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.
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Jan 20, 2015, 11:29 pm
#1531
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 6
I guess I didn't have my facts straight though because the membership numbers are the same. I guess it takes more than two days for points to post following statement closing. Or do I need to convert my Mariott account to Ritz?
Jan 20, 2015, 11:41 pm
#1532
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold, Best Western Diamond
Posts: 364
Wow. Thanks. Had to idea that number was on back of my card.
I guess I didn't have my facts straight though because the membership numbers are the same. I guess it takes more than two days for points to post following statement closing. Or do I need to convert my Mariott account to Ritz?
I guess I didn't have my facts straight though because the membership numbers are the same. I guess it takes more than two days for points to post following statement closing. Or do I need to convert my Mariott account to Ritz?
I only got 5k points my first statement, cause my charge hitting the 3k mark didnt happen until the DAY my statement was made, so despite having a statement balance of over 3k, the points won't arrive till next statement.
They're already spent, so it's not a big deal, they're immediately going to ordering e-certs for my stay in march, but i'd just like to have them and get it all out of the way.
Jan 21, 2015, 3:44 am
#1533
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 175
Keeping it honest?
Is there any way to use the credit for a gc without outright lying? I cannot bring myself to telling a phone rep that my purchase was for baggage fees or an in flight meal, when it was actually for a gc. I realize some might argue that even without declaring what the purchase was for, it would be just as bad to ask them to apply the credit to a gc purchase knowing it violates the T&C. However, I would have a lot easier time justifying a "don't ask, don't tell" situation as is done with Amex airline fee credits, than simply making up an outright lie.
Jan 21, 2015, 4:12 am
#1534
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 8,460
Is there any way to use the credit for a gc without outright lying? I cannot bring myself to telling a phone rep that my purchase was for baggage fees or an in flight meal, when it was actually for a gc. I realize some might argue that even without declaring what the purchase was for, it would be just as bad to ask them to apply the credit to a gc purchase knowing it violates the T&C. However, I would have a lot easier time justifying a "don't ask, don't tell" situation as is done with Amex airline fee credits, than simply making up an outright lie.
Jan 21, 2015, 4:20 am
#1535
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 175
I am fully aware of the documentation problem, but that's a separate issue. I'm asking about what you tell them when asking for the credit, and if there is any way to avoid an outright lie within that conversation.
Jan 21, 2015, 8:10 am
#1537
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: CPH
Programs: SAS Gold, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold
Posts: 162
Jan 21, 2015, 8:45 am
#1538
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 188
I included my Marriott rewards number on this card's application. Received my points in the Marriott account 2-3 days after the statement closed.
Jan 21, 2015, 10:01 am
#1539
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 25
Is there any way to use the credit for a gc without outright lying? I cannot bring myself to telling a phone rep that my purchase was for baggage fees or an in flight meal, when it was actually for a gc. I realize some might argue that even without declaring what the purchase was for, it would be just as bad to ask them to apply the credit to a gc purchase knowing it violates the T&C. However, I would have a lot easier time justifying a "don't ask, don't tell" situation as is done with Amex airline fee credits, than simply making up an outright lie.
No. You can lie or you can omit the truth. Dishonest any way you cut it. "don't tell" is your only route if you don't want to outright lie.
Jan 21, 2015, 11:10 am
#1540
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 103
I simply asked for the Southwest purchase be credit towards my the yearly travel allowance. They didn't ask and just credited it.
Jan 21, 2015, 1:50 pm
#1541
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 8,460
SM still works. Got a credit today.
Jan 21, 2015, 3:18 pm
#1542
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
Is there any way to use the credit for a gc without outright lying? I cannot bring myself to telling a phone rep that my purchase was for baggage fees or an in flight meal, when it was actually for a gc. I realize some might argue that even without declaring what the purchase was for, it would be just as bad to ask them to apply the credit to a gc purchase knowing it violates the T&C. However, I would have a lot easier time justifying a "don't ask, don't tell" situation as is done with Amex airline fee credits, than simply making up an outright lie.
(sarcasm...)
Jan 21, 2015, 4:18 pm
#1544
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, DL Diamond 1MM, Hyatt Platinum, SPG Gold, Hilton Diamond, AMEX 2015 Centurion
Posts: 323
Called in (number on back of card) and was reimbursed $150, CSR didn't even ask any questions. Asked what charge I was referring to and was told credit will show up in 1-2 days. Total conversation time <2 minutes
Jan 21, 2015, 5:40 pm
#1545
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 940
No good - SM first and got request for doc. Called in on AA. Rep checked and says these looks like like GC so they can't be reimbursed😱.
No go either way. Oh well can't win every time. Good luck to those who got it to work. No harm done for me I will probably spend the $300 travel credit anyways --I would have just preferred the Gc option.
This benefit is worse than the Amex plat card. For a card with this annual fee I am not sure I will keep this card past a year given that the travel credits are harder to redeem for. while I will make use of Marriott I doubt I will get much benefit out of ritz hotel chain. I would have been much happier if this had worked out. Anyway...moving on.
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No go either way. Oh well can't win every time. Good luck to those who got it to work. No harm done for me I will probably spend the $300 travel credit anyways --I would have just preferred the Gc option.
This benefit is worse than the Amex plat card. For a card with this annual fee I am not sure I will keep this card past a year given that the travel credits are harder to redeem for. while I will make use of Marriott I doubt I will get much benefit out of ritz hotel chain. I would have been much happier if this had worked out. Anyway...moving on.
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