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 1, 2019, 3:06 pm
#3166
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Eligible does not mean entitled. If we know that an issuer does not usually grant retention bonuses in consecutive years, it seems sensible to say that I am eligible or ineligible this year. Eligibility is just the first threshold, it does guarantee a bonus.
Aug 1, 2019, 3:16 pm
#3167
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TPA/DFW/K15
Programs: AA EXP, Mar AMB, HH LT DIA
Posts: 1,653
You asked why they think they'll get a retention offer. It's due to data points. Some credit cards like American Express go on cycles for retention offers. For example, I've had the SPG card for 10 years before they made the brand change. They would only offer a retention offer every other year. If you called up a year after they'd either say you aren't edible or that they could see you had received one the year prior and therefore were not eligible for the current year. The data points point so something similar with the Ritz card. Other Chase branded cards may be more about luck or the amount of money you spent in the prior calendar year.
Just speculating but I doubt anyone would be offered a retention bonus on a discontinued card (discontinued for new issuance).
Aug 1, 2019, 3:47 pm
#3168
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
Sure thing. But we all know that retention is really YMMV. With an orphan card like RC, it is more a case by case thing. It is not business as usual like before when the card is still active. Being eligible (self thinking) may be just wishful thinking.
Aug 1, 2019, 4:25 pm
#3169
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 159
I called in today. No retention offer on my account. I've used the card quite a lot.
Aug 2, 2019, 9:16 am
#3170
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: BGI | MIA
Programs: AA Platinum Pro | Hyatt Globalist | HH Diamond | SPG Gold
Posts: 316
With my recent CNB Crystal approval, I was poking around the benefits page and noticed that It's possible to upfare your $100 Discount Coach tickets...
The terms and Conditions of both the CNB Crystal and Ritz Carlton Card state the same thing in the FAQ with regards to upgrades.
Does anyone have any real life experience with doing this ? I know that airlines can be funny about modifying tickets that were purchased through 3rd party OTA's. I assume thats how the Visa Infinite discount is booked. I cant access it yet as I dont have my card number but it looks like you need to login to the website and book through there.
Anyone have experience with this ?
The terms and Conditions of both the CNB Crystal and Ritz Carlton Card state the same thing in the FAQ with regards to upgrades.
Does anyone have any real life experience with doing this ? I know that airlines can be funny about modifying tickets that were purchased through 3rd party OTA's. I assume thats how the Visa Infinite discount is booked. I cant access it yet as I dont have my card number but it looks like you need to login to the website and book through there.
Anyone have experience with this ?
Last edited by StartinSanDiego; Aug 2, 2019 at 5:46 pm Reason: Pulled CNB Crystal screen shot.
Aug 3, 2019, 7:14 am
#3172
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
I have this year. On a 2 year cycle like clock work.
Aug 4, 2019, 7:55 pm
#3173
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 10
First year for renewal, called in to ask if there were any retention offers on this card. Put just under $20K spend on it first year, no retention offer. I like the card and had no intentions on product changing but I figured it was worth a shot. See what happens next year!
Aug 12, 2019, 3:31 pm
#3174
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,903
I know the RC Visa Infinite is no longer accepting applications, but are there any data points about Marriott Bonvoy Boundless users upgrading to this card?
Aug 13, 2019, 9:21 am
#3175
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
1. Has the Boundless card been open for at least a full year?
2. Please do not post the same question in more than one thread.
2. Please do not post the same question in more than one thread.
Aug 13, 2019, 11:34 am
#3176
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Sorry for the double post. No, but if Boundless card was opened for at least a full year, does Chase actually allow someone to product transfer to the RC Visa Infinite considering the card is now closed for applications?
Aug 14, 2019, 12:28 pm
#3178
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Product change example HERE. There are a few others in this thread.
Aug 14, 2019, 1:08 pm
#3179
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,028
Thanks Mia! OMG, I think I need to get this card asap before Chase prevents people from doing a product transfer to that card. Does Chase allow me to shift credit limits between cards? This way I can get the $10k CL necessary for the product transfer when the time comes.
Aug 14, 2019, 7:12 pm
#3180
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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I'm just wondering if anyone here is putting $75k on this card to get Platinum elite status? Is it really worth it? I know there's an opportunity cost here.