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 4, 2014, 4:59 pm
#526
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,374
Is there a benefit to getting this card before the Marriott card? Or vice versa?
I've never had either card. I'm also not especially interested in free nights -- only points.
I've never had either card. I'm also not especially interested in free nights -- only points.
Aug 4, 2014, 6:58 pm
#527
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1
i applied for this card online today and got approved ....do you guys still think its possible to get the first year fee waived with promo code F53K if i called customer service? i called them and they said they can not apply it for now because i havent been issued a account number yet..they said to call back once i get my card..do you guys think they will honor it?
Aug 4, 2014, 8:45 pm
#528
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: philly
Posts: 85
I applied last week and waive 1st year fee and 70k offered.
and you can collaborate point with ritz and totaling 70k +70k =14K enough to book 2 most fancy night anywhere! or 6k at 1 level inn. almost 25 night!
and you can collaborate point with ritz and totaling 70k +70k =14K enough to book 2 most fancy night anywhere! or 6k at 1 level inn. almost 25 night!
Aug 5, 2014, 8:41 am
#529
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,337
Anybody that had MR card and recently applied for RC card have their MR card cancelled by Chase? Seems a few people have had that happen, and I'd like to keep my MR card for the 15 nights/year.
Also, anyone have issues with redeeming Club certs at the HK property? Looking at going next year and all I'm seeing is "Corporate Rate" under the Standard Rate. TIA.
Also, anyone have issues with redeeming Club certs at the HK property? Looking at going next year and all I'm seeing is "Corporate Rate" under the Standard Rate. TIA.
Aug 6, 2014, 8:47 am
#532
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: SEA
Programs: Bonvoy Platinum, HH Gold
Posts: 82
Aug 6, 2014, 12:40 pm
#533
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Hilton HHonors Diamond
Posts: 1,203
Yep, that's the offer I applied for last Monday. I called yesterday to inquire and was told I was approved. Chase has been slow to approve me since I did 3 WN cards (Personal Plus, business, personal premier)...at number 3 they finally stopped instant approvals and I had to move some credit over. While that was over a span of 18 months (and no chase apps since July 2013) it still slowed this approval but I didn't have to move credit limits around.
My marriot rewards shows Gold today so I should get the card in 2-3 business days they said yesterday.
My marriot rewards shows Gold today so I should get the card in 2-3 business days they said yesterday.
Aug 6, 2014, 6:36 pm
#534
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: philly
Posts: 85
i applied last sunday!
and got approved instantly,
and It will arrive next tuesday! hotel reward credit card usually takes longer due to
REWARD!!
and got approved instantly,
and It will arrive next tuesday! hotel reward credit card usually takes longer due to
REWARD!!
Aug 6, 2014, 8:37 pm
#535
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
So just to be clear, since I have the MR Premier card now, I can't get the bonus on this card too, right?
Aug 7, 2014, 8:26 am
#536
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 45
Before I applied for the RC CC I read through both RC CC threads on FT. There are lots on people speculating in the threads that you don't get both but I didn't see a verified instance of anyone NOT receiving the bonus.
Last edited by bigdave10000; Aug 7, 2014 at 4:26 pm
Aug 7, 2014, 8:59 am
#537
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 179
I got the MR Premier card last November the received the bonus points in January. I got the RC CC early last month and received the 140000 bonus points 2 days ago.
Before I applied for the RC CC I read through both RC CC threads on FT. There are lots on people speculating in the threads that you don't get both but I didn't see a verified instance of anyone NOT receiving the bonus.
Before I applied for the RC CC I read through both RC CC threads on FT. There are lots on people speculating in the threads that you don't get both but I didn't see a verified instance of anyone NOT receiving the bonus.
Aug 7, 2014, 4:15 pm
#538
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 142
Just a data point on the RC airline credit, I paid two separate $75.00 AAward fees with AA for using miles for flights one and three days out respectively. I called in and the charges were reversed immediately.
It was my first time calling in and the customer service is really something. Picked up after one ring and then, "Thank you for calling the JP Morgan executive line". Pretty great service.
It was my first time calling in and the customer service is really something. Picked up after one ring and then, "Thank you for calling the JP Morgan executive line". Pretty great service.
Aug 7, 2014, 4:29 pm
#539
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 175
Just a data point on the RC airline credit, I paid two separate $75.00 AAward fees with AA for using miles for flights one and three days out respectively. I called in and the charges were reversed immediately.
It was my first time calling in and the customer service is really something. Picked up after one ring and then, "Thank you for calling the JP Morgan executive line". Pretty great service.
It was my first time calling in and the customer service is really something. Picked up after one ring and then, "Thank you for calling the JP Morgan executive line". Pretty great service.