Jul 21, 2014, 10:54 pm
Last edit by: StartinSanDiego
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Please continue the discussion here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase-ultimate-rewards/1745852-ritz-carlton-rewards-card-2016-onward.html
===============================================Bes t public available offer:
Two free nights at any tier 1-4 Ritz Carlton Hotel after $3k spent. Annual fee of $395 NOT waived. https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/2CN
$300 Annual Travel Credit
"Make the most of your trip with a $300 annual travel credit to use for baggage fees, Global Entry fees, seat upgrades, access to your preferred airport lounge and more. Simply use your card for these expenses and call us at 1-855-896-2222, and we will refund the charges after your flight."
Actual T&C language, as of 08.22.15:"Only the following types of non-ticket Net Purchases qualify for this offer: airline lounge day pass, or towards a yearly lounge membership of your choice; airline seat upgrades; airline baggage fees; in-flight internet/entertainment; in-flight meals; Global Entry fees."
As of 1/2/2015, Credit for these charges are based on TRANSACTION (purchase) date, not posting date. If you made an eligible purchase before the end of the year, even if it doesn't post until the following year, you can still receive credit for the previous year. See post #1268
DO NOT attempt to get all $300 in one transaction. Most CSRs will question what incedential charge would be so high. Instead, get multiple smaller gift cards which line up with fees that airline charges. Make sure that whatever amounts you choose, you have an explanation ready for each. For example, AA overweight baggage fee is $150. $50 is first checked bag for 2 ppl. $75 is in the range of upgrade fees, etc.
Reimbursed:
AA e-Giftcards
Southwest eGiftcards - As of 12/30/14 Chase can distinguish between "incidental" and gift card purchase. YMMV depending on CSR.
Delta Giftcards (YMMV)
$78 AA Award flight taxes reimbursed
$22 BA Award flight taxes reimbursed
~$150 AA award fees, taxes, fuel surcharge reimbursed
$246 AA award fees, booking fee, all reported as upgrading to busn award
United Flight Taxes
Spirit Big Front Seats
Spirit Onboard Food and Drinks
DL Ticket Change fee $300
$210 DL first class up-fare
$300 of a $525 AA Admirals Club annual membership
$50 DL Transfer miles fee (2k miles plus $30 fee)
~$160 SQ award fees (circa 2014)
$70 upgraded seats on AA
$34 US award fees
$34 BA Award fees
$90 oneway ticket on AA (paid additional $90 with AA e-gc from last year)
$84.50 x 2 AA award fees
$150 B6change fees er...umm..."seat upgrades"
$75 UA gift registry (no longer works as of Summer 2015)
$49.95 Bags VIP charge. It surprised me that it went since it comes up as BagsVIP and not an airline. I told the CSR it was AA's partner for baggage delivery and that I was (honestly) unsure if it would work.
UA Gift Registry $150 (one worked, one didn't) -- no longer works as of Summer 2015
$274 BA seat selection for 2 J class seats, LAX-LHR (Jan 2016)
Not Reimbursed:
$315 Avianca ticket charge
United giftcards
$150 AA award redeposit fee (YMMV)
UA Gift Registry $150 (one worked, one didn't)
The deal for 140K points is dead. Chase has replaced it with a complimentary night stay at any Tier 1-4 Ritz-Carlton hotel after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months, available here. As of February 12, 2015, there IS A BETTER known public offer (see below).
The 70K offer is long gone.
[EXPIRED] Active link found on blog 12/16 for 140K offer: https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/offer140k
Many have applied through this link only to find the application was assigned to a different promo for 2 free nights instead of points. Calling JP Morgan Chase CS has indicated they are aware of this issue and CSRs are expecting the 140k points to be honored but no one in this situation has actually received the 140k points as of Dec 28, 2014.
[EXPIRED] As reported by ghitt87: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22807838-post16.html
See also post #483 and following: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23230523-post483.html
Please continue the discussion here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase-ultimate-rewards/1745852-ritz-carlton-rewards-card-2016-onward.html
===============================================Bes t public available offer:
Two free nights at any tier 1-4 Ritz Carlton Hotel after $3k spent. Annual fee of $395 NOT waived. https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/2CN
$300 Annual Travel Credit
"Make the most of your trip with a $300 annual travel credit to use for baggage fees, Global Entry fees, seat upgrades, access to your preferred airport lounge and more. Simply use your card for these expenses and call us at 1-855-896-2222, and we will refund the charges after your flight."
Actual T&C language, as of 08.22.15:"Only the following types of non-ticket Net Purchases qualify for this offer: airline lounge day pass, or towards a yearly lounge membership of your choice; airline seat upgrades; airline baggage fees; in-flight internet/entertainment; in-flight meals; Global Entry fees."
As of 1/2/2015, Credit for these charges are based on TRANSACTION (purchase) date, not posting date. If you made an eligible purchase before the end of the year, even if it doesn't post until the following year, you can still receive credit for the previous year. See post #1268
DO NOT attempt to get all $300 in one transaction. Most CSRs will question what incedential charge would be so high. Instead, get multiple smaller gift cards which line up with fees that airline charges. Make sure that whatever amounts you choose, you have an explanation ready for each. For example, AA overweight baggage fee is $150. $50 is first checked bag for 2 ppl. $75 is in the range of upgrade fees, etc.
Reimbursed:
AA e-Giftcards
Southwest eGiftcards - As of 12/30/14 Chase can distinguish between "incidental" and gift card purchase. YMMV depending on CSR.
Delta Giftcards (YMMV)
$78 AA Award flight taxes reimbursed
$22 BA Award flight taxes reimbursed
~$150 AA award fees, taxes, fuel surcharge reimbursed
$246 AA award fees, booking fee, all reported as upgrading to busn award
United Flight Taxes
Spirit Big Front Seats
Spirit Onboard Food and Drinks
DL Ticket Change fee $300
$210 DL first class up-fare
$300 of a $525 AA Admirals Club annual membership
$50 DL Transfer miles fee (2k miles plus $30 fee)
~$160 SQ award fees (circa 2014)
$70 upgraded seats on AA
$34 US award fees
$34 BA Award fees
$90 oneway ticket on AA (paid additional $90 with AA e-gc from last year)
$84.50 x 2 AA award fees
$150 B6
$75 UA gift registry (no longer works as of Summer 2015)
$49.95 Bags VIP charge. It surprised me that it went since it comes up as BagsVIP and not an airline. I told the CSR it was AA's partner for baggage delivery and that I was (honestly) unsure if it would work.
UA Gift Registry $150 (one worked, one didn't) -- no longer works as of Summer 2015
$274 BA seat selection for 2 J class seats, LAX-LHR (Jan 2016)
Not Reimbursed:
$315 Avianca ticket charge
United giftcards
$150 AA award redeposit fee (YMMV)
UA Gift Registry $150 (one worked, one didn't)
The deal for 140K points is dead. Chase has replaced it with a complimentary night stay at any Tier 1-4 Ritz-Carlton hotel after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months, available here. As of February 12, 2015, there IS A BETTER known public offer (see below).
The 70K offer is long gone.
[EXPIRED] Active link found on blog 12/16 for 140K offer: https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/offer140k
Many have applied through this link only to find the application was assigned to a different promo for 2 free nights instead of points. Calling JP Morgan Chase CS has indicated they are aware of this issue and CSRs are expecting the 140k points to be honored but no one in this situation has actually received the 140k points as of Dec 28, 2014.
[EXPIRED] As reported by ghitt87: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22807838-post16.html
Call 1-888-846-7004 to apply.
Mention these RSVP:
F5BP - 140k points after 2k spend in 3 months. Annual fee of $395 not waived first year. - DEAD 9/25
F53K - 70k points, $395 waived first year.
I wasn't targeted, but called and used the RSVP code (5/2). Just act like you got it in the mail.
Mention these RSVP:
F5BP - 140k points after 2k spend in 3 months. Annual fee of $395 not waived first year. - DEAD 9/25
F53K - 70k points, $395 waived first year.
I wasn't targeted, but called and used the RSVP code (5/2). Just act like you got it in the mail.
All Ritz-Carlton Rewards Card offers [Consolidated]
Jun 10, 2015, 5:54 pm
#2281
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SMF
Posts: 1,251
Approved for switch to 140k offer yesterday evening. Received SM identical to World-wide's. Based on Longleaf's report it sounds like it was just in time as well.
Jun 10, 2015, 6:07 pm
#2282
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: USA
Programs: Chase Ultimate, Amex, Delta, AA, BA Avios, United, US Airways, Marriott, Hilton
Posts: 260
FWIW, Friend denied for switch as well. I think the 2 nights might be better than the points but different strokes I guess.
Jun 10, 2015, 6:22 pm
#2283
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786
By definition, the 140k points is greater than or equal to the two nights. How could you think otherwise? The 140k can be used for two nights at any property, but if the property is less than tier 5, you will have MORE points leftover; with the 2 nights offer, you just would have the two nights. The140k points can be transferred or be part of a travel package. The two nights cannot.
Jun 10, 2015, 6:35 pm
#2284
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 177
Totally called it.
Also the free nights expire, the points do not (well, not as fast).
Folks who are stuck with the free nights, what's the expiration date on the certificate? Terms say 6 months but since April 24 all Marriott certificates from CC are valid one year, not sure if that applies to the RC certificates as well... If not, you should be able to extend them by calling in (worked for me with a Marriott certificate).
By definition, the 140k points is greater than or equal to the two nights. How could you think otherwise? The 140k can be used for two nights at any property, but if the property is less than tier 5, you will have MORE points leftover; with the 2 nights offer, you just would have the two nights. The140k points can be transferred or be part of a travel package. The two nights cannot.
Folks who are stuck with the free nights, what's the expiration date on the certificate? Terms say 6 months but since April 24 all Marriott certificates from CC are valid one year, not sure if that applies to the RC certificates as well... If not, you should be able to extend them by calling in (worked for me with a Marriott certificate).
Jun 11, 2015, 5:08 am
#2285
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold, Best Western Diamond
Posts: 364
if you got denied the 140k offer via SM I would highly recommend trying at least once more via SM and then calling priority services and asking a rep if the SM fails.
Jun 11, 2015, 9:16 am
#2286
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: AA - EP, Marriott - PP
Posts: 227
Well the denials are certainly not a good development for me, I was waiting until one of my CC statements close in a few days to get my outstanding balances down on my credit reports (I don't generally prepay my balances before my statements close as a rule, and last month has a large balance showing). Hopefully the gravy train lasts just a few more days until I can get my app in.
Jun 11, 2015, 12:02 pm
#2287
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 93
Totally called it.
Also the free nights expire, the points do not (well, not as fast).
Folks who are stuck with the free nights, what's the expiration date on the certificate? Terms say 6 months but since April 24 all Marriott certificates from CC are valid one year, not sure if that applies to the RC certificates as well... If not, you should be able to extend them by calling in (worked for me with a Marriott certificate).
Also the free nights expire, the points do not (well, not as fast).
Folks who are stuck with the free nights, what's the expiration date on the certificate? Terms say 6 months but since April 24 all Marriott certificates from CC are valid one year, not sure if that applies to the RC certificates as well... If not, you should be able to extend them by calling in (worked for me with a Marriott certificate).
Jun 11, 2015, 12:22 pm
#2288
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786
Also false. The availability is the same. You say you are booking on points either method. To stay at the hotel, you attach a certificate to the reservation; points convert to certificates that are attached.
Jun 11, 2015, 7:18 pm
#2289
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 59
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Should I drop my CL to 1000 before or after the AF hits?
Should I drop my CL to 1000 before or after the AF hits?
Jun 11, 2015, 7:33 pm
#2290
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 514
Gold status after cancelling the card
Does cancellation of the card automatically drops the gold status from the Marriott account? Or does the status remains effective till the end of the year?
Jun 11, 2015, 7:35 pm
#2291
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 724
I dropped my CL to $1500 a couple days after the annual fee hit the account. Refunded 2 days later.
Jun 11, 2015, 7:41 pm
#2292
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 59
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Isn't 1500 more than 3x the AF?
Originally Posted by longleaf
I dropped my CL to $1500 a couple days after the annual fee hit the account. Refunded 2 days later.
Jun 11, 2015, 9:06 pm
#2293
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SMF
Posts: 1,251
Yes, but that's not what refunds the annual fee. The annual fee will be refunded if the annual fee is greater than 25% of the CL.
Jun 13, 2015, 12:21 pm
#2294
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 25
Points > 2 Free Nights
By and far, the largest reason why points > nights is that you can combine points with a spouse for a Mariott vacation package. 270,000 points combines for 132,000 United miles and 7 nights at a category 5 Marriott property... like Tuscany, Italy. Two of these cards with the AF waived (pending you can convert nights to points), this is the deal of the year.
Jun 13, 2015, 6:54 pm
#2295
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 632
I'm finding it next to impossible to redeem my $300 travel credit this year. They're shooting down all of my requests. Any suggestions on what's worked recently?