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)
Nov 12, 2018, 6:29 pm
#2566
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 225
You have to call in to request the credit. Do you plan to lie about the nature of the charge? Really? Cheers.
Nov 12, 2018, 10:40 pm
#2568
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,783
Nov 17, 2018, 12:56 am
#2569
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 133
I have the 2 free night certificates. Are they good at any Marriott/SPG property up to 60,000 points? The wiki states 'at any Ritz Carlton (Marriott) properties'. I'm not sure if that means any Marriott or not.
Nov 17, 2018, 2:22 am
#2570
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
only ritz i think . Ritz is better value anyway
Nov 17, 2018, 6:09 am
#2571
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,900
No. They work on 60k properties. For example, https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30224173-post2433.html
Nov 17, 2018, 7:59 am
#2572
Join Date: Apr 2018
Programs: SPG+Marriott Platinum
Posts: 32
Yes, I previously called Marriott Reservations and used a cert for Al Maha outside Dubai. Looks like a fun all-inclusive with camel rides and other desert activities included.
Nov 17, 2018, 12:10 pm
#2573
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
The Wiki is correct. You can use it at any RC/MR/SPG properties now.
Nov 17, 2018, 4:12 pm
#2574
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: as
Posts: 10
Question: For credit to work, buying any refundable ticket ......and then upgrading with RCCC ....and then canceling ticket after getting credit....should work, correct? I see a lot of talk about JetBlue....but don't most carriers offer refundable fares. Why is JB so popular? Thanks in advance.
Nov 17, 2018, 6:03 pm
#2575
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,310
Question: For credit to work, buying any refundable ticket ......and then upgrading with RCCC ....and then canceling ticket after getting credit....should work, correct? I see a lot of talk about JetBlue....but don't most carriers offer refundable fares. Why is JB so popular? Thanks in advance.
Seems like an awful lot of work to commit fraud. 🤷.♀️
Nov 18, 2018, 6:07 am
#2576
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,900
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Nov 18, 2018, 7:45 pm
#2577
Join Date: Apr 2018
Programs: Marriott Platinum, SPG Platinum, United Silver
Posts: 15
Has anyone tried using a suite night upgrade certificate alongside a club level upgrade certificate? Is that doable?
Nov 30, 2018, 1:24 pm
#2579
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 57
Platinum Status Timing
Recently received this message via email in response to the question "When will my Platinum status change if I don't stay 50 nights?". Like many of you, my RC Gold status (opened July 2018) converted to Platinum after the merger in August. This response was from SPG and the rep's signature did not include any Marriott wording.i read it as folks in this situation will have Platinum until the end of next year. Take if for what you will....
".....If you earned your Elite status after January you will have it for the remainder of the Calendar year plus the next Calendar year. If the status is earned in January, you will have the status until Dec 31st of the current Calendar year."
".....If you earned your Elite status after January you will have it for the remainder of the Calendar year plus the next Calendar year. If the status is earned in January, you will have the status until Dec 31st of the current Calendar year."
Nov 30, 2018, 1:54 pm
#2580
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
Recently received this message via email in response to the question "When will my Platinum status change if I don't stay 50 nights?". Like many of you, my RC Gold status (opened July 2018) converted to Platinum after the merger in August. This response was from SPG and the rep's signature did not include any Marriott wording.i read it as folks in this situation will have Platinum until the end of next year. Take if for what you will....
".....If you earned your Elite status after January you will have it for the remainder of the Calendar year plus the next Calendar year. If the status is earned in January, you will have the status until Dec 31st of the current Calendar year."
".....If you earned your Elite status after January you will have it for the remainder of the Calendar year plus the next Calendar year. If the status is earned in January, you will have the status until Dec 31st of the current Calendar year."
What people can earn elite status in January? The only way is through $75,000 CC spending. January is probably from December statement. So technically you earned in December of that year....