Jul 21, 14, 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 20, 14, 4:09 pm
#976
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA Gold, IHG Plat AMB, Hilton Gold, SPG
Posts: 156
from the previous few pages, I saw a lot of different views on the 300 credit statement. Does anyone who recently apply can provide any experience here?
I am tempting to apply the card myself but would like to know that for sure before I bite the bullet.
Thanks!
-Pete
I am tempting to apply the card myself but would like to know that for sure before I bite the bullet.
Thanks!
-Pete
Dec 20, 14, 4:56 pm
#977
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: 5,823
Dec 20, 14, 5:50 pm
#978
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: California
Posts: 143
Yes, you have to request the credit. But, can do it as soon as it posts. No, need to wait for statement to close. And you can request via SM.
Dec 20, 14, 10:56 pm
#982
Join Date: May 2003
Location: ICN
Programs: AA (850k miles), SPG Platinum
Posts: 510
I applied online and was approved immediately. I primarily got this card because I want the points in Marriott.
Some quick questions:
1) I put my Marriott Rewards number in the field for Ritz Carlton number on the application. Is this ok?
2) I'll probably buy a southwest airlines egiftcard for $300 the moment I get the card to try to get it done in 2014. Does that sound like a good strategy? I will also get another one for $300 in Jan 2015 after I get reimbursed for the first one.
3) Is there any way to get the $395 annual fee waived? For example, with the Citibank 100k mile promotion earlier this year, it was possible to get it waived if you complete your full spend ($10k in that case) within a month and cancel your card.
Thanks!
Rock
Some quick questions:
1) I put my Marriott Rewards number in the field for Ritz Carlton number on the application. Is this ok?
2) I'll probably buy a southwest airlines egiftcard for $300 the moment I get the card to try to get it done in 2014. Does that sound like a good strategy? I will also get another one for $300 in Jan 2015 after I get reimbursed for the first one.
3) Is there any way to get the $395 annual fee waived? For example, with the Citibank 100k mile promotion earlier this year, it was possible to get it waived if you complete your full spend ($10k in that case) within a month and cancel your card.
Thanks!
Rock
Dec 20, 14, 11:03 pm
#983
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: USA
Programs: MVPG
Posts: 112
Or does this from the terms:
This new cardmember bonus offer is not available to either (i) current cardmembers of this consumer credit card, or (ii) previous cardmembers of this consumer credit card who received a new cardmember bonus for this consumer credit card within the last 24 months."
only relate to prior Ritz Carlton Card holders?
Earlier pages in this thread seemed to indicate you couldn't apply if you were a current <24mo holder of a Chase Marriott card.
Thanks for clarifying.
Dec 21, 14, 2:27 pm
#984
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 141
They are different products, so yes, you can collect on them both.
Dec 21, 14, 2:57 pm
#985
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 194
I applied online and was approved immediately. I primarily got this card because I want the points in Marriott.
Some quick questions:
1) I put my Marriott Rewards number in the field for Ritz Carlton number on the application. Is this ok?
2) I'll probably buy a southwest airlines egiftcard for $300 the moment I get the card to try to get it done in 2014. Does that sound like a good strategy? I will also get another one for $300 in Jan 2015 after I get reimbursed for the first one.
3) Is there any way to get the $395 annual fee waived? For example, with the Citibank 100k mile promotion earlier this year, it was possible to get it waived if you complete your full spend ($10k in that case) within a month and cancel your card.
Thanks!
Rock
Some quick questions:
1) I put my Marriott Rewards number in the field for Ritz Carlton number on the application. Is this ok?
2) I'll probably buy a southwest airlines egiftcard for $300 the moment I get the card to try to get it done in 2014. Does that sound like a good strategy? I will also get another one for $300 in Jan 2015 after I get reimbursed for the first one.
3) Is there any way to get the $395 annual fee waived? For example, with the Citibank 100k mile promotion earlier this year, it was possible to get it waived if you complete your full spend ($10k in that case) within a month and cancel your card.
Thanks!
Rock
2) They won't credit you for a $300 charge without a receipt. They required one on a $300 upgrade fee on Delta. Better to do a bunch of $50 charges.
3) Ignoring that you want 140k points and $600 for free...No, there is not.
Dec 21, 14, 5:22 pm
#986
Join Date: May 2012
Location: HNL
Programs: AS MVPG, HA Plat
Posts: 1,130
Also worth that my (limited) experience is that the reps are looking for ways to help, as long as you're not squarely violating the t&cs. If you're planning to use the GCs to cover eligible charges, you might be able to get them reimbursed if you explain that.
Dec 21, 14, 6:36 pm
#987
Join Date: May 2003
Location: ICN
Programs: AA (850k miles), SPG Platinum
Posts: 510
1) Yes. Odds are slim you'll get it before end of year. Takes longer when they have to convert the Marriott accounts (at least did with mine). Mine was Marriott and took 10-12 days to get. My wife's was a RC account and took about 5.
2) They won't credit you for a $300 charge without a receipt. They required one on a $300 upgrade fee on Delta. Better to do a bunch of $50 charges.
3) Ignoring that you want 140k points and $600 for free...No, there is not.
2) They won't credit you for a $300 charge without a receipt. They required one on a $300 upgrade fee on Delta. Better to do a bunch of $50 charges.
3) Ignoring that you want 140k points and $600 for free...No, there is not.
Regarding #3, I know it's greedy but thought I'd ask.
If you got in on the Citibank AA 100k mile deal earlier this year it was $200 + 100k AA miles free so it's not necessarily unheard of but you did have to spend $10k in a month...
Rock.
Dec 21, 14, 7:31 pm
#989
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 194
I was in on several apps. I paid the AF on them all. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
Dec 21, 14, 11:12 pm
#990
Join Date: May 2003
Location: ICN
Programs: AA (850k miles), SPG Platinum
Posts: 510
