Aug 11, 2016, 1:33 pm
Last edit by: RedSun
Ritz-Carlton Rewards Visa Infinite (closed to new applications)
All card offers are dead as of 7/26/18.
Information still available on the Chase SITE.
The previous version of this card was discussed HERE.
(Expired) New Card Bonus ($4,000 spending): Two free night certificates good at any Ritz Carlton (Marriott) properties up to 60,000 points (possible to book any SPG properties later)
(old: at any tier 1-4 Ritz Carlton Hotel after $4k spend).
current offer (dead): https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/rit...n/naepredirect
Things qualifying/not qualifying under $300 annual travel credit
one member wrote: AA is now showing gift cards as "giftcard" rather than general purchase if the csr looks closely. Last year it worked for me, yesterday it did not and csr told me that's why. However, later the same day I also requested the credit by Secure Message (for "baggage fees) and it was approved. Very YMMV now but still doable. 2/10/2017
Southwest Airlines GCs work fairly easily. I've generally bought them for $150 and said they're excess baggage fees.
Frequent Miler has a collection of data points of what has worked in the past. Link
All card offers are dead as of 7/26/18.
Information still available on the Chase SITE.
The previous version of this card was discussed HERE.
(Expired) New Card Bonus ($4,000 spending): Two free night certificates good at any Ritz Carlton (Marriott) properties up to 60,000 points (possible to book any SPG properties later)
(old: at any tier 1-4 Ritz Carlton Hotel after $4k spend).
current offer (dead): https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/rit...n/naepredirect
- Annual fee of $450 NOT waived.
- 6 points per dollar at Marriott properties, including SPGs and Ritz-Carltons. (same as all Chase & AmEx Marriott cards)
- 3 points per dollar at restaurants, car rental companies and airline tickets purchased directly from airlines
- 2 points per dollar on all other purchases (same as all Chase & AmEx Marriott cards)
- Annual (anniversary) free night award good at any Marriott (including Ritz) property up to 50,000 MRs.
- Automatic Marriott Gold Status.
- Marriott Platinum Status after $75,000 card spending in a card-member year.
$100 companion airfare discount booked through Visa Infinite website.- $100 statement credit for Global Entry after the Global Entry program application fee is charged to an eligible card.
- $300 Annual (calendar) Travel Credit "Only the following types of non-ticket 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."
- Three (3) Ritz Carlton Club Level upgrade certificates each year for up to 7 nights each stay. The stays must be paid stays, excluding point redemption and award night.
- Troon Rewards and PRIVÉ ACCESS golf benefits
- $100 credit for qualifying dining, spa or other hotel recreational activities. Use the credit with any paid stay at The Ritz-Carlton of two nights or more OR get a $100 hotel credit per stay at all Marriott luxury properties. Advance reservations are required. Valid only on non-discounted rates. Cannot be combined with any packages, discounts, negotiated corporate or group rates or point-redemption bookings.
Things qualifying/not qualifying under $300 annual travel credit
one member wrote: AA is now showing gift cards as "giftcard" rather than general purchase if the csr looks closely. Last year it worked for me, yesterday it did not and csr told me that's why. However, later the same day I also requested the credit by Secure Message (for "baggage fees) and it was approved. Very YMMV now but still doable. 2/10/2017
Southwest Airlines GCs work fairly easily. I've generally bought them for $150 and said they're excess baggage fees.
Frequent Miler has a collection of data points of what has worked in the past. Link
Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite - closed for applications 7.26.2018 (2016-2021)
Aug 12, 2016, 3:20 am
#151
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 456
The only way I could see this working is if it is actually administered by a third party. It's called "International Complimentary Night Hotels and Resorts Program" but of course, I've never seen this benefit for anyone else, and they don't have their own website.
Did they only report successful payment at the time of check out, or did they actually receive a credit on their non Prestige card statements?
Aug 12, 2016, 4:34 am
#152
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Aug 12, 2016, 5:49 am
#153
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
Sorry, I should have been more clear - the PPS new card. As luck will have it August is my renewal month, so I was on cycle to get a new Lounge card anyway.
I've tried unsuccessfully to get a retention bonus - but all the representative did was to tell me about the new (and old) benefits. But as I value the card benefits enough, and I did get in with 70K and no annual fee in the first year, I am way ahead on this one.
I've tried unsuccessfully to get a retention bonus - but all the representative did was to tell me about the new (and old) benefits. But as I value the card benefits enough, and I did get in with 70K and no annual fee in the first year, I am way ahead on this one.
Aug 13, 2016, 7:40 am
#154
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Just off the Main Line
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT 2MM, DL Lifetime GM 2MM, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium Elite, HH Diamond, IHG Amb Diamond
Posts: 881
I just got the card a couple weeks ago (pre-Infinite) and called about this. They told me all accounts would be migrated, gave me a date of Aug 16 when mine would have access to visa air. So perhaps you're in the same queue.
Aug 13, 2016, 10:39 am
#155
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: Kettle Class
Posts: 796
http://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/2015/06/26/you-dont-have-to-pay-with-your-prestige-card-for-4th-night-free/
As I said earlier, YMMV of course.
Aug 14, 2016, 5:59 am
#156
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Florida
Programs: SPG/Ritz/Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 63
I'd take the AmEx, primarily for Gold status at Hilton and Starwood, Centurion Lounges and MR points vs Marriott points. I have both cards by the way.
Aug 14, 2016, 6:02 am
#157
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Florida
Programs: SPG/Ritz/Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 63
Update, I was wrong, disregard this.
Aug 14, 2016, 8:46 am
#158
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: ELP
Programs: AA EXP/LT PLAT, Marriott Titanium/LT PLAT
Posts: 4,120
Called in this morning to see if I could get any new promotions. None offered but was told that they would grandfather my old AF, so I will still be paying the $395/yr for it.
New Infinite cards to be shipped out Mon and will also get PP right away since I told them I was leaving on an intl trip next week.
Really like the customer service whenever I up all them.
New Infinite cards to be shipped out Mon and will also get PP right away since I told them I was leaving on an intl trip next week.
Really like the customer service whenever I up all them.
Aug 14, 2016, 11:50 am
#159
Suspended
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: DL Silver, AS MVP, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 180
Aug 15, 2016, 2:39 pm
#160
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: Enough
Posts: 961
$193 covered no problem for taxes on Alitalia award... even told the CSR the truth! 
(under $300 benefit)
(under $300 benefit)
Aug 15, 2016, 3:38 pm
#161
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
For the 100$ off tickets thing, do I have to be one of the passengers?
Aug 15, 2016, 4:11 pm
#162
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: The Sunshine State
Posts: 145
Priority Pass arrived in the mail today - Cardholder plus one guest. Logged on to the visa site for a B6 flight and it was exactly $100 less - So far these seem to be upgrades for the migration.
Aug 15, 2016, 4:25 pm
#163
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,881
Cardholder must be one of the pax.
Hmmm...other DP suggest you and guests.
Hmmm...other DP suggest you and guests.
Aug 15, 2016, 4:52 pm
#164
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Hilton HHonors Diamond
Posts: 1,203