is the Centurion Private Collection. This special selection of rewards includes private jettravel,luxuriouscarsfromlandRoverandBentleyandpremiumaccessoriesfromTagHeuer,GeorgJensenandMontBlanc.

if little things Can make life wonderful , just imagine what bigger things Could do.

CENTURION REWARDS

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Travelisaboutexploringandcollectingmemories.And enjoying each moment to the full means not being bothered by the prospect of things going wrong.

Centurion prepares you for practically anything withComprehensiveWorldwideTravelInsuranceBenefits7 that allow you to relax and savour every moment of your travels.

These benefits offer protection not only to you, but to your partner, as well as your dependent children under the age of 25. Children under the age of 25 even have extended protection when travelling independently on a gap year for as long as twelve months.

In fact, the same protection you enjoy is available for all twenty Supplementary members, their partners and their dependent children under 25.

You don’t have to book the travel on the Card. So if the unexpected occurs, you can rest assured that Centurion will help ensure that you and those closest to you will be well taken care of.

it has been said that fortune favours the prepared mind. as it turns out, the prepared mind tends to be muCh more relaxed as well .

bENEFIT US DOLLAR (US$) EURO (€)

Medical treatment expenses7 US$10 million €10 million

Tripcancellationreimbursement7 US$20,000 €20,000

lost,damaged,orstolenluggagereimbursement7 US$10,000 €10,000

legalexpensebenefit7 US$65,000 €65,000

legalliabilitycompensation7 US$2.6 million €2.6 million

Globalcarrentalliabilitybenefits7 US$750,000* €750,000

*US$1 million in the USA

CENTURION PROTECTION

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the Centurion Card is made of titanium, one of the strongest metals in the world.

Use of this special material reflects the superior level of quality, privilege and service available from Centurion. Its uniqueness instantly identifies those who carry it as extraordinary individuals.

The Centurion Card is available in US dollar and euro, giving you access to some of the world’s major currencies. So you can enjoy convenient and discreet access to your US dollar and euro virtually anywhere in the world.

You can reduce the effect of changes in exchange rates and foreign exchange charges by spending in your chosen currency and settling with an account of the same currency at your bank. And the ability to make payments automatically from your account with your bank means less hassle.

THE CENTURION PORTFOLIO:

• CenturionmainCardmadeoftitanium

• CenturionAdditionalCardinblackplastic

• CenturionprimarySupplementaryCardmade of titanium

• Upto19ComplimentarySupplementaryCardsinanycombinationofPlatinum,GoldandGreen

• 1titaniumCenturionCardAccountintheopposite currency of your main Card8 – for example if the main Card Account is in euro, a complimentary US dollar Centurion Account will be offered.

US DOLLAR (US$) EURO (€)

one–timeJoiningFee US$4,000 €4,000

AnnualCardmembershipFee US$4,000 €4,000

Supplementary Cards Included 20 20

MembershipRewardsAnnualFee Complimentary Complimentary

US DOLLAR AND EURO MEMbERSHIP

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PERSONAL MANAGER

•Dedicated,singlepointofcontactforallyourcard, travel and lifestyle needs

TRAVEL AND EN ROUTE bENEFITS

•CenturionFastTrackservice1

•Complimentarychauffeurservice2

•CenturionCharterServices–accesstoprivateyacht, jet and super car hire

•ComplimentaryVirginAtlanticFlyingClub Goldmembership3

•ComplimentaryPriorityPassmembership4

•ComplimentaryaccesstoEurostarlounges4

•Complimentaryenrolmentincarhireprogrammes4

•Arangeofhotelprivilegesandbenefits

•Accesstoluxurycruiseandtoursprogramme4

CENTURION LIFESTYLE bENEFITS

•Accesstouniqueshoppingoffers,privileges and events

•CenturionWellnessprogramme

•CenturionWebsite,Magazine,Diaries and Preview – Exclusive access to latest offers and events

MEMbERSHIP REWARDS

•ComplimentaryenrolmentinMembershipRewards®programme5

•BonusMembershipRewardpoints: 100,000 bonus points once a year with US$/€100,000 spend6

•AccesstoCenturionPrivateCollectionRewards

CENTURION PROTECTION7

•Centurion’sprotectionbenefitswillapplytoyou,as the Centurion member, your partner and children under 25, as well as your supplementary members and their families

•Thebenefitswillcoveryoutakingpartintypicalholiday activities and winter sports

•Protectionisavailableforupto120dayspertrip(maximum 240 days total per year)

•Theagelimitformedicalassistanceandexpensesis up to 80 years

YOUR CENTURION MEMbERSHIP

•CenturionCardintitanium

•PortfolioofAdditionalandSupplementaryCards

•ComplimentaryCenturionCardintitanium, in the opposite currency of the main Card8

•nopre-setspendinglimit9

SUMMARY OF US DOLLAR AND EURO bENEFITS

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AnAmericanExpress®ChargeCardaccountissubjecttoapplicationandavailablewitharangeofcardoptions.TheCenturionCard carries an annual Cardmembership fee of US$4,000/€4,000/£1,800 and a one-off joining fee of US$4,000/€4,000/£2,500. AlternativecardoptionsareavailablewithannualfeesstartingfromUS$0/€0/£0.Termsandconditionsapply.Pleaseseeamericanexpress.com/eurodollar for more information.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS1.Tobeeligible,bookingsmustbemadeatleast72hourspriortoarrivalandCenturionmembersmustbookatleastone

internationalbusinessorfirstclassairticketthroughCenturionTravelonaCenturionCard.oneuseoftheserviceper tripiscomplimentary.WiththeInternationalMeetandGreetService,thenumberoftravelcompanionsdiffersperlocation. The service can on occasion be impacted by additional airport security checks and if this occurs the service cannot be guaranteed.

2.TheInternationallimousineserviceincludesairportpickuptoaCentralBusinessDistrictwithina20kmradiusofthecitycentre. Key destinations are subject to change without notice.

3.VirginAtlantic:Facilitiesvaryatdestinations.GuestmustbetravellingwithVirginAtlanticonthesameday.Membership can only be used by the main Centurion member or the primary Supplementary member on the account. Membership in VirginAtlanticFlyingClubGoldissubjecttotheirtermsandconditions.

4.Termsandconditionsapplyforeachindividualpartnerprogrammesandaresubjecttochangefromtimetotime. All benefits are subject to availability. Enrolment into partner programmes is required to receive benefits.

5.MembershipRewards®pointscannotbeearnedonthefollowingcharges:BalanceTransfers,CashAdvances,AmericanExpressTravellers’Chequepurchases,ForeignExchangetransactions,interest,chargesforreturnedpayments,latepaymentsorreferralcharges, American Express Credit Card finance charges and other account charges. All rewards are subject to availability and supplier restrictions. American Express may, without notice, withdraw or substitute any reward for another reward of comparablevalueandnature.Taxesremainpayableforflights.

6. Available once each year for US dollar and Euro Centurion Cardmembers who spend US$/€100,000 per Centurion Account inthatyear.Forpointstobeadded,CardmembersarerequiredtocallCenturionConcierge.notavailableforsterlingCardmembers.

7.TravelInsuranceBenefits:AmericanExpressServicesEuropelimited(“AESEl”)makesvariousbenefitsavailabletoCardmembers.ThesebenefitsderivefromcontractswhichAESElhasmadewiththirdpartieswhichAESElisfreetoamend,extendorterminateatitssolediscretion.ThesebenefitsdonotformpartofAESEl’scontractwithyoubutAESElwillaim to inform you 30 days in advance of any changes to the available benefits which may be to your detriment. One of the benefits currentlyavailableisthebenefitofcontractsofinsurancemadebetweenAESElandcertaininsurers,forexampletravelinsurance benefits. You will lose these benefits if you cease to be a Cardmember. Exclusions apply.

8.noAdditionalCardorSupplementarymembersarepermittedonthecomplimentaryCenturionCardAccountintheoppositecurrencytothemainCenturionCardAccount.notavailablewiththesterlingCard.

9. This does not mean however that there is an unlimited spending facility on the card. Each transaction is approved based on the expense level and credit history of all of your accounts established with us, our subsidiaries and affiliates and/or licensees, as well as on your credit history with other financial institutions and your personal resources and income known by us. Provided your account is settled in full and on time each month, you can usually spend as much as you have shown us you can afford. Proof of resources and security may be required.

Applicants must be 18 years old or over. Approval is subject to status and terms and conditions apply. The American Express Euro andDollarCardsareofferedbyAmericanExpressServicesEuropelimitedregisteredoffice:BelgraveHouse,76BuckinghamPalaceRoad,london,SW1W9AX,UnitedKingdomregisteredinEnglandandWales,Companynumber1833139,andauthorisedbytheFinancialServicesAuthorityunderthePaymentServicesRegulations2009(referencenumber415532)for theprovisionofpaymentservices.AmericanExpressServicesEuropelimitedalsosubscribestothelendingCodewhichismonitoredandenforcedbythelendingStandardsBoardandislicensedbytheofficeofFairTradingfortheprovisionofcreditproducts and related services.

CAM7163 02/13

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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