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)
Jan 27, 2020, 6:40 pm
#3406
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: ATL, BHM, DUB, County Wexford
Programs: DL DM, AA ExPlt, Diamond HH, HY, BW, & Titanium Elite Marriott
Posts: 4,864
I do wish I could find a workaround to get this card. I have to wait until September to get a personal Bonvoy visa and then wait a year to PC to Ritz.
Jan 27, 2020, 11:21 pm
#3407
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,903
Same here. Stupid 5/24 is forcing me to wait until June 2020 to apply for Bonvoy. It was this or WoH and I picked WoH for my final 5/24 slot.
Jan 29, 2020, 1:45 pm
#3408
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TPA/DFW/K15
Programs: AA EXP, Mar AMB, HH LT DIA
Posts: 1,653
Jan 31, 2020, 8:17 pm
#3409
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2014
Programs: Top Tier with all 3 alliances
Posts: 11,669
Is the global entry fee credit still working? Does it matter how long has it been since the last one? Mine was 4-5 years ago but I am not quite sure...
Feb 4, 2020, 10:04 am
#3410
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Proud resident of flyover country.....
Programs: MS AMEX PLAT- Marriott Titanium-HH G- UA Silver-JPM RC . DL-AA-BA
Posts: 3,892
Feb 4, 2020, 5:07 pm
#3411
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: ATL, BHM, DUB, County Wexford
Programs: DL DM, AA ExPlt, Diamond HH, HY, BW, & Titanium Elite Marriott
Posts: 4,864
Feb 10, 2020, 2:29 am
#3413
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 203
Has anyone who previously had and canceled Marriott Bonvoy, then applied for Marriott Bonvoy, been able to more quickly convert to Ritz? Thanks.
Feb 10, 2020, 6:34 am
#3414
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,857
IME, Chase won't let you product change any card you've had for less than 1 year. Having had the same/similar card in the past would not be a factor.
Feb 14, 2020, 11:54 am
#3415
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: 718
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IHG Diamond
Posts: 967
Agreed. Chase wont let you PC to ritz until your AF posts next year
Feb 14, 2020, 4:31 pm
#3416
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 262
I have the old SPG AMEX card (now called Marriott Bonvoy Card from American Express). For me to get this Ritz card, I will have to cancel SPG or PC to Bonvoy Brilliant. Wait 30-days and apply for Chase Bonvoy Boundless. And finally after a year, PC to Ritz. Ritz card benefits are good but I am not sure I want to go through the process to try to get this card. A lot could have changed in a year such as not be able to PC to this card anymore or some benefits reduced/removed.
Feb 15, 2020, 8:18 am
#3417
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
I have the old SPG AMEX card (now called Marriott Bonvoy Card from American Express). For me to get this Ritz card, I will have to cancel SPG or PC to Bonvoy Brilliant. Wait 30-days and apply for Chase Bonvoy Boundless. And finally after a year, PC to Ritz. Ritz card benefits are good but I am not sure I want to go through the process to try to get this card. A lot could have changed in a year such as not be able to PC to this card anymore or some benefits reduced/removed.
But we can't predict what future holds. You have to do something, or get nothing.
Feb 17, 2020, 8:46 pm
#3418
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 742
In light of the recent CSR devals, ritz has all the same travel protections which are great, $300 credit, plus a 50k cert. I'm going to drop the CSR and keep the ritz, I don't plan on paying marriott a dime on this card, but i will pay that $5.60 fee for flights. Extra priority passes...
Feb 17, 2020, 9:13 pm
#3419
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 72
In light of the recent CSR devals, ritz has all the same travel protections which are great, $300 credit, plus a 50k cert. I'm going to drop the CSR and keep the ritz, I don't plan on paying marriott a dime on this card, but i will pay that $5.60 fee for flights. Extra priority passes...
Feb 17, 2020, 9:28 pm
#3420
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
Citi Premier 3x TY on travel, as broad as CSR. BofA Preferred has 2x on travel, and it can get to 3.5% CB if you are top tier. BofA also has biz cash card with 3% CB on travel category. 1.75x if you are top tier. Then it gives you 5.25% CB on travel. That is the best.