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)
Feb 10, 2016, 11:29 am
#121
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: IHG, RC, HH, AA, QF, UA, Aeroplan
Posts: 2,690
Just one more data point (as if there aren't enough already) to support why you should just call in instead of trying to SM. The Chase executive line reps are awesome. I called to request the airline reimbursement credit for some tickets I purchased on Volaris. The rep asked what charges they were, never asked whether they were for incidentals or anything, just credited all $300 immediately. Boom, 4 roundtrip flights to Mexico City for a total of $32 out of pocket.
Then, as if that wasn't good enough, she said, "It looks like you were just charged a late fee as well." I was surprised by this, since I never carry a balance and had enrolled in auto-pay, but it turns out I hadn't done it in time for it to process for this statement. Without any prompting from me she said, "I see you have several of our cards and have never had a late payment before, so let me go ahead and waive this as well as your interest payment." I thanked her, and that was that. This is an awesome card, made even more so by the great Chase reps.
Then, as if that wasn't good enough, she said, "It looks like you were just charged a late fee as well." I was surprised by this, since I never carry a balance and had enrolled in auto-pay, but it turns out I hadn't done it in time for it to process for this statement. Without any prompting from me she said, "I see you have several of our cards and have never had a late payment before, so let me go ahead and waive this as well as your interest payment." I thanked her, and that was that. This is an awesome card, made even more so by the great Chase reps.
Feb 10, 2016, 10:57 pm
#122
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 526
Hi Tim, the number is +18558962222
Many times, the call from overseas is diverted to the fraud department to huca or use vpn or go through the process.
Many times, the call from overseas is diverted to the fraud department to huca or use vpn or go through the process.
Feb 11, 2016, 12:44 pm
#123
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: IHG, RC, HH, AA, QF, UA, Aeroplan
Posts: 2,690
Feb 12, 2016, 10:02 pm
#124
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: Marriott
Posts: 49
Has anyone tried to get the 140k offer recently or did they kill that. I did it last year and got the 140k instead of the free night by asking via SM. I would like to refer a friend if this is still successful.
Feb 12, 2016, 10:05 pm
#125
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: IHG, RC, HH, AA, QF, UA, Aeroplan
Posts: 2,690
not sure, but for those with RC, not sure if they allow the Marriott 80 or 90K current offer? nice second option.
Feb 13, 2016, 6:06 am
#126
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,037
Feb 13, 2016, 1:09 pm
#127
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 275
Since the 140K offer can't be matched for some time, is there any additional offer available now that gives points instead of night. All the hotels I want to stay are Tier 5, points are more preferred in my case even if I won't get two nights free. Thanks for all the help.
Feb 13, 2016, 2:38 pm
#128
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Florida
Posts: 686
Since the 140K offer can't be matched for some time, is there any additional offer available now that gives points instead of night. All the hotels I want to stay are Tier 5, points are more preferred in my case even if I won't get two nights free. Thanks for all the help.
Edit. you could get the 80k Marriott card.
Feb 15, 2016, 11:52 am
#129
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 42
$300 credit data point: Bought two $100 AA gift cards separately during past week. Called CS today and the agent found they are coded in gift certificate......even it didn't show that on online statement. Will try to call them one more time but figure crossed......
Feb 15, 2016, 2:33 pm
#130
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sunny AZ
Programs: HH Diamond, Sixt Platinum, IHG Spire Ambassador, Marriott/SPG Gold .....
Posts: 3,215
Ritz-Carlton Rewards Card (2016 onward)
Book a flight - upgrade to first
Call them to get upgrade reimbursed
Cancel inside 24h so the airline refunds
Call them to get upgrade reimbursed
Cancel inside 24h so the airline refunds
Feb 15, 2016, 3:28 pm
#131
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,037
Feb 16, 2016, 6:10 am
#132
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sunny AZ
Programs: HH Diamond, Sixt Platinum, IHG Spire Ambassador, Marriott/SPG Gold .....
Posts: 3,215
but the airline will charge your card regardless and the refund will take a while
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Feb 16, 2016, 6:23 am
#133
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: USA
Programs: Amex Plat, AA Exec, CITI Prestige, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold and all ever changing
Posts: 218
Feb 16, 2016, 3:52 pm
#135
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: USA
Programs: Amex Plat, AA Exec, CITI Prestige, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold and all ever changing
Posts: 218