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 15, 2016, 6:58 pm
#166
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,220
Got my new PP card in the mail today. Letter said the exact same as the Lounge Club letter I got last week:
You and your accompanying guests may visit participating lounges as often as you wish during your membership year. *
*[...] Access and length of stay may be restricted due to space constraints and otherwise at the sole discretion of each lounge operator
*[...] Access and length of stay may be restricted due to space constraints and otherwise at the sole discretion of each lounge operator
Aug 15, 2016, 7:53 pm
#167
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 158
I didn't get any indication this card needs to be activated? Anyone know?
Aug 15, 2016, 8:01 pm
#168
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
Aug 15, 2016, 9:57 pm
#170
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,037
So I had heard mixed things on different calls about Priority Pass. Today 3 of the 4 users on my account got PP cards in the mail. I imagine I'll get the other tomorrow.
On a (very) mildly amusing note I was able to get on the Visa Infinite flight site. I tried to book flights to Puerto Rico. I think the benefit must be limited to the 50 states, or the 48 continental states. But, the error message did not say that. It said "Flights must be in the United States."
On a (very) mildly amusing note I was able to get on the Visa Infinite flight site. I tried to book flights to Puerto Rico. I think the benefit must be limited to the 50 states, or the 48 continental states. But, the error message did not say that. It said "Flights must be in the United States."
Aug 15, 2016, 9:58 pm
#171
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,037
Aug 16, 2016, 2:33 am
#172
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: NRT
Programs: UA gold
Posts: 135
Since some of you have already got the newer version card. Is it all-metal or downgraded to the sandwich one, like Sapphire?
In addition, there is a rumor that Chase will start to change all the existing card into newer version. Is that true? If so, when does it gonna happen? Thx
In addition, there is a rumor that Chase will start to change all the existing card into newer version. Is that true? If so, when does it gonna happen? Thx
Aug 16, 2016, 7:37 am
#173
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 158
Since some of you have already got the newer version card. Is it all-metal or downgraded to the sandwich one, like Sapphire?
In addition, there is a rumor that Chase will start to change all the existing card into newer version. Is that true? If so, when does it gonna happen? Thx
In addition, there is a rumor that Chase will start to change all the existing card into newer version. Is that true? If so, when does it gonna happen? Thx
Aug 16, 2016, 9:28 am
#174
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,881
Can someone confirm that the free nights are deposited into account after min spend statement? I can meet the spend requirement in the first month but may want to delay it to the third month to time a stay.
Aug 16, 2016, 5:10 pm
#175
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,528
Has anyone tried using the $100 benefit but charging it to another Visa Infinite? (Apparently said benefit will not be included with the Sapphire Reserve. Whomp Whomp.)
Also, how do people prevent their metal cards from scratching?
Also, how do people prevent their metal cards from scratching?
Aug 16, 2016, 5:42 pm
#176
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,037
The dinged corners and scratches add character.
(You can't prevent it in the US now- you will at some point hear the distinct ringing sound when someone at a restaurant drops it on the floor when you are paying.)
(You can't prevent it in the US now- you will at some point hear the distinct ringing sound when someone at a restaurant drops it on the floor when you are paying.)
Aug 16, 2016, 5:47 pm
#177
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,220
Ticket must be purchased in full using a U.S.-issued Visa Infinite card. No other form of payment will be accepted. The cardmember's name on the Visa Infinite card being used to purchase the tickets must match the primary traveler's name on the itinerary.
Aug 16, 2016, 5:52 pm
#179
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 27
Call the number on the back of your card and ask them to ship you a new card to you...
Aug 16, 2016, 5:54 pm
#180
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,037
I had to do this when I used my card to cut a plastic tie off my bike. (It was holding the fender in place until I got home to replace a screw.) It worked, but unfortunately I used the side with the mag strip instead of the other side.