@Pointy Bird - thanks for above - Out of interest what is the process to activating Qantas Club membership perk of Centurion? i.e. do you call Amex or QFF or both? Is it online form on Amex like most other enrols (i.e. Marriot Gold)?
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Centurion Travel Service
Ensure your entire journey not only runs smoothly, but also meets the highest standards of comfort and luxury with Centurion Travel Service.
Centurion Travel Consultants are some of the most experienced in the industry and know exactly which hotels and restaurants will suit your particular needs.
When you next travel, simply let us know and we’ll take care of all the details – anything from booking flights or organising a rental car, to recommending restaurants in a foreign city.
What’s more, we’ll arrange all the little extras that come with your Centurion Membership, so you’ll make the most of Centurion.
For more information or to book, please call your Relationship Manager or Centurion Travel Service on 1800 231 889.
Air & Lounge Benefits
International Airline Program
As a Centurion Member, you have access to the International Airline Program1, which offers you special airfares on some of the world's finest airlines to many destinations around the world.
The American Express Global Lounge Collection®
Whether you’re looking for a place to rest and recharge or somewhere to catch up on work, as a Centurion Member you have access to 1,400 airport lounges in over 650 cities around the world, across 140 countries and counting with the American Express Global Lounge Collection®.
Centurion Lounge programs2:
Centurion Members can also enjoy access to an ever-growing collection of airport lounges around the world, including the new Centurion® Lounges at Melbourne and Sydney International Airports.
- The Centurion® Lounge (must present physical Centurion Card or Prada Wearable)
- Escape Lounges - The Centurion® Studio Partner
- Priority Pass Lounges*
- Plaza Premium Lounges
- Virgin Australia domestic Lounges when flying Virgin Australia
- Delta Sky Club® Lounges when flying Delta
*Priority Pass is available to the Primary Card Member and one nominated Additional Card Member. Enrolment required. Please call your Relationship Manager for further information.
The Qantas Club
Your Centurion Card provides complimentary Qantas Club membership for you or your nominated Additional Centurion Member3.
Emirates Skywards Gold Tier Membership
Your complimentary membership opens the door to a more exclusive way to travel, giving you greater choice, convenience and flexibility, and all with the outstanding comfort levels for which Emirates is recognised worldwide4.
En route
You can enjoy the comfort and reliability of a chauffeur-driven car when you next travel overseas. Because when you book a return international flight departing from Australia through Centurion Travel Service, we’ll arrange a driver to take you to the airport5.
Centurion International Arrival Services
For certain destinations, when you travel in Business or First Class, the service continues when you arrive - not just inside the terminal, but at your arrival gate with International Arrival Services6.
Private Jet
Charter a jet for business travel or personal pleasure, we'll make all the arrangements for you7.
Hotel Partners & Programs
Fine Hotels + Resorts
Above and beyond experiences at over 1,300 hand-selected, iconic properties in top destinations across the globe. Expertly curated with you in mind, each property is ready to welcome you with exclusive benefits that offer an average total value of AU$800* to elevate your stay with each booking8.
Accor Plus
Enjoy complimentary membership to Accor Plus, which entitles you to a host of benefits including one ‘Stay Plus’ complimentary night stay each year.
Hotel Elite Status
Gain instant status with our partner's loyalty programs10.
To enjoy these benefits enrolment is required.
- Radisson Rewards Premium Status
- Hilton Honors Diamond Status
- IHG Rewards Club Platinum Elite Status
- Marriott Bonvoy™ Gold Elite Status
The Hotel Collection
Ideal for business trips, leisure stays or family breaks, book two nights' stay with The Hotel Collection and enjoy a US$100 hotel credit and a room upgrade when available11.
Car Rental
Hertz Gold Plus Rewards President's Circle
Enjoy a range of benefits including up to 20% discount on rentals at participating locations across the world12.
Avis President's Club
Increased savings on car rentals worldwide - starting with 10% off any of the rates you see published13.
To enjoy Hertz and Avis benefits, enrolment is required.
Cruise & Tour Programs
Cruise Benefits
There’s no travel experience quite like cruising the sea, and your Centurion Card can make it all the more exquisite with up to US$500 in onboard credit when you book with one of our cruise partners through your Relationship Manager or Centurion Travel Service14.
Crafted Journeys
Crafted Journeys takes personal dreams and helps to make them a treasured reality15.
Luxury Rail
Step into the golden ages of travel and experience the luxury of a bygone era; enjoy a pre or post departure fine dining experience up to US$100 per person and an onboard spending credit of US$150 per cabin when you book any overnight journey16.
The Global Dining Collection
Let your Relationship Manager or Concierge make your dining arrangements and offer recommendations at hundreds of restaurants around the world1.
You can also delight in our Global Chef Partnerships2 for exclusive experiences like kitchen tours, special menus, and opportunities to meet world-renowned chefs.
To view all of the Global Dining Collection restaurants available to you, please visit here.
To book, please contact your Relationship Manager or Centurion Concierge on 1800 231 889.
Events & Special Access
RSVP to events curated for you
Your Centurion Card is your key to specially tailored experiences, with access to a calendar of extraordinary events3 such as the Grange Wine Dinner Series or the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
To ensure you receive invitations to exclusive ticketed events, update your communication preferences to receive American Express marketing.
If there’s an event you wish to attend, simply call your Relationship Manager on 1800 231 889.
American Express Experiences
A unique program that gives Centurion Members the chance to purchase tickets to sought-after events, often before they go on sale to the general public. Whether you’re a music fan, a film buff, a theatre lover, a follower of fashion or a keen foodie, we could get you some of the best seats in the house for a variety of concerts and shows.
Digital News Subscription
The Australian Premium Subscription4
The Australian Premium subscription gives you access to The Australian’s news coverage and analysis from here and around the world across all your devices as well as access to The Wall Street Journal. In addition, you will have access to exclusive member-only features including a weekly curated eNewsletter featuring a selection of the best reads from The Australian and global news partners including The Economist and Harvard Business Review, as well as biannual virtual events featuring some of The Australian’s most experienced political and business journalists.
The complimentary The Australian Premium subscription is available to Primary and Additional Centurion Members.
Wine
Langton's
Centurion Members can now enjoy an upgraded benefit with Langton’s5, Australia’s leading fine wine specialist.
Centurion benefits include:
Enrol here to unlock these benefits and more.
- Access to Langton's renowned wine brokerage service where your own expert advisor will work with your tastes and preferences to offer a truly personalised wine experience.
- Enjoy an extensive range of top shelf Australian and imported wine, from great value selections to rare, back vintages.
- Priority pre-release access to the world’s most sought-after wines.
- A shopping rewards program that will entitle you to a complimentary bottle of wine per membership year according to the Langton's classification range.
Shopping & Fashion
David Jones Personal Shopping Services
Change the way you shop with David Jones Personal Shopping Services. Centurion Members have access to preferential bookings where your own Personal Shoppers and Stylists are at your service, as well as complimentary gift-wrapping, alterations and delivery with purchased items6.
Complimentary Fashion Benefit with NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER
Enjoy a credit of up to $375, twice per calendar year when you spend across NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER7. That's up to $750 that you can get back each year for simply shopping your favourite brands. View the benefit Terms and Conditions for full enrolment requirements.
In addition to your Complimentary Fashion Credit, Centurion brings you exclusive access to the NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER Shopping Program. Enjoy previews and pre-reservations, access to private sales, complimentary shipping, personal shoppers and more.
Call your Relationship Manager on 1800 231 889 to find out more.
Spa
There are times when all that is required is pure relaxation.
Shake off the stress of everyday life and switch off completely with privileges and benefits through our Spa Program. Pamper yourself and your Additional Card Members at either The Langham Sydney, Park Hyatt Sydney, or Miss Fox Melbourne.
Park Hyatt Sydney – The Spa:
The Langham Sydney – The Day Spa by Chuan:
- 60-min Aromatherapy massage
- Spa gift to take home (IKOU candle)
- Valet parking for one car for 2 hours
- Inclusive Price: $225 (Monday to Friday), $240 (Saturday & Sunday)
Monday to Thursday:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
- 20% discount on all treatments Monday to Thursday (excluding packages).
- Complimentary scalp and cranial pressure point massage with aromatherapy oils, performed within the booked treatment time.
- Complimentary valet parking, subject to availability.
Miss Fox Melbourne:
- 10% discount on all treatments (excluding packages).
- Complimentary scalp and cranial pressure point massage with aromatherapy oils, performed within the booked treatment time.
To organise a spa treatment with our Spa Partners above, please call your Relationship Manager or Centurion Concierge on 1800 231 889.
- Complimentary LED treatment upgrade with all facials (Maximum of 12 per year per guest).
- Complimentary piccolo bottle of Möet and Chandon with all Spa Awaken Rituals.
Golf
The 100 Club
Enjoy complimentary membership (valued at AUD$1,800) to “The 100 Club”, an elite golf tour program managed by Teed Up Exclusive Golf Tours which offers access to small group golf tours9.
Your Relationship Manager
Your Relationship Manager
Your Centurion Membership includes something you can’t put a price on – an exceptional relationship.
Your Relationship Manager is here to connect you with the finest experiences and to help you get the most from your Membership. You can trust your private Relationship Manager to make personalised recommendations.
Whether you’re looking for help booking your next trip, theatre tickets, an anniversary gift or restaurant recommendations, you can reach them at your convenience. And in those rare instances when your Relationship Manager isn’t able to take your call personally, a member of the Centurion Service Team will take responsibility.
Contact your Relationship Manager on 1800 231 889.
Prada x Centurion Wearable
Prada x Centurion
Our exclusive collaboration with Prada has brought to life this stylish payment alternative for Centurion Card Members to enjoy.
As part of the new era of Centurion, the Primary Card Member and an Additional Card Holder will have access to this Saffiano Leather Wearable, which can be used to make purchases in addition to your existing Black Card or Centurion Art Card.
If you need to activate or manage your Wearable, please visit the Band Management tab under your Centurion Account. For any questions, please reach out to your Relationship Manager via email or on 1800 231 889.
Centurion Art Card
Centurion Art Cards
One with the botanical brilliance of Kehinde Wiley and the other with the graphic modernity that epitomises Rem Koolhaas.
Now available for the Primary Centurion Card, as well as your Additional Centurion Card Members. If you prefer to keep your existing 'classic black' Centurion Card, there is no action required.
If you have selected your preferences and received your new Centurion Art Card, you can activate it at americanexpress.com.au/activate. If you need to manage your Card, please visit the Card Management tab under your Centurion Account.
For the story behind the concept, please visit americanexpress.com/en-au/benefits/new-centurion.
For any questions, please reach out to your Relationship Manager via email or on 1800 231 889.
What is a Charge Card
Spending on your Charge Card
Account Management
Additional Cards
Additional Cards
You can apply for up to five Additional Cards3, which are linked to your account at no extra fee, so your family can enjoy many of the same benefits as you.
You can receive one Additional Centurion Card, and up to four Platinum Cards, all connected to your Centurion account.
To apply for Additional Cards, simply contact your Relationship Manager on 1800 231 889.
An additional Card for you
An additional Centurion Card for yourself to distinguish your business and personal expenses, or to keep in a safe place for emergencies.
If you would like an additional Card, call your Relationship Manager on 1800 231 889 who will arrange delivery.
Earning points
Your Centurion Card places you on the very highest tier of the Membership Rewards program, Ascent Premium.
From the moment you start using your Centurion Card, you’ll begin collecting Membership Rewards points for every dollar spent on your Card1:
2.5 points per $1 spent on all purchases
1 point per $1 spent with government bodies in Australia
With no expiry on your points and no cap on the amount of points you can earn each year, your points will accumulate regardless of how much you spend each year.
Centurion Travel Insurance
As a Centurion Member, you can take advantage of comprehensive complimentary worldwide travel insurance for you, your partner and your dependent children that are 25 years of age or younger, as well as your Additional Card Members1 on return trips.
Your Centurion Travel Insurance includes:
For the full Centurion Insurance Terms and Conditions, please click here.
- Travel Inconvenience Cover
- Medical Emergency Expenses Cover
- Personal Baggage, Valuables, Money and Travel Documents Cover
- Trip Cancellation and Amendment Cover
- Loss Damage Waiver Cover
- Public Transport Accident Cover
Smartphone Screen Cover
Your Centurion Insurance includes Smartphone Screen Cover, which provides cover for up to $500 when you pay for your smartphone with your Centurion Card, either outright or on a monthly contract1.
You can be reimbursed for the cost of the screen repair up to $500 for two events a year. A 10% excess applies to the claimed amount. Waiting periods may apply.
Claiming is easy, follow the steps below:
- Ensure you purchase your smartphone outright or pay your monthly smartphone contract on your Centurion Card
- Repair your smartphone screen when it breaks
- Submit a claim via the Chubb Claims Centre
- Receive your claim refund, less 10% excess for your claim
Card Purchase Cover
Card Purchase Cover
Provides cover for theft or damage to Eligible Items within ninety (90) days of purchase.
Sum insured
Up to:
$50 Excess for each and every claim for Centurion Member and Additional Centurion Member.
- $30,000 in any one (1) three hundred and sixty-five (365) day period;
- $3,500 per event.
Key exclusions
- Eligible Items left Unattended in a Public Place
- Eligible Items left in an Unattended motor vehicle
- Eligible Items which are lost
Card Refund Cover
Provides cover for the Purchase Price of an unused Eligible Item if You try to return it to the Retailer within ninety (90) days of the purchase and the Retailer will not take it back.
Sum insured
Key exclusions
- Up to $1,000 per Eligible Item; and
- Up to $5,000 in any one (1) three hundred and sixty-five (365) day period.
- Eligible Items that are faulty
- A store credit has been received
- Eligible Items purchased from a Retailer outside Australia
- Eligible Items with a Purchase Price of $50 or less
Curious if it's similar to perk of ANZ QFF Black card where you read out first 9 card digits to get discounted rate (currently $442 per year) for Qantas Club (which agents see as "Corporate Scheme") by calling QFF (not ANZ)
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