Seinfeld's Black Card Tale Adds Another Layer

Jerry Seinfeld has added another layer to his claim that he helped create the American Express Centurion Card, also known as the Black Card, in 1999. According to Seinfeld, a crew member on a commercial set asked him if he owned the card, and not knowing what it was, he called American Express President Harvey Golub to inquire about it.

Golub told Seinfeld that the Black Card was just a rumor and had never existed, but Seinfeld convinced him to create one. As the story goes, Seinfeld was the first person to receive the card, which is reserved for the ultra-rich and famous.

Seinfeld recently shared this account again in an interview with comic Sebastian Maniscalco on his podcast 'We Got Company!' He also revealed that he threw away the original Black Card he received. The card is said to be a status symbol, and its access is limited to those who have a 'well-padded bank account,' according to CNBC.