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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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#436
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Programs: All major programs
Posts: 1,403
Hmm. What was the usual spend rqmt? (none mentioned in the OP, and I don't rem. seeing any either, although I used a different offer for 70k points without annual fee waiver because the fee waiver offer was expired.)
The MR# is correct, as printed on the face of my card.
The MR# is correct, as printed on the face of my card.
#437
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 65
Does anyone have a link of Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card with first year annual fe
I am about to have this card if the offer is with first year annual fee waived. I knew that last summer, there is an offer like this.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...year-free.html
It seems some elite memebers of Ritz-Carlton will still recieve the targeted application link- first year annual fee waived- through email invitation.
Is there anyone can post a link or forward me the targeted email? Really appreciated!
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...year-free.html
It seems some elite memebers of Ritz-Carlton will still recieve the targeted application link- first year annual fee waived- through email invitation.
Is there anyone can post a link or forward me the targeted email? Really appreciated!
#438
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: HNL
Posts: 781
Welcome to FT!
Haven't heard reports of any such offer since the original offer, but if this offer comes back with no annual fee, I'm sure you'll see it discussed on FT.
Haven't heard reports of any such offer since the original offer, but if this offer comes back with no annual fee, I'm sure you'll see it discussed on FT.
#439
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 3
Just received this offer in the mail and was on here doing some research. 70k bonus (after spending $2k in the first three months) and no annual fees for the 1st year. So the program must be back on.
Last edited by spindle; Aug 9, 2013 at 2:40 am
#440
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,487
Are you a Ritz Carlton Rewards member, and if so, do you have status with the program? Just curious to see whether it is a specific subset of members they are targeting. Thanks.
#441
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 586
I just got the same offer via e-mail shortly after I cancelled my Ritz card but since I've had both this card and the Marriott card so I'm not eligible. I have no status other than Gold given by the Ritz card and no paid stays in quite a while.
#442
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 3
No, I'm not. I'm a marriott member but only stayed 6 nights so far this year so not a big spender there... I was about to throw out the mailer with the rest of the junk mail, but it seemed interesting and I signed up last night after thinking it over. I signed up online and was approved right away.
#443
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,634
Has anyone been able to use the $200 incidental credit to buy GCs?
#444
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 3
Came back from a week away and saw the nicely packaged Ritz card. I was surprised that the card is metal and not flexible. Seems like it will literally be a pain in the as$ to use
#445
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 52
Did you get both bonus from the Marriott card and the Ritz card? Did you use the same Marriott/Ritz account number for the two applications? Thanks!
#446
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 154
Coming to FT for sympathy...
I'm so sad I didn't do better FT research before applying for Marriott cards. I didn't realize until after a Marriott/Chase Sapphire AOR that I could've used a Marriott Rewards membership number on a Ritz card. (I thought I'd have to open a separate Ritz account and decided that since Marriott had multiple cards, I'd rather collect Marriott points.) Bye-bye thousands of points that would've put my 2014 Manhattan vacation in the bag! :-(
Booooooooo. *sigh*
I'm so sad I didn't do better FT research before applying for Marriott cards. I didn't realize until after a Marriott/Chase Sapphire AOR that I could've used a Marriott Rewards membership number on a Ritz card. (I thought I'd have to open a separate Ritz account and decided that since Marriott had multiple cards, I'd rather collect Marriott points.) Bye-bye thousands of points that would've put my 2014 Manhattan vacation in the bag! :-(
Booooooooo. *sigh*
#447
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 255
Coming to FT for sympathy...
I'm so sad I didn't do better FT research before applying for Marriott cards. I didn't realize until after a Marriott/Chase Sapphire AOR that I could've used a Marriott Rewards membership number on a Ritz card. (I thought I'd have to open a separate Ritz account and decided that since Marriott had multiple cards, I'd rather collect Marriott points.) Bye-bye thousands of points that would've put my 2014 Manhattan vacation in the bag! :-(
Booooooooo. *sigh*
I'm so sad I didn't do better FT research before applying for Marriott cards. I didn't realize until after a Marriott/Chase Sapphire AOR that I could've used a Marriott Rewards membership number on a Ritz card. (I thought I'd have to open a separate Ritz account and decided that since Marriott had multiple cards, I'd rather collect Marriott points.) Bye-bye thousands of points that would've put my 2014 Manhattan vacation in the bag! :-(
Booooooooo. *sigh*
so if i have a chase mariott card, and apply for the Ritz card without mentioning my mariott, will I be able to get the 70K Ritz reward points? thanks
#448
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 154
(It's not Marriott Rewards members who're prohibited from receiving points - it's Chase Marriott personal credit card holders.)
Though if you try & succeed, let us know! :-D