Be an existing American Express cardmember in good standing
Spend very heavily on eligible Amex cards, especially the Platinum Card
Maintain an excellent payment history with no delinquencies
Use the card frequently for both personal and business expenses
Build a long-standing relationship with American Express
Keep high annual spend levels over multiple years
Wait for an invitation from American Express
Accept that the Centurion Card is invitation-only and not publicly available for direct application
Meet any additional financial and account criteria Amex may require
Request consideration through your Amex relationship manager if available