Jeffrey Epstein Reportedly Held Multiple American Express Centurion Cards With Millions Of Membership Rewards Points
New reporting and court-file details have revealed just how extensive Jeffrey Epstein’s relationship with American Express allegedly was over the years.
According to public records and statements referenced in reports, Epstein was reportedly an American Express cardholder dating back to 1977 and at times spent more than $1 million annually across his accounts. That level of spending likely generated tens of thousands of dollars in interchange fees and other revenue for Amex over the decades.
The documents suggest Epstein held an American Express Centurion Card as early as 2004. Over time, the number of cards tied to his accounts reportedly expanded significantly.
By 2006, filings indicate there were:
- Eight Gold cards including authorized users
- One Platinum card
- At least one Centurion card
The relationship appears to have grown even further in later years. In 2012, Epstein allegedly had three Centurion cards, while records from 2017 reportedly showed as many as nine Centurion cards attached to his accounts.
Following Epstein’s 2019 arrest, a message reportedly sent from American Express to prosecutors referenced a large portfolio of cards tied to him, including:
- Multiple Centurion cards
- Platinum cards
- Gold cards
- A Blue Cash card
- Business cards including Plum and Business Gold
Massive Spending And Rewards Point Balances
Statements from June and December 2012 reportedly detailed more than $100,000 in spending across a wide variety of purchases ranging from everyday expenses to luxury spending.
Some of the purchases allegedly included:
- Locksmith services
- Plumbing supplies
- Taxi rides
- Chocolate purchases
- Movie tickets
- Match.com charges
- Designer fashion purchases from Vivienne Westwood
- Dining at Per Se
One particularly eye-catching detail from the reporting was the size of his rewards balance. In 2018, Epstein reportedly held 11.2 million Membership Rewards points even after transferring one million points to an associate.
For points and miles enthusiasts, that kind of balance is enormous. Depending on redemption value, 11.2 million Membership Rewards points could potentially be worth well into six figures for premium travel redemptions.
Why This Story Is Getting Attention
The revelations are drawing renewed scrutiny toward how major financial institutions handled relationships with high-profile clients tied to criminal allegations and investigations.
For the points and miles world specifically, the story also offers a rare glimpse into the scale of spending and rewards accumulation possible through invitation-only premium cards like the Centurion Card.
While most card issuers do not publicly disclose spending requirements for Centurion eligibility, reports have long suggested annual spending in the hundreds of thousands — or even millions — can be required for consideration.
