{
  "id": 4055627,
  "title": "Jerry Seinfeld Adds Another Layer to Infamous AmEx Black Card Invention",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/jerry-seinfeld-adds-another-layer-to-infamous-amex-black-card",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T23:26:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/jerry-seinfeld-american-express-black-card-origin-story/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jerry Seinfeld claims he played a role in the creation of the American Express Centurion Card, otherwise known as the Black Card, in 1999. During a commercial shoot, a crew member inquired about Seinfeld possessing the illustrious card. Unaware of its existence but desiring it, Seinfeld contacted American Express president Harvey Golub, who informed him the card was merely a rumor. Undeterred, Seinfeld insisted on making it a reality. He became the first recipient of the Black Card, though he no longer possesses it. Kim Kardashian and Oprah Winfrey are among the card's esteemed holders.",
  "summary": "The comedian has long said he convinced American Express to create – and was the first to receive – the coveted credit card for the ultra-rich and famous The post Jerry Seinfeld Adds Another Layer to Infamous AmEx Black Card Invention appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Jerry Seinfeld claims to have helped create the American Express Black Card in 1999.",
    "Seinfeld contacted American Express president Harvey Golub to make the card a reality.",
    "Kim Kardashian and Oprah Winfrey are among the Black Card holders."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}