Better is a subjective modifier. While we aren’t shy about offering our own, the objective fact is that it’s much easier to get the Platinum Card from American Express, since you don’t need an invitation. The exclusivity of the Black Card is reinforced by its minimalist web page, which contains only a link to its cardmember agreement. The Platinum Card is certainly more affordable, with an annual fee of about 80% less than that of the Centurion Card. And you don’t have to fork over $10,000 to apply for the Platinum Card as you do for the Black Card. The Platinum Card offers at least 40 benefits and rewards to its members including free airport lounge access, hotel perks, car rental privileges, free WiFi from Boingo, and concierge services. On a dollar-for-dollar basis, the Platinum Card beats the pants off the Centurion Card for 99.9% of the population. The Identity Strategist reported on the circulation statistics of the Centurion Card and the Platinum Card in two international magazines exclusively sent to cardholders outside of the United States.