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Credit Card Comparison - By Travel Benefits

Category

 Merrill+ Visa

 

Merrill+ Visa

Bank of America Accolades American Express


Bank of America Accolades Card

Citi Chairman American Express Card (Issued by Citi)

Citi Chairman Card

American Express Centurion Card



American Express Centurion Card

American Express Platinum Card



American Express Platinum Card

American Express Rewards Gold Card


American Express Rewards Gold Card

Travel Service

 Merrill Travel Advisor

Bank of America Accolades Card Concierge

Citi Chairman Card Concierge

Centurion Travel Services

Platinum Travel Service

No Dedicated Travel Service – but you can contact American Express Travel

Airport Lounge Program 

Priority Pass Membership

Priority PassPriority PassPriority Pass Access to: American Airlines Admrials Club, Continental Airlines Presidents Club, Delta Crownroom Club, Northwest Airlines WorldClubs. Must present Centurion Card as well as a ticket for the airline matching the club you are going to. Access to Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses with Virigin Atlantic Airways Flying Club Gold Card Access to:

American Airlines Admrials Club,

Continental Airlines Presidents Club,

Delta Crownroom Club ,

Northwest Airlines WorldClubs.

Must present Platinum Card as well as a ticket for the airline matching the club you are going to.
None
Elite Status on Airlines

 No

NoneNoneContinental OnePass Gold Elite Delta Skymiles Gold Medallion US Airways Dividend Miles Platinum Preferred Virgin Atlantic Airways Flying Club Gold NoneNone
Domestic Companion Ticket Program

 N/A

Receive a discounted companion ticket when you book a full fare airfare ticket. None

With the Domestic Companion Airfare Program, you can bring a companion with you on U.S. flights—anywhere in the U.S., on six major U.S. carriers. Purchase domestic coach airfare for yourself from $299 with your Centurion Card and your companion receives complimentary airfare. You can request up to four complimentary companion airfares per year. An exciting addition to your existing International Airline Program, the new Domestic Companion Airfare Program now makes it possible to travel throughout the U.S. together.

 

AS OF 11/15/08 THIS BENEFIT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED

With the Domestic Companion Airfare Program, you can bring a companion with you on U.S. flights—anywhere in the U.S., on six major U.S. carriers. Purchase domestic coach airfare for yourself from $299 with your Platinum Card and your companion receives complimentary airfare. You can request up to four complimentary companion airfares per year. An exciting addition to your existing International Airline Program, the new Domestic Companion Airfare Program now makes it possible to travel throughout the U.S. together.

 

 

AS OF 11/15/08 THIS BENEFIT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED

None
International Airline Program

 N/A

Receive a discounted companion ticket when you book a full fare airfare ticket. No 2 – 4 – 1 program but special offers from airlines which can be seen here2-4-1 full-fare business or first class international ticket 2-4-1 full-fare business or first class international ticket None
Private Jet Program 

Offers through Marquis Jet Card. You can book a private jet as well through the concierge

Private Jets can be booked through Concierge.

Citi® Private Bank Aircraft and Finance Team, Marquis JetSM - fleet by NetJets®, and Sentient Jet memberships are available.

Membership or fractional jet ownership option. Atlantic aviation flight servicesBombardier flexjetBombardier skyjetDelta air elite business jetsLes bas international

Sentinent jet membership

Receive an exclusive centurion benefit when you join one of the programs as well as a service credit of 3-4%
Membership or fractional jet ownership option. Atlantic aviation flight servicesBombardier flexjetBombardier skyjetDelta air elite business jetsLes bas internationalSentinent jet membership None
Rental Car Programs  

Special Offers at Hertz which may be different depending on your Merrill+ tier Level.

None

Avis Preferred service that lets you bypass the counter and go straight to your car• Special pricing on all your rentals, including special discounts on Luxury cars• A guaranteed car even if you do not have a reservation• Two free rental day certificates upon enrollment.• Regular one car-class upgrades, at no charge, when available• Double airline bonus miles valid on the following airline frequency programs when you book through the Personal Concierge: American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways

 

National Car Rental

Receive a two-car-class upgrade in the U.S. and Canada at participating locations with the rental of a compact through an intermediate car.

Hertz #1 Gold Club

Avis Presidents Club

Hertz #1 Gold Club

Avis First

National Emerald Club
None
Car Rental Insurance

 Yes

Yes

Automatic collision coverage when you reserve and charge your rental car to your Citi ChairmanSM American Express® Card. Simply decline the car rental company’s collision loss/damage insurance (CDW).

First 30 days of auto rentalFirst 30 days of auto rentalFirst 30 days of auto rental
Limosuine Program

 None but Concierge can arrange a Limo

None but Concierge can arrange a Limo

None but Concierge can arrange a Limo

Carey Worldwide and Dav El-triple MR points

Carey Worldwide and Dav El-triple MR points

None

Elite Hotel Status

 None

None

Hhonors Gold

HHonors Gold VIP

Priority Club Rewards Platinum Elite Status

Relais & Châteaux Club 5C

Starwood Preferred Guest Gold Preferred Level

SPG Gold

None

Hotel Program

 

No actual program like FHR, but offers available through a small numbers of hotels can be seen on the Merrill+ Visa benefits page here at Jblackbelt.com

None

No actual program – but a few special offers which can be seen here.

Fine Hotels & Resorts

Fine Hotels & Resorts

None

Villa Program 

None

None

Centurion Villas

Platinum Villas

None

Travel Membership Discounts

 Exlcusive Resots Offers

None

Exclusive Resorts

Exclusive Resorts

Ritz-Carlton Club

Ritz-Carlton Club

None

Private Yacht Program

 None

None

None

Yes

Yes

None

Cruise Privileges

 

Depending on the Cruise Line, special privileges are available which can be seen on the Merrill+ Beyond Rewards page.

No

No Special Cruise Program – but special offers can be seen here

Yes

Yes

No

Spaceflight Program NoNoNoSpaceAdventuresNoNo
International Communication Program

 None

None

None

Yes

Yes

Yes

Travel Accident Insurance

 Yes

$1,000,000

Yes

No Amount Given

Yes

$1,000,000

Yes

$1,500,000

Yes

$500,000

Yes

$250,000

Baggage Insurance Plan

 No, but lost luggage assistance is available

Yes

No Amount Given

Receive up to $3,000 in lost luggage coverage for you and your dependents when the entire common carrier fare is purchased on your Chairman Card®. Coverage includes permanently lost, stolen or damaged baggage or personal articles checked with a common carrier.

$3,000 maximum for carry-on and checked baggage. Of the $3,000 only $2,000 may be for checked baggage.

$3,000 maximum for carry-on and checked baggage. Of the $3,000 only $2,000 may be for checked baggage.

up to $1,250 for carry-on baggage and up to $500 for checked baggage in excess of Common Carrier liability

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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 January 2009 19:59 )