Drob said:can't u just cover your rump and get both AMEX centurion and BOA Knock-off, double airport lounge coverage especially since one is free?The centurion card now comes with a $5,000 initiation fee and a $2,500 annual fee. It does come with a ton of benefits not available with the Accolades, which you would expect with this kind of fee. The Priority Pass that comes with it is EXACTLY the same as that of the Accolades, with the exception that you can bring in 2 people for free with the Centurion's version. So, this idea of "double airport lounge coverage" is pretty silly, since you'd just have the same program twice.

I recently got this card and I am still a bit confused on how to sign up for Priority Pass? I think I believe I qualify for one according to the agreement, but when I visit Priority Pass' website, I'm not sure how to proceed. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.

I just received in today's mail an updated Priority Pass directory. Good thing, since I managed to lose my older copy. Among other things, the cover letter states that effective January 4, 2008, "...there will be a slight increase from $24 to $27 for all guests who accompany you to one of our lounges..."

I'd like to confirm a few things:

So if I have > $200,000 with BoA, but I don't want to get the Accolades card, I'm still eligible for the

- PriorityPass Prestige Membership (which some have reported success in getting the fee waived for the wife)
- Credit Monitoring service

What number do I call to get the PriorityPass Membership? Thanks very much in advance! I wish I knew about this earlier!

dolmar said:Those are benefits of the Accolades card. If you don't get the credit card even if you have $10 million with BOA your not going to get the benefits from the credit card.

Is there a minimum balance that one has to charge to the card every year? Could you just get the card while maintaining the annual $200K threshold, with minimal purchases on the CC?

CaptainAlias said:dolmar said:Those are benefits of the Accolades card. If you don't get the credit card even if you have $10 million with BOA your not going to get the benefits from the credit card.

Is there a minimum balance that one has to charge to the card every year? Could you just get the card while maintaining the annual $200K threshold, with minimal purchases on the CC?
It appears that you don't have to spend a minimum on the card. From my cover letter that came with the card documents, footnote 1:

With the Bank of America Accolades American Express Card, you qualify for additional benefits such as Priority Pass, Identity Theft Protection and Identity Theft Recovery if you spend a total of $30,000 (USD) during the calendar year, or have a total of $200,000 (USD) in deposits or investments with Bank of America.

I received my card in July 2007, and my letter states that I will have the enhanced benefits through 2008. After that point, the above spending or balance requirement will apply. It's unclear whether you need to maintain the $200K balance throughout the year, or to simply have that balance with Bank of America at the time of qualification.

Ah, thanks for the clarifications!

alright guys...never really post, but thanks to FW, I applied for BOA Accolades card this past 17th (friday)...it was a painless telephone call!
By Monday, Accolades acct had shown up on BOA online statement showing the $295 charge and immediate $295 credit.
I tried to register for PP online at their website, but they need actual cc#.
My cc arrived on Tues, registered for PP and says PP card will arrve in 7-10 days.
Credit limit is only $25k right now, but I'm sure I'll get it up soon!
thanks FW!

cool mine is up to 40k now.
Will ask for cli in 6 months to 60k hopefully get it to 100k by yearend.

should be able to get a new rep...for the amount of money you have on account with them.
They are really supposed to make you life and finances easier.
We have a great PB. He takes care of 90% of the stuff we need over the phone or email.
When I do need to go into any branch for anything, I call him from the car (Ex. to get cashiers checks) and when I walk into a branch, someone will be waiting for me to help me. It's great!
You almost never have to wait in line, or put you name down on that stupid pad.