What color is the American Express Centurion Card?

The American Express Centurion Card is black in color.

The card is widely known by its nickname, the Black Card, which helped turn it into a symbol of luxury and exclusivity. American Express launched the Centurion Card in 1999 after years of marketing its Platinum Card to affluent customers. The Centurion is generally offered by invitation rather than through a standard public application.

Unlike an ordinary revolving credit card, the Centurion has traditionally been described as a charge card. Its account structure and payment requirements have differed from conventional cards, and American Express has marketed premium services such as concierge assistance, travel support, and access to selected benefits.

The color can cause two common mix-ups. “Black Card” is an informal nickname, not the card’s official product name, and other companies sell products using similar branding. Also, the Centurion should not be confused with the Platinum Card: both are premium American Express products, but the Centurion is the black, invitation-only tier. The card itself has been produced with distinctive premium materials, including titanium in some markets.