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)
Jul 31, 2018, 12:13 pm
#2131
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 539
Is the $300 credit per cardmember year or calendar year?
Aug 2, 2018, 4:36 am
#2134
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: UA 1K - 2.1MM, HH LT Diamond, IHG Diamond, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 766
It's not like the CSR and not based on statement date. As long as the charge posts by December 31st you can apply a credit for the same calendar year.
Aug 2, 2018, 9:01 am
#2136
Moderator: National Car
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SE MI
Programs: Delta PM, National EE, Hertz PC, Hilton DM
Posts: 2,168
Anyone have any insight how the $4K minimum spend earned-nights will be handled? Trying to decide if it's worth cramming in the spend before 8/18 or waiting until after.
Aug 2, 2018, 10:23 am
#2137
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 211
I don't get the difference between spending before 8/18 or later. In both cases you will receive the certs anyway. Unless you want to redeem them prior to 8/18 but I doubt you will receive them b/c the next statement won't close until September.
Aug 4, 2018, 6:52 am
#2138
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,904
I’m a new cardholder. Do the 2 free nights really expire one year from when the card was opened? That’s what I was told.
I was hoping to push out the date a little by not completing the spending immediately, thinking I get 12 months from the first day they’re available. Thanks.
I was hoping to push out the date a little by not completing the spending immediately, thinking I get 12 months from the first day they’re available. Thanks.
Aug 4, 2018, 9:57 am
#2139
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,790
Aug 4, 2018, 3:59 pm
#2140
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LAX/SFO
Programs: AS 100k, BA GGL, UA 1k, DL DM, AC SE, B6 Mosaic4, Hyatt/Hilton/Wyndham/IHG Diamond, Marriot Ti
Posts: 1,248
got the card for me and p2 right before it ended. met MSR and paid off balance to allow for lowering of CL. AF posted on p2's card on aug 1, but not mine. not sure what the difference is.
Aug 5, 2018, 9:33 pm
#2141
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 29
1 Ritz Carlton Credit Card Airline Fee Credit?
I was hoping to find a thread on this already, but surprisingly couldn't find one. In past years I have been able to easily hit the $300 credit, but I'm not traveling much now. I haven't used credits this year, and I was wondering if there's any way to get some of "non-fee" expense reimbursed? Doesn't look like AA, UA, DL gift cards work anymore. Any suggestions?
Aug 5, 2018, 9:44 pm
#2142
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SFO/YYZ
Programs: AC 25K, AS MVP Gold, BA Bronze, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,469
I was hoping to find a thread on this already, but surprisingly couldn't find one. In past years I have been able to easily hit the $300 credit, but I'm not traveling much now. I haven't used credits this year, and I was wondering if there's any way to get some of "non-fee" expense reimbursed? Doesn't look like AA, UA, DL gift cards work anymore. Any suggestions?
Aug 5, 2018, 9:51 pm
#2143
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 29
Delta gift card shows up as Delta GC, United doesn't offer GC anymore. AA if I recall shows up as AA GC on the statements also.
Aug 6, 2018, 10:59 am
#2144
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: FL
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, IC Plat Amb, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,299
Anyone else noticed that the Ritz credit card image on the website/app is gone? Looks like a standard card picture now.
Aug 6, 2018, 11:17 am
#2145
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 29
Yes, I assumed that might be for their upcoming conversion to VISA Infinite.