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)
Feb 11, 2019, 6:49 pm
#2792
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
I'm pretty sure we'll know exactly where we stand tomorrow. Given all the bad press Marriott has been getting, they might realize it is time to do something proper....keeping my fingers crossed at least.
Feb 12, 2019, 10:26 am
#2794
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: CA
Programs: cnb reward for travel/gas/restaurant/grocery
Posts: 81
anyone tried to spend 150 on aa GC and call in for reimbursement? that usually works for me, not sure about this year though....
Feb 12, 2019, 3:18 pm
#2795
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SFO/YYZ
Programs: AC 25K, AS MVP Gold, BA Bronze, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,468
Feb 12, 2019, 8:54 pm
#2796
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
Feb 13, 2019, 4:34 am
#2797
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,790
I've been Bonvoyed and am still showing as Plat. My Amex account is also showing the new card. Haven't checked Chase yet.
Feb 13, 2019, 10:44 am
#2799
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Seattle
Posts: 9
Does any one know when will these certificates available to book any SPG properties?
I called in and reserve a Westin with these certs, the rep made me a points advance reservation and told me that it is only possible after they merge with SPG system and to call back after Mar 1.
But she wasn't entirely sure if it would be possible to book SPG properties with the Ritz certs by then (?!)
I called in and reserve a Westin with these certs, the rep made me a points advance reservation and told me that it is only possible after they merge with SPG system and to call back after Mar 1.
But she wasn't entirely sure if it would be possible to book SPG properties with the Ritz certs by then (?!)
Feb 13, 2019, 11:18 am
#2800
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 161
Does any one know when will these certificates available to book any SPG properties?
I called in and reserve a Westin with these certs, the rep made me a points advance reservation and told me that it is only possible after they merge with SPG system and to call back after Mar 1.
But she wasn't entirely sure if it would be possible to book SPG properties with the Ritz certs by then (?!)
I called in and reserve a Westin with these certs, the rep made me a points advance reservation and told me that it is only possible after they merge with SPG system and to call back after Mar 1.
But she wasn't entirely sure if it would be possible to book SPG properties with the Ritz certs by then (?!)
Last edited by Werty7777; Feb 13, 2019 at 11:46 am
Feb 13, 2019, 11:42 am
#2801
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,790
Feb 13, 2019, 12:59 pm
#2802
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
Just some data points. I completed the $10k spending in 2018 membership year and was RC Gold, then has been Marriott Platinum to now. But Marriott rep said I should have been downgraded to Marriott Gold by 1/31/2019.
But SO opened the RC card in 7/2018 (days before the application shut down), no $10k spending. But the elite status IS Marriott Platinum to 1/31/2020.
This is just counter-intuitive to what we have been discussing. I can't explain. But there is little impact to me. I'd be interested to see if Marriott downgrades anyone after the 1/31/2019 deadline.
But SO opened the RC card in 7/2018 (days before the application shut down), no $10k spending. But the elite status IS Marriott Platinum to 1/31/2020.
This is just counter-intuitive to what we have been discussing. I can't explain. But there is little impact to me. I'd be interested to see if Marriott downgrades anyone after the 1/31/2019 deadline.
Feb 14, 2019, 8:45 am
#2803
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SFO/YYZ
Programs: AC 25K, AS MVP Gold, BA Bronze, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,468
Just some data points. I completed the $10k spending in 2018 membership year and was RC Gold, then has been Marriott Platinum to now. But Marriott rep said I should have been downgraded to Marriott Gold by 1/31/2019.
But SO opened the RC card in 7/2018 (days before the application shut down), no $10k spending. But the elite status IS Marriott Platinum to 1/31/2020.
This is just counter-intuitive to what we have been discussing. I can't explain. But there is little impact to me. I'd be interested to see if Marriott downgrades anyone after the 1/31/2019 deadline.
But SO opened the RC card in 7/2018 (days before the application shut down), no $10k spending. But the elite status IS Marriott Platinum to 1/31/2020.
This is just counter-intuitive to what we have been discussing. I can't explain. But there is little impact to me. I'd be interested to see if Marriott downgrades anyone after the 1/31/2019 deadline.
Feb 14, 2019, 10:33 am
#2804
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
I wouldn't put much faith in the reps. There has evidently been confusion regarding the status switch date between reps that come from either the SPG or Marriott side since the programs did it on different dates. The system they use doesn't have a field that outright says "status lasts until date X", which is why you'll either get told end of Jan or end of Feb. This also means they'll often tell you incorrect info about your status because all they do is check how many nights you accumulated the previous year, even if you explain to them plainly that you didn't gain the status via nights.
Feb 14, 2019, 10:33 am
#2805
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Seattle
Posts: 9
It looks like the reason for that is because the first day of the stay is after the cert expiry date!
If I search for an itinerary that ends before the cert expiry date they I am able to attach online.
I thought that the reservation has to be completed before the cert expiry not the entire stay. Is this not the case? (This is just like the Hilton weekend night certificates)