Jul 21, 2014, 10:54 pm
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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.
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Sep 23, 2015, 8:43 am
#2491
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: RNO
Posts: 89
ditto. just told via SM there are no 5k points but the agent specifically told me there would be points during the phone call. Don't tell me the "offer" includes 5k points if you just mean I'll get my normal spend points.. Also FYI I was told via SM that there is a start date to the offer of 7/8 days after my phone call and that was also never mentioned on the call. annoying. we will see what happens.
Sep 23, 2015, 10:40 am
#2492
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SMF
Posts: 1,251
So, of course no one knows, but is there any speculation of a return at any point of the 140K point offer? My wife and I are hoarding Marriott points in the long-term hope of booking a big fly and stay package, and 28K0 points would get us most of the way there.
Any informed guesses or rampant speculation is appreciated!
Any informed guesses or rampant speculation is appreciated!
Sep 24, 2015, 4:42 am
#2493
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JRF
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,784
So I know the $100 hotel credit must be for a paid stay, but the Club Level upgrade certs too? No way to use those on reward nights?
Sep 24, 2015, 4:32 pm
#2495
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JRF
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,784
Sep 24, 2015, 5:12 pm
#2496
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: Ritz-Carlton Gold, Hyatt Plat, AAdvantage Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 135
So if I were you in terms of if its worth the money id compare it to spending the money elsewhere in the area and whether you could get better use out of it, and same thing with the points rather than comparing the points to cash.
Sep 24, 2015, 8:03 pm
#2497
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SMF
Posts: 1,251
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Sep 25, 2015, 9:36 am
#2498
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Florida
Posts: 686
Agree completely. A club level upgrade can completely eliminate food and beverage costs for your stay.
Oct 7, 2015, 7:59 pm
#2499
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 16
What exactly does reducing your CL do for you?
FYI I got AA gift cards credited but I did them all in $50 increments. Not sure if anyone has had any luck with this lately as I'm coming on on renewal. Does this still work?
FYI I got AA gift cards credited but I did them all in $50 increments. Not sure if anyone has had any luck with this lately as I'm coming on on renewal. Does this still work?
Last edited by mia; Oct 8, 2015 at 6:27 am Reason: Combine consecutive replies.
Oct 9, 2015, 10:54 am
#2500
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Madison, WI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 973
Another data point - just hit my renewal, called to ask about retention offers.
I was offered the free night certificate (Cat 1-4), and 5K points with $5K spend. I specifically asked if the 5K points were in addition the the 5K that I would normally earn, and the rep said yes.
At this point I'll just go along, and it shouldn't be too difficult for them to pull up a recording to verify if necessary.
I was offered the free night certificate (Cat 1-4), and 5K points with $5K spend. I specifically asked if the 5K points were in addition the the 5K that I would normally earn, and the rep said yes.
At this point I'll just go along, and it shouldn't be too difficult for them to pull up a recording to verify if necessary.
Oct 9, 2015, 4:35 pm
#2501
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 259
Hi,
Did you ask to be transferred to the retention dept? or did you call the 800 # on the card and talked to the front rep and got this offer immediately?
Did you ask to be transferred to the retention dept? or did you call the 800 # on the card and talked to the front rep and got this offer immediately?
Another data point - just hit my renewal,
called to ask about retention offers.
I was offered the free night certificate (Cat 1-4), and 5K points with $5K spend. I specifically asked if the 5K points were in addition the the 5K that I would normally earn, and the rep said yes.
At this point I'll just go along, and it shouldn't be too difficult for them to pull up a recording to verify if necessary.
called to ask about retention offers.
I was offered the free night certificate (Cat 1-4), and 5K points with $5K spend. I specifically asked if the 5K points were in addition the the 5K that I would normally earn, and the rep said yes.
At this point I'll just go along, and it shouldn't be too difficult for them to pull up a recording to verify if necessary.
Oct 9, 2015, 5:24 pm
#2502
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 736
I've seen a couple blogs pimp this offer as if it's new. Any idea why other than the fact they now have an affiliate link for it? I couldn't find any differences between the offer they posted vs. the one that's been around forever.
Oct 9, 2015, 7:05 pm
#2503
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Madison, WI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 973
BTW - I must say that I love the JP Morgan customer support that comes with the Ritz card. This entire call, from dialing to hang-up took 3 minutes. Many other cards I'm lucky to even start talking to a human in 3 minutes.
Oct 9, 2015, 7:42 pm
#2504
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,082
The offer dropped from 2 free nights to a fixed # of points for awhile. Check this thread for more info. Nice to have the 2 night offer back. Plus spend has dropped to $3K.
Last edited by philemer; Oct 9, 2015 at 7:52 pm