In the midst of one of the most difficult credit debacles in our lifetime, one credit card issuer is bucking the trend. Barclay’s has just introduced the ultra exclusive Visa Black Card. With an annual fee of $495, this black credit card has a lot to live up to. But starting with a patent pending carbon graphite card, Barclay’s is pulling out all the stops in an effort to attract the most exclusive and demanding cardholders.
24-Hour Concierge Service
As a Black Card member, Barclay’s Concierge professionals are ready to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days per week via phone or email. You can use their expert staff to access a wealth of knowledge and expertise capable of turning an ordinary occasion into an event to remember. Here are some of the services offered through the Concierge Service:
Entertainment Planning
- Restaurant information, referrals, reservations
- Health club information, referrals, reservations
- Sports entertainment event information, reservations, ticketing
- Golf tee time information, reservations
- Shopping location information
Business Services
- Conference service referrals & arrangements
- Emergency translation services via phone or arrangements
- Computer rental, audio/visual equipment referrals & arrangements
- Message service
- Foreign protocol information
Travel Information
- Weather forecasts/ATM locations
- VISA passport locations and referrals
- Customs, duties and information
- Mass transportation information and schedules
- Hotel information, referrals, reservations
- Mail/fax destination package
- Car rentals, limousine & car service information, referrals, reservations
- Flight information, reservations, ticketing
County and City Information
- Highlights/sights/exhibitions/shows
- Festivals/museum/music entertainment information
- Time/hours/holidays information
- Tourist information
- Shopping information
Gift Arrangements
- Gift baskets
- Floral arrangements
- Specific gifts (as requested)
- Special occasion gift recommendations
Special Services
- Assistance with location and purchase of specialty items.
- For example:
- Rare books or records;
- Unusual household items;
- And referrals to specialty services such as dog groomers, tailors and doll makers
- Hard to find items; special research; specialty shopping
Balance Transfer Offer
The black credit card also offers a 6 month 0 APR balance transfer offer. There is a 3% balance transfer fee, however, unlike most transfer offers today, it is capped at $50. The cap of $50 applies only during the first six billing cycles.
You can also check out our other balance transfer credit cards.
Patent Pending Carbon Graphite
The Visa black credit card is made of carbon graphite. Here’s how Barclay describes the purpose of this feature: “The Black Card is made with carbon graphite, creating a more durable card, guaranteed to get you noticed.” If getting noticed appeals to you, the black card is definitely the way to go.
Luxury Gifts
Black Card members deserve the best of the best. Members will receive Luxury Gifts from some of the world’s top brands.
Travel Priority Pass
Priority Pass is the world’s largest independent airport VIP lounge program, allowing you access to more than 500 airport lounges in over 90 countries worldwide.
So is the Black Credit Card right for you? If it is, you can complete the Black Card’s online application by clicking here.
