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 17, 2016, 6:01 am
#183
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 30
Hey guys quick question. I know with the old Ritz Carlton card you could buy AA gift cards and have them refunded via the travel incidental credit. Is that still possible with the the new Ritz Carlton Visa Infinite's annual $300 travel credit and, if so, is there a maximum value the gift card can be? Also, does anyone know if it's possible to buy JetBlue and/or United gift cards with the annual $300 credit?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Aug 17, 2016, 6:37 am
#184
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,220
Hey guys quick question. I know with the old Ritz Carlton card you could buy AA gift cards and have them refunded via the travel incidental credit. Is that still possible with the the new Ritz Carlton Visa Infinite's annual $300 travel credit and, if so, is there a maximum value the gift card can be? Also, does anyone know if it's possible to buy JetBlue and/or United gift cards with the annual $300 credit?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Aug 17, 2016, 7:36 am
#185
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 30
Hmmm....
Aug 17, 2016, 8:05 am
#186
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: ATL
Programs: HH D, MB G, IHG P, Nat'l EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 496
Just got the following email regarding new benefits for my legacy Signature card (bolding mine):
I'm glad this clears up the confusion I had over the GE credit.
It is our pleasure to introduce several new and updated benefits that will make your Ritz-Carlton Rewards® Credit Card even more rewarding.
• $100 Discount On 2 or More Airline Tickets1
Save $100 on air travel when you use your Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card to book a qualifying itinerary for 2 to 5 travelers. Best of all, there's no limit on the number of times you can use this benefit. To learn more, visit VisaDiscountAir.com/RitzCarltonCard.
• Car Rental Discounts and Upgrades1
Book with your Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card and get VIP amenities and discounts with Avis, National and Silvercar.
Learn more at RitzCarltonRewardsCard.com.
• Global Entry Application Fee Reimbursement1
Apply for Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program, using your Card to pay your application fee (currently $100) and receive a $100 statement credit. If approved, you will also be eligible to receive TSA Pre✔ ® privileges at no additional cost.
• More Airport Lounge Access2
You now have access to more than 900 VIP airport lounges in more than 400 cities around the world through Priority PassTM Select, your new airport lounge benefit. Look for your new membership materials in the mail soon. To view a listing of participating lounges, visit PriorityPass.com/select.
• Improved Trip Delay Reimbursement3
If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 6 hours or requires an overnight stay, you and your family are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per ticket. For full terms, click here.
• Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver Benefit3
Whenever you rent a car, decline the company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary and provides reimbursement up to $75,000 for theft and collision damage for rental cars in the U.S. and abroad. For full terms, click here.
All these benefits are available to you right now. Should you require additional information or assistance, please visit RitzCarltonRewardsCard.com.
• $100 Discount On 2 or More Airline Tickets1
Save $100 on air travel when you use your Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card to book a qualifying itinerary for 2 to 5 travelers. Best of all, there's no limit on the number of times you can use this benefit. To learn more, visit VisaDiscountAir.com/RitzCarltonCard.
• Car Rental Discounts and Upgrades1
Book with your Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card and get VIP amenities and discounts with Avis, National and Silvercar.
Learn more at RitzCarltonRewardsCard.com.
• Global Entry Application Fee Reimbursement1
Apply for Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program, using your Card to pay your application fee (currently $100) and receive a $100 statement credit. If approved, you will also be eligible to receive TSA Pre✔ ® privileges at no additional cost.
• More Airport Lounge Access2
You now have access to more than 900 VIP airport lounges in more than 400 cities around the world through Priority PassTM Select, your new airport lounge benefit. Look for your new membership materials in the mail soon. To view a listing of participating lounges, visit PriorityPass.com/select.
• Improved Trip Delay Reimbursement3
If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 6 hours or requires an overnight stay, you and your family are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per ticket. For full terms, click here.
• Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver Benefit3
Whenever you rent a car, decline the company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary and provides reimbursement up to $75,000 for theft and collision damage for rental cars in the U.S. and abroad. For full terms, click here.
All these benefits are available to you right now. Should you require additional information or assistance, please visit RitzCarltonRewardsCard.com.
Aug 17, 2016, 8:15 am
#187
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: PHX, ORD, MDW
Programs: WN A-List, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 292
Just got the same email. Has anyone figured out how to take advantage of the new rental car discount/upgrade perks? The website mentions something about a "promotional offer code," but it's nowhere to be found. I'll probably have to call in and ask about it.
Aug 17, 2016, 8:24 am
#188
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: The Sunshine State
Posts: 146
I received the email this morning too - Booked a flight today with the $100 Visa Discount - allowed me to input TSA # and airline loyalty # too.
Aug 17, 2016, 8:24 am
#189
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,881
Aug 17, 2016, 8:42 am
#190
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: ATL
Programs: HH D, MB G, IHG P, Nat'l EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 496
Assuming the benefits are the same as those listed in the CNB Crystal Guide to Benefits, the main benefits are discounts with Avis (up to 30%), National (up to 25%), and Silvercar (up to 30%). It also mentions enrollment in Avis Preferred (isn't this free anyway?) and Emerald Club Executive status (will probably have to call to enroll, and the number given says it's for the Crystal Card Concierge, though I didn't try it). I assume the applicable contract IDs will be the same, since when I used the National code, the name associated with the contract ID was INFINITE.
Aug 17, 2016, 8:56 am
#191
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Plat, CC Gold, IHG Plat Amb, Choice Plat
Posts: 306
I called the number on the back and rep told me to call up car rental company to get promotional offer code.
Aug 17, 2016, 9:37 am
#192
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 10
Geez, new lounges and still nothing in Denver. Oh well...
Also, does anybody know if the $300 incidentals credit is still there for existing card members? I used mine up for 2016 awhile ago, but I'd just like to know if I'll be getting more next year. Or do the new $100 off tickets and $100 GE reimbursement replace that?
Also, does anybody know if the $300 incidentals credit is still there for existing card members? I used mine up for 2016 awhile ago, but I'd just like to know if I'll be getting more next year. Or do the new $100 off tickets and $100 GE reimbursement replace that?
Aug 17, 2016, 9:40 am
#193
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,220
Geez, new lounges and still nothing in Denver. Oh well...
Also, does anybody know if the $300 incidentals credit is still there for existing card members? I used mine up for 2016 awhile ago, but I'd just like to know if I'll be getting more next year. Or do the new $100 off tickets and $100 GE reimbursement replace that?
Also, does anybody know if the $300 incidentals credit is still there for existing card members? I used mine up for 2016 awhile ago, but I'd just like to know if I'll be getting more next year. Or do the new $100 off tickets and $100 GE reimbursement replace that?
Aug 17, 2016, 9:50 am
#194
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,724
Did the terms suddenly change?
I no longer see the offer of 3 Ritz Carlton Club Upgrades/year.
I no longer see the offer of 3 Ritz Carlton Club Upgrades/year.
Aug 17, 2016, 10:47 am
#195
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,959
