Feb 12, 2016, 9:43 am
Last edit by: rrgg
Ritz-Carlton Rewards card
The new VISA Infinite version is discussed HERE.
In August 2016 Chase refreshed this card.
This thread is a continuation of discussion archived here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...idated-71.html
Best public available offer:
Two free nights at any tier 1-4 Ritz Carlton Hotel after $4k spent. Annual fee of $450 NOT waived.
https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/rit...n/naepredirect
Three free nights at any tier 1-4 Ritz Carlton Hotel after $5k spent. Annual fee of $450 NOT waived.
NO LONGER AVAILABLE
https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ritzcarlton/aep3CN
I edited link and replaced "2CN" with "3CN" and now it shows offer of 3 free nights, $450 AF and $5K spend.
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$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 incidental 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.
Please start a list of what charges have and have not been reimbursed.
Reimbursed:
F9 Award Fees $33.60
Admirals Lounge Meal $26
B6 Flight $96.20 x 2
Volaris Flight $82 x 4 (reimbursed for $300)
WN gift card $25
Seat upgrade to first- it was a bit of a challenge because they showed up as new tickets. I offered to have them look at another Chase card that had the original tickets, but the agent admitted, "$2xx.xx seems low for a round trip on United," and processed the refund.
Reimbursed for the $200 reactivation fee for expired AAdvantage miles. Oops... I mean I got reimbursed for $200 in AA seat upgrade fees
AY bag fees. Paid to AY in EUR, reimbursed in USD at amount shown on stmt.
AA seat upgrade fees. NOTE: these were oddball amounts, not even numbers.
Not Reimbursed:
AA Gift Cards
The new VISA Infinite version is discussed HERE.
In August 2016 Chase refreshed this card.
This thread is a continuation of discussion archived here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...idated-71.html
Best public available offer:
Two free nights at any tier 1-4 Ritz Carlton Hotel after $4k spent. Annual fee of $450 NOT waived.
https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/rit...n/naepredirect
Three free nights at any tier 1-4 Ritz Carlton Hotel after $5k spent. Annual fee of $450 NOT waived.
NO LONGER AVAILABLE
https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ritzcarlton/aep3CN
I edited link and replaced "2CN" with "3CN" and now it shows offer of 3 free nights, $450 AF and $5K spend.
__________________________________________________ _____________
$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 incidental 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.
Please start a list of what charges have and have not been reimbursed.
Reimbursed:
F9 Award Fees $33.60
Admirals Lounge Meal $26
B6 Flight $96.20 x 2
Volaris Flight $82 x 4 (reimbursed for $300)
WN gift card $25
Seat upgrade to first- it was a bit of a challenge because they showed up as new tickets. I offered to have them look at another Chase card that had the original tickets, but the agent admitted, "$2xx.xx seems low for a round trip on United," and processed the refund.
Reimbursed for the $200 reactivation fee for expired AAdvantage miles. Oops... I mean I got reimbursed for $200 in AA seat upgrade fees
AY bag fees. Paid to AY in EUR, reimbursed in USD at amount shown on stmt.
AA seat upgrade fees. NOTE: these were oddball amounts, not even numbers.
Not Reimbursed:
AA Gift Cards
Ritz-Carlton Rewards Card (2016 onward)
Mar 1, 2016, 2:14 pm
#181
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: IHG, RC, HH, AA, QF, UA, Aeroplan
Posts: 2,690
i had a 10K limit, when the fee hit Feb 1, i asked them to drop it to 1K> for some reason, they wld only drop to $1400, they transferred the 8.6K to another card. then when i paid the fee, they transferred the $400, and i now have a 1K limit.
Mar 1, 2016, 6:25 pm
#182
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: DTW
Programs: Delta Diamond, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Marriot Platinum
Posts: 46
How long after AF hits can I cancel and get reimbursed
I did not do the CL trick for 1st year AF (I unfortunatly didn't know about it). On 2/1/16 I was charged 2nd AF. On 2/28/16 through SM I was able to get my CL lowered to $1,500 in an attempt to see if it will trigger a reversal/refund of the AF. My bill is due today, 3/1/16 with the $400 charge on it. If I pay it today how long do I have to cancel the card and get the AF credited back if I cancel? Of course if the CL trick does the trick I'll get the AF credited back and I won't need to cancel the card. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Mar 1, 2016, 7:41 pm
#183
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: IHG, RC, HH, AA, QF, UA, Aeroplan
Posts: 2,690
I did not do the CL trick for 1st year AF (I unfortunatly didn't know about it). On 2/1/16 I was charged 2nd AF. On 2/28/16 through SM I was able to get my CL lowered to $1,500 in an attempt to see if it will trigger a reversal/refund of the AF. My bill is due today, 3/1/16 with the $400 charge on it. If I pay it today how long do I have to cancel the card and get the AF credited back if I cancel? Of course if the CL trick does the trick I'll get the AF credited back and I won't need to cancel the card. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Mar 2, 2016, 8:10 am
#184
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: SF Eastbay
Programs: AA Plt-Lite 2MM,HH Gld, MR Plat
Posts: 613
How long after getting approved, does your Marriott account get update to "Gold" status? Thanks.
Mar 2, 2016, 8:19 pm
#185
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Madison, WI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 973
Mar 4, 2016, 11:53 am
#187
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: Hyatt Platinum, IHG Platinum, Aadvantage Platinum
Posts: 180
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Mar 4, 2016, 12:14 pm
#188
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 18
Does the AF count towards the minimum spend?
Does it apply to the $4K you have to spend to get the free nights? Also, if you get a travel credit during that time, does the original $300 count towards the $4K?
Just trying to figure out if I need to spend $4k or $4,695!
Just trying to figure out if I need to spend $4k or $4,695!
Mar 4, 2016, 12:34 pm
#189
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,028
Not sure with Ritz but I know Amex does not count the annual fee towards the minimum spend.
Mar 4, 2016, 1:05 pm
#190
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 53
travel credit
It looks like even AA gift cards are having hard time getting reimbursed. Any other idea/possibilities for getting GC reimbursed?
Mar 5, 2016, 2:11 pm
#194
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,731
Anyone has any report on when the gold status from this card expires, if no 10K spent in the first year?
I have a family member account past the 1 year mark with less than 10K spend, and it is now March, which I understand is when Marriott drops status, yet the Marriott account still reflects gold status.
I have a family member account past the 1 year mark with less than 10K spend, and it is now March, which I understand is when Marriott drops status, yet the Marriott account still reflects gold status.
Mar 5, 2016, 5:15 pm
#195
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
Anyone has any report on when the gold status from this card expires, if no 10K spent in the first year?
I have a family member account past the 1 year mark with less than 10K spend, and it is now March, which I understand is when Marriott drops status, yet the Marriott account still reflects gold status.
I have a family member account past the 1 year mark with less than 10K spend, and it is now March, which I understand is when Marriott drops status, yet the Marriott account still reflects gold status.