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]
Dec 14, 2014, 8:52 pm
#916
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS/TYO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP (3MM), DL PM, BONVOY TITANIUM, HYATT GLOBALIST, HILTON DIAMOND, IHG DIAMOND AMB, et al
Posts: 5,926
The code in my mailing is FBBF.
Any idea regarding the calendar year airline credit? Is the date based on when the charge posts (similar to AMEX Plat) or when the statement closes?
-FlyerBeek
Dec 14, 2014, 10:59 pm
#917
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 143
Enjoy:
https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/offer140k
Looks like it is public, but in case you need it, I can confirm that the mailing code is FBBF as FlyerBeek mentions.
https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/offer140k
Looks like it is public, but in case you need it, I can confirm that the mailing code is FBBF as FlyerBeek mentions.
Dec 15, 2014, 1:36 pm
#919
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 450
For the credit, as long as the charges are in calendar year 2014, do you think they count towards 2014 travel credit, or could i possibly eat into my 2015 travel credit if it was charged on say 12/30 but posts 1/1 or later? Would be nice to get $600 in travel credits. Can you order steaks on any airlines? 
Dec 15, 2014, 6:08 pm
#921
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Programs: AA, BA, UA, Spirit, Delta, PC Plat, SPG Gold, HHonors Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,735
For the credit, as long as the charges are in calendar year 2014, do you think they count towards 2014 travel credit, or could i possibly eat into my 2015 travel credit if it was charged on say 12/30 but posts 1/1 or later? Would be nice to get $600 in travel credits. Can you order steaks on any airlines?
Dec 15, 2014, 6:32 pm
#922
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 10
Current marriott card memeber?
Would current Marriott card member qualify for the Ritz offer?
Dec 15, 2014, 8:25 pm
#923
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Jackson, WY
Posts: 543
Enjoy:
https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/offer140k
Looks like it is public, but in case you need it, I can confirm that the mailing code is FBBF as FlyerBeek mentions.
https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/offer140k
Looks like it is public, but in case you need it, I can confirm that the mailing code is FBBF as FlyerBeek mentions.
Thank you kind sir. I'll be doing this tomorrow!
Dec 16, 2014, 2:15 am
#925
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Aphelion 1.01671388 AU / Perihelion 0.98329134 AU
Programs: AA Concierge Key, Solitaire PPS Club, RC Platinum
Posts: 25
What's the consensus for success rates in reimbursement for GC purchases of round, big numbers on AA? I want a one and done GC, $295.05 GC total plus the $4.95 tax. Any others have luck just ordering a $300 GC? I just had luck w/ Amex Plat reimbursing me $200 (+ I forgot I have another $100 w/ Amex as a retention bonus for losing AC access).
Yay, or nay, go for $295.05 AA GC? I'll break it up, but the December clock is ticking!
Yay, or nay, go for $295.05 AA GC? I'll break it up, but the December clock is ticking!
Dec 16, 2014, 2:26 am
#926
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 333
Enjoy:
https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/offer140k
Looks like it is public, but in case you need it, I can confirm that the mailing code is FBBF as FlyerBeek mentions.
https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/offer140k
Looks like it is public, but in case you need it, I can confirm that the mailing code is FBBF as FlyerBeek mentions.
Saved me a phone call to apply. Still have a phone call to recon to make (application deferred, as usual), but that's one less now.
Dec 16, 2014, 2:43 am
#927
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 77
Enjoy:
https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/offer140k
Looks like it is public, but in case you need it, I can confirm that the mailing code is FBBF as FlyerBeek mentions.
https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/offer140k
Looks like it is public, but in case you need it, I can confirm that the mailing code is FBBF as FlyerBeek mentions.
Dec 16, 2014, 5:49 am
#928
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS/TYO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP (3MM), DL PM, BONVOY TITANIUM, HYATT GLOBALIST, HILTON DIAMOND, IHG DIAMOND AMB, et al
Posts: 5,926
Dec 16, 2014, 6:59 am
#929
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 775
They will only push it if they get PAID and have little else to "push" -plus the HEFTY A/F will not draw for them readers-most applicants want no fee or less than $100
Dec 16, 2014, 7:09 am
#930
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 775
From what I remember in past RITZ/C had a no fee offer with 70k points and a $200 or $300 refund of airline expenses - that is a better for me than this 140k an $395fee-- they had the two offers at same time anyone see it come back to life