Aug 11, 2016, 1:33 pm
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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)
Oct 12, 2019, 3:15 pm
#3241
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,528
Is roadside assistance available to AUs? It's sadly going away on Amex cards.
Oct 14, 2019, 11:56 am
#3242
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: MSP
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, UA Silver, Hertz 5*
Posts: 913
Question about upgrading from Chase Bonvoy Boundless to RC card. When you do so, does your cardmember year change at all? Like if with my Boundless card i expect to 35k free night in April, would i get the RC 50k free night in April as well? Or will it be one year from upgrade? How does the annual fee work on the upgrade as well?
Oct 14, 2019, 4:20 pm
#3243
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: New York
Programs: Bonvoy LifetimeTitanium, UA Plat 2MM, LHW LeadersClub, IHGPlat, HiltonDiamnd, ASMVPG100K, WyndDiamnd
Posts: 1,227
I got an email today to sign up for the JPMorgan Concierge and signed up, but the site seems to be having problems when signing in. Anyway, I called the concierge number and had a chat with the agent who was very nice and helpful. It looks as if they are now able to handle Virtuoso bookings, as well as Marriott STARS, Marriott Luminous and Ritz-Carlton STARS bookings. If that is the case, that would be very helpful.
Oct 15, 2019, 1:33 am
#3244
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 got an email today to sign up for the JPMorgan Concierge and signed up, but the site seems to be having problems when signing in. Anyway, I called the concierge number and had a chat with the agent who was very nice and helpful. It looks as if they are now able to handle Virtuoso bookings, as well as Marriott STARS, Marriott Luminous and Ritz-Carlton STARS bookings. If that is the case, that would be very helpful.
Oct 19, 2019, 1:56 pm
#3245
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: New York
Programs: Bonvoy LifetimeTitanium, UA Plat 2MM, LHW LeadersClub, IHGPlat, HiltonDiamnd, ASMVPG100K, WyndDiamnd
Posts: 1,227
Oct 19, 2019, 2:46 pm
#3246
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,904
I got an email today to sign up for the JPMorgan Concierge and signed up, but the site seems to be having problems when signing in. Anyway, I called the concierge number and had a chat with the agent who was very nice and helpful. It looks as if they are now able to handle Virtuoso bookings, as well as Marriott STARS, Marriott Luminous and Ritz-Carlton STARS bookings. If that is the case, that would be very helpful.
Oct 19, 2019, 3:30 pm
#3247
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 still get the "We'll be back shortly." message.
Oct 22, 2019, 3:50 pm
#3248
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 79
Just tried again and still "We'll be back shortly."
Oct 22, 2019, 11:28 pm
#3249
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: New York
Programs: Bonvoy LifetimeTitanium, UA Plat 2MM, LHW LeadersClub, IHGPlat, HiltonDiamnd, ASMVPG100K, WyndDiamnd
Posts: 1,227
I had a lot of initial problems, but finally am able to sign on. It looks as if the back-end for reservations are handled by Expedia, which would obviously not be good for elite benefit purposes. I assume (subject to hearing otherwise) that if one calls up the reservation would be handled differently, at least for Marriott hotels.
The service is run by Aspire Lifestyles, which also runs that for the Citi Prestige card. I have never had problems with elite benefits by booking through the Citi Prestige card and Aspire.
The service is run by Aspire Lifestyles, which also runs that for the Citi Prestige card. I have never had problems with elite benefits by booking through the Citi Prestige card and Aspire.
Oct 23, 2019, 11:36 am
#3250
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,028
Interesting. I just deleted the emailing thinking it was just one of their mailers. Just signed up today and was able to get in. Let's see how good they are compared to Amex, which I've always had great experiences with except for the fact that I can't email them.
Oct 23, 2019, 6:49 pm
#3251
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: ATL, BHM, DUB, County Wexford
Programs: DL DM, AA ExPlt, Diamond HH, HY, BW, & Titanium Elite Marriott
Posts: 4,863
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: ATL, BHM, DUB, County Wexford
Programs: DL DM, AA ExPlt, Diamond HH & HY
Posts: 3,025
What benefit would a product change to Ritz Carlton be today?
Location: ATL, BHM, DUB, County Wexford
Programs: DL DM, AA ExPlt, Diamond HH & HY
Posts: 3,025
What benefit would a product change to Ritz Carlton be today?
Oct 23, 2019, 9:26 pm
#3252
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: New York
Programs: Bonvoy LifetimeTitanium, UA Plat 2MM, LHW LeadersClub, IHGPlat, HiltonDiamnd, ASMVPG100K, WyndDiamnd
Posts: 1,227
... What benefit would a product change to Ritz Carlton be today?
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Oct 25, 2019, 3:02 pm
#3253
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TPA/DFW/K15
Programs: AA EXP, Mar AMB, HH LT DIA
Posts: 1,652
In addition to the usual benefits of a Bonvoy card one would get, among other benefits, a $300 Annual Travel Credit (see thread above for how to utilize), a Free Night Certificate every year after account anniversary for up to a 50,000 point property, three Ritz-Carlton Club upgrades good for up to seven nights each on paid rates, a Priority Pass, and $100 savings on air travel when you use your Ritz-Carlton Credit Card to book a qualifying domestic itinerary through an affiliated site in coach for two to five travelers. Truly outstanding benefits, which are worth well more than the cost.
Oct 26, 2019, 4:39 am
#3254
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 742
In addition to the usual benefits of a Bonvoy card one would get, among other benefits, a $300 Annual Travel Credit (see thread above for how to utilize), a Free Night Certificate every year after account anniversary for up to a 50,000 point property, three Ritz-Carlton Club upgrades good for up to seven nights each on paid rates, a Priority Pass, and $100 savings on air travel when you use your Ritz-Carlton Credit Card to book a qualifying domestic itinerary through an affiliated site in coach for two to five travelers. Truly outstanding benefits, which are worth well more than the cost.