Visa Black Card
The Visa Black Card is issued by Barclaycard in the United States, where it launched in 2008. For an annual fee of $495 Visa Black Card members receive access to a number of high level benefits. The physical card uses a patent-pending carbon card construction. Black Card is a trademark of Black Card LLC.
Features
The Visa Black Card is currently offered to U.S. residents, with limited membership.
In its reward program, points May Be redeemed for a variety of items including airline travel with no blackouts or restrictions and 1% cash back on each purchase.
Members receive a limited complimentary enrollment in the Priority Pass VIP Lounge Program which provides access to many 600 airport lounges. i
Additionally, members are extended some fairly typical protection benefits while traveling or making purchases with their card. These include Worldwide Travel Insurance, Trip Interruption/Cancellation Insurance, Baggage Delay Insurance, Purchase Security, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Warranty Manager Service, Zero Liability, as well as Global Acceptance.
Members have access to a 24-hour Concierge Service, which handles a wide variety of requests including Entertainment Planning, Country & City Information, Business Services, Gift Arrangements, Travel Information & Assistance, as well as other Specialty Services. Specialty services include assistance with location and purchase of specialty items such as rare books or records, unusual household items, and other hard to find items.