Wikipedia:Select Black Card

Select (styled SELECT) is a United States-based membership card, not a payment card, sometimes referred to as "Select Black Card." It is a members-only loyalty card that connects an existing credit or debit card of members to use for discounts at select locations. It was called the "Black Card for Millennials" and "AMEX for the Next Generation" by the Fox Business Network. SELECT is a black titanium card, and it is issued by Select Innovations, Inc.

History
SELECT card was created by Carlo Cisco, who is founder and CEO of Select Innovations, Inc. It was launched in beta in New York in 2013, adding approximately 3,000 members in the first year, and there were over 19,000 in 2019. SELECT was chosen to participate in Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator in 2015 and has since launched in other cities including Washington D.C., Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta.

Overview
Prospective members apply through a selective application process that accepts only 30-40% of applicants. Once accepted, the SELECT card is linked to a member's existing credit or debit card. Members can then use it to receive discounts at over 600,000 premier partners with over 1,600,000 locations such as select entertainment, hotels, and restaurants. It also provides members a 24/7 concierge service similar to that of the Centurion Card from American Express.

SELECT has a member community wherein members can connect at events such as fashion shows and menu tastings. According to the company, it is an opportunity for members to interact with like-minded professionals. This card has a US$ 300 annual membership fee.