CENTURION

Net-a-Porter Centurion Benefit Dropped: What It Means

Amex drops Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter credits for Centurion. Lodenfrey as a replacement. Why this is a bad trade.

Christian·2026-01-10·5 min read

STATUS

Hotel Status Through Credit Cards 2026: What's Worth It?

Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, hotel status through credit cards. What actually works in practice and where you should not kid yourself.

Christian·2026-01-10·5 min read

CREDIT CARDS

Payback Amex 2026: Is the Card Worth It?

The Payback American Express costs nothing and earns Payback points. But does it fit into an Amex strategy alongside the Platinum? A clear-eyed analysis.

Christian·2026-01-08·5 min read

STRATEGY

Traveling with Points: A Business Class Beginner's Guide 2026

110,000 MR points for Business Class to Tokyo instead of 4,000 EUR. How I started using points strategically.

Christian·2026-01-05·5 min read

CREDIT CARDS

Amex Customer Service Review 2026: 9 Years Tested

Nine years as an Amex customer: what the customer service actually delivers and why Platinum vs. Centurion service differs significantly.

Christian·2026-01-02·5 min read

CENTURION

Centurion Living Events: Review & Critique 2026

The Centurion Living Events were once a genuine highlight. Today they have become rarer and increasingly feel like sales pitches.

Christian·2025-09-15·5 min read

CENTURION

Centurion Valet Parking Dropped: What's Missing

Amex drops the valet parking service for Centurion cardholders. Why this benefit was more than just convenient parking.

Christian·2025-04-20·5 min read

CENTURION

Emirates Gold Status Dropped: A Centurion Loss

No more Emirates Skywards Gold Status for Centurion cardholders. What this means and why the loss hits hard.

Christian·2024-08-15·5 min read

CENTURION

Centurion Reservierungen automatisieren: Mein iOS Shortcut

Reservierungen ueber den Centurion Relationship Manager sind umstaendlich. Mein iOS Shortcut macht den Prozess direkt aus Google Maps heraus moeglich.

Christian·2022-04-10·5 min read