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.
All Ritz-Carlton Rewards Card offers [Consolidated]
Sep 14, 2014, 11:28 am
#782
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,060
I was speaking about UAL, they gave the CSR more info than just a charge. The CSR saw it was an e-gift card. I will try AA next time
Sep 14, 2014, 6:42 pm
#784
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 11
My wife called today for the 140k offer and was approved instantly via phone.
I called shortly after and was told "10 days." Called a backdoor number for lending services and the man couldn't find the app via my SSI number. After quite a lot of research on his part, he was able to find it and see the rep used the wrong SSI number. He put a note on the account but said he cannot change anything or make a decision, and that I would have to call the "Premier lending services" line Monday morning.
I guess I need to verify with lending services that she put the right offer code on the application too. She transposed digits in my phone number, but I corrected it when she read it back to me. She read back my SSI number correctly, so I don't know how that got mixed up. Will post back after my call with lending services.
I called shortly after and was told "10 days." Called a backdoor number for lending services and the man couldn't find the app via my SSI number. After quite a lot of research on his part, he was able to find it and see the rep used the wrong SSI number. He put a note on the account but said he cannot change anything or make a decision, and that I would have to call the "Premier lending services" line Monday morning.
I guess I need to verify with lending services that she put the right offer code on the application too. She transposed digits in my phone number, but I corrected it when she read it back to me. She read back my SSI number correctly, so I don't know how that got mixed up. Will post back after my call with lending services.
Sep 15, 2014, 10:03 am
#785
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 3
140k offer matched after approved 70k/200GC offer
similar to #569 -- called in instead of SM and asked to match 140k offer. Just stated that I received the 140k invite after I had already been approved for 70k/$200 GC (thought I applied for 70k/AF waived). They honored the match! Also want to point out some blogger sites reference different airline incidental values ($100, $200, $300) based on the offer you apply for. This is totally false as the $300 credit is a built-in ben for all cards, per CSR and RC website.
Sep 15, 2014, 11:44 am
#786
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Posts: 286
similar to #569 -- called in instead of SM and asked to match 140k offer. Just stated that I received the 140k invite after I had already been approved for 70k/$200 GC (thought I applied for 70k/AF waived). They honored the match! Also want to point out some blogger sites reference different airline incidental values ($100, $200, $300) based on the offer you apply for. This is totally false as the $300 credit is a built-in ben for all cards, per CSR and RC website.
Sep 16, 2014, 1:27 pm
#787
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 3
The AF is still charged. I was aware of this anyway. I was more focused on the 140k hoping to earn enough eventually for 7 nights + SW miles towards companion pass through marriott. Got card today through UPS overnight!
Sep 16, 2014, 8:16 pm
#788
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 11
My wife called today for the 140k offer and was approved instantly via phone.
I called shortly after and was told "10 days." Called a backdoor number for lending services and the man couldn't find the app via my SSI number. After quite a lot of research on his part, he was able to find it and see the rep used the wrong SSI number. He put a note on the account but said he cannot change anything or make a decision, and that I would have to call the "Premier lending services" line Monday morning.
I guess I need to verify with lending services that she put the right offer code on the application too. She transposed digits in my phone number, but I corrected it when she read it back to me. She read back my SSI number correctly, so I don't know how that got mixed up. Will post back after my call with lending services.
I called shortly after and was told "10 days." Called a backdoor number for lending services and the man couldn't find the app via my SSI number. After quite a lot of research on his part, he was able to find it and see the rep used the wrong SSI number. He put a note on the account but said he cannot change anything or make a decision, and that I would have to call the "Premier lending services" line Monday morning.
I guess I need to verify with lending services that she put the right offer code on the application too. She transposed digits in my phone number, but I corrected it when she read it back to me. She read back my SSI number correctly, so I don't know how that got mixed up. Will post back after my call with lending services.
Sep 17, 2014, 9:51 am
#789
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Kansas City, MO
Programs: Southwest
Posts: 50
similar to #569 -- called in instead of SM and asked to match 140k offer. Just stated that I received the 140k invite after I had already been approved for 70k/$200 GC (thought I applied for 70k/AF waived). They honored the match! Also want to point out some blogger sites reference different airline incidental values ($100, $200, $300) based on the offer you apply for. This is totally false as the $300 credit is a built-in ben for all cards, per CSR and RC website.
I also saw someone else said they requested a scan of the actual mail offer...did you get this request?
Sep 17, 2014, 6:15 pm
#790
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Carolina Beach, NC
Programs: Hiltonhonors gold, Priority Club platimum, Club Carlson gold, Marriott gold
Posts: 108
F5BP - 140k points
I called today for the F5BP - 140k points. Got instant approval after a fairly lengthy approval process. The CSR had to read off all the TC's. CSR was extremely pleasant. I will report back when I receive the points.
Sep 17, 2014, 7:10 pm
#791
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JRF
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,784
Anyone try buying airline miles (top-up) and calling in to get it credited?
What's the 70k/$200 GC offer?
similar to #569 -- called in instead of SM and asked to match 140k offer. Just stated that I received the 140k invite after I had already been approved for 70k/$200 GC (thought I applied for 70k/AF waived). They honored the match! Also want to point out some blogger sites reference different airline incidental values ($100, $200, $300) based on the offer you apply for. This is totally false as the $300 credit is a built-in ben for all cards, per CSR and RC website.
Last edited by msp3; Sep 17, 2014 at 7:16 pm
Sep 17, 2014, 9:23 pm
#792
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: HH Gold, IHG Plat, AA Gold :(
Posts: 32
I got my card today .
I was surprised I need to manually add it in my chase online account.
a short question, what is the spent to get 70k bonus for the 70K/no AF card?
the same as 140k/385 AF?
I didn't listen very carefully during the application, and couldn't any info in the package.
Thanks.
.I was surprised I need to manually add it in my chase online account.
a short question, what is the spent to get 70k bonus for the 70K/no AF card?
the same as 140k/385 AF?
I didn't listen very carefully during the application, and couldn't any info in the package.
Thanks.
Sep 18, 2014, 7:20 am
#793
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 747
I got my card today .
I was surprised I need to manually add it in my chase online account.
a short question, what is the spent to get 70k bonus for the 70K/no AF card?
the same as 140k/385 AF?
I didn't listen very carefully during the application, and couldn't any info in the package.
Thanks.
.I was surprised I need to manually add it in my chase online account.
a short question, what is the spent to get 70k bonus for the 70K/no AF card?
the same as 140k/385 AF?
I didn't listen very carefully during the application, and couldn't any info in the package.
Thanks.
Sep 18, 2014, 11:15 am
#794
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SNA
Programs: hilton gold,hyatt
Posts: 208
did anyone try to get credit for fuel charges for booking BA ticket.
thanks
thanks