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Business Centurion

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Plus a one-time $10,000 initiation fee (figures reported for Centurion. Not confirmed separately for the business version.)

Credits 2

Every statement credit on this card, how often it comes back and when it resets. Together they’re worth up to $1,030 a year in cash credits, not counting ones you unlock by spending, points or free nights.

Every quarter

Resy Dining CreditActivation required
$250/quarterResets Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct

Up to $250 per calendar quarter at qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants shown as eligible on Resy, select Resy event tickets and Centurion New York, starting July 1, 2026. Additional Business Centurion cardmembers are eligible too; unused amounts don't roll over.

How to activate: Enroll in the Resy credit in your Amex account or by calling Centurion before you dine.

Every few years

Global Entry / TSA PreCheck Fee Credit
$120every 4 years

$120 for Global Entry (every 4 years) or up to $85 for TSA PreCheck. Additional cardmembers on Centurion accounts are also eligible.

Perks 17

Benefits you use rather than credits that post to your statement.

Centurion Lounge access

Unlimited complimentary entry to Centurion Lounges and Sidecar locations with a same-day boarding pass on any airline. Bring your immediate family (spouse or partner and children under 18) or up to 2 guests free.

Priority Pass Select

Priority Pass membership after you enroll through Amex; you and all accompanying guests get in free where the lounge admits guests.

Delta Platinum Medallion status

Complimentary Delta Platinum Medallion (confirm with Amex).

Hilton Honors Diamond status

Complimentary Hilton Diamond.

Hertz President's Circle status

Complimentary Hertz top-tier status.

PS (Private Suite) airport terminal visits

Two complimentary PS visits per year reported for Centurion cardmembers in 2026.

Delta Sky Club access

Complimentary Delta Sky Club and Grab and Go access when flying a same-day Delta flight, not on Basic Economy; no visit cap is listed for Centurion members. Guests pay Delta's current guest rate with the card.

Escape Lounge access

Free entry to Escape Lounges, including Centurion Studio partner locations, with a same-day boarding pass on any airline; bring 2 guests or your immediate family free.

Plaza Premium Lounge access

Free entry to Plaza Premium Lounges worldwide with a same-day boarding pass, with unlimited complimentary guests.

50% Pay with Points rebate

Get 50% of your points back when you use Pay with Points for flights through Amex Travel: first or business class on any airline, economy on one airline you pick. Capped at 3 million points back per year since Feb 2025.

Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status

Complimentary Marriott Gold Elite, carried over from the Platinum benefits. Enrollment required.

IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status

Complimentary IHG Platinum Elite reported for Centurion members. Enrollment required.

Avis President's Club status

Complimentary Avis President's Club with guaranteed cars and upgrades when available. Enrollment required.

Equinox membership

Equinox Destination Access membership reported as a Centurion benefit. Terms vary and enrollment is required.

Cruise Privileges Program

On cruises of 5+ nights booked through Amex Travel, Centurion members get an extra $200 on-board credit per stateroom on top of the Platinum $100–$300 credit, plus an amenity.

Fine Hotels + Resorts benefits

Stays booked through Amex Travel include daily breakfast for 2, a $100+ property credit, guaranteed 4pm checkout, noon check-in and an upgrade when available.

Global Dining Access by Resy

Access to hard-to-get Resy reservations, early table alerts and member events after you add the card to your Resy profile.

Also included

  • 24/7 Centurion concierge
  • 1.5X bonus on select purchases

Before you apply

American Express’s application rules, as reported by people who applied. Banks don’t publish most of these. All banks’ rules

2/90 Firm rule

No more than two new Amex credit cards in a 90-day span. Charge cards such as Platinum, Gold and Green are left out of the count. A third credit card application within 90 days is usually turned down.

1/5 Soft rule

One new Amex credit card every 5 days at most. A second application within 5 days usually sits in pending until the 5 days are up.

5 credit cards Firm rule

You can usually have up to 5 Amex credit cards open at the same time. Charge cards are separate. With 5 open, new Amex credit cards get declined. Closing or downgrading one frees a spot.

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Last checked Oct 11, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.