That's a rubbish reason not to have one. I have a Platinum and I use it where I can. Where I can't, I use my Mastercard.VeNT said:
Plus the AMEX Black membership is very good for dinner reservations/entry to clubs etc.
American express CC - is it Visa? Mastercard??
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Plus the AMEX Black membership is very good for dinner reservations/entry to clubs etc.
It's good for a hell of a lot more than that .... but at a price. If you aren't a heavy traveller, I wouldn't bother.Nozzer said:
Well, unless you count free companion overseas airline tickets (business or first class), access to airline executive lounges, frequent flyer Elite status, hotel upgrades, car hire upgrades, concierge service, free CDW cover on car rentals, ..... do I need to go on?jamoor said:
But you're right about not getting the Consumer Credit Act coverage. Then again, you don't get that with all purchases on standard credit cards either.
Aha. Do I detect the periodic application of a substantial dose of Nozzer sneakiness?Nozzer said:Of course it is, Harley, my man, but those are two of the better benefits which are accessible without a card, assuming you know someone with one
Jimbo said:And to think those g**s at Lloyds talked me into accepting one and I got rid of my gold visa card.. LOL.
I hope you have other credit cards then
I got an Amex card just recently but I have Visas and Mastercards too, otherwise I wouldn't have done, because as said they're not accepted in many places.
