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]
Aug 7, 2014, 10:31 pm
#541
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 470
Anybody have any idea if the airline incidentals would cover the pet fee? These are fees that are paid at counter day of flight.
Anyone with the card want to call and inquire for me? Thanks!
Anyone with the card want to call and inquire for me? Thanks!
Aug 7, 2014, 11:44 pm
#542
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 142
I'm sure it would be. Basically any non ticket purchase seems to be covered no questions asked.
Aug 8, 2014, 2:18 am
#543
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 175
United Gift Registry
Not a lot of data points on the use of the RC airline fee credit for the United gift registry. I realize this works for Amex Platinum, however, with the Ritz-Carlton card, you have to call to get the credit applied. What exactly do you tell them the purchase was for?
Aug 8, 2014, 2:48 am
#544
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
to redeem the points does the main cardholder need to the be the person redeeming it or can the points be transferred to another ritz account?
Aug 8, 2014, 4:31 am
#545
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 142
Not a lot of data points on the use of the RC airline fee credit for the United gift registry. I realize this works for Amex Platinum, however, with the Ritz-Carlton card, you have to call to get the credit applied. What exactly do you tell them the purchase was for?
They seem pretty liberal with what they'll credit.
Aug 8, 2014, 11:39 am
#546
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JRF
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,784
Say if you already hold the Marriott card and got the 70,000 bonus, and you want to do the Ritz-Carlton for 140,000. Would you have to upgrade the existing card, or open a new account?
Aug 8, 2014, 12:19 pm
#547
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 179
So i applied, and called recon line. Analyst told me that i was reccommended for approval but a letter had been sent to my home and they need my signature to continue. anyone has similar situation?
Aug 8, 2014, 1:33 pm
#548
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: SEA
Programs: Bonvoy Platinum, HH Gold
Posts: 82
I applied three days ago. Had to call the recon line to get an answer because they couldn't give an instant approval. Analyst told me I was denied initially because my EQ was frozen and they tried to pull it. I unfroze it and allowed them to pull it the next day, initially the analyst said everything looks good but he had to get a signature from a higher level analyst because I have a high amount of credit extended with Chase already. I had to call again 24 hours later and finally they told me it was fully approved. No mention of any signature required by me.
Aug 8, 2014, 3:03 pm
#549
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 142
I didn't realize how great the travel and purchase protections were on this card.
Primary rental car insurance, great trip cancellation coverage ($10K), baggage insurance ($3K), trip delay, roadside assistance, $100K for emergency medical when overseas and $2500 for medical coverage if you're traveling more than 100 miles from home, and really good purchase protection ($10K per claim, $50K per year, up to 120 days out. I've never seen longer than 90). Return, price match and warranty coverages are also very good.
These benefits rival Amex Plat protections, and in some cases exceed them. I have a few cards that hit some of these, but this is the first card that hits all of them.
Primary rental car insurance, great trip cancellation coverage ($10K), baggage insurance ($3K), trip delay, roadside assistance, $100K for emergency medical when overseas and $2500 for medical coverage if you're traveling more than 100 miles from home, and really good purchase protection ($10K per claim, $50K per year, up to 120 days out. I've never seen longer than 90). Return, price match and warranty coverages are also very good.
These benefits rival Amex Plat protections, and in some cases exceed them. I have a few cards that hit some of these, but this is the first card that hits all of them.
Aug 8, 2014, 8:28 pm
#550
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 12
I wonder has anyone tried to "churn" this card and get the bonus again? I applied it in 2012 and closed it after one year and it's tempting to do it again ...
Aug 8, 2014, 9:16 pm
#551
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 470
Just applied using the 70k code with first year fee waived. Approved instantly over the phone as current Marriott card holder. I would not care if they canceled my Marriott card as I will be canceling anyways when fee is due due to category creep.
As mentioned above I am interested in using this for the pet in cabin fees we will incur on our Thanksgiving and Christmas flights.
As mentioned above I am interested in using this for the pet in cabin fees we will incur on our Thanksgiving and Christmas flights.
Aug 9, 2014, 12:22 am
#552
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 167
Can the $300 credit for incidentals be on any airline, or do you have to designate one as Amex Plat forces you to? Also, do award fees such as taxes or fuel surcharges qualify?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Aug 9, 2014, 1:16 am
#553
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 142
It's any airline, which is awesome. And award fees qualify, I had two reversed yesterday.
Aug 9, 2014, 1:23 pm
#554
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,406
I just got a United - I need to meet the 2k spending limit
As a result I wish to wait on this card - any other thoughts?
As a result I wish to wait on this card - any other thoughts?
Aug 9, 2014, 10:27 pm
#555
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1
I tried applying via phone with the 140k RSVP code and the rep stated it was invalid even though we both repeated it multiple times 