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)
Jun 16, 2020, 11:17 am
#3571
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Jun 18, 2020, 4:24 pm
#3572
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: Hilton Gold, SPG Gold, CC Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 434
Perhaps the lurkers can extend the certs? I'm in a similar position, although I think my 60k certs have been extended twice already. At the very least they should be extended until '21, like all the others.
I agree with others that this card is such a small percentage of CC customers that it isn't worth Chase making special rules. As it is, with unlimited PP visits / AU's and access to Chase exec line, this card is a keeper.
I agree with others that this card is such a small percentage of CC customers that it isn't worth Chase making special rules. As it is, with unlimited PP visits / AU's and access to Chase exec line, this card is a keeper.
Jun 22, 2020, 12:57 pm
#3573
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 101
i did indeed mean August 2019
got the card in August 2018 - paid first annual fee (which posted September 2018) - in August 2019 reduced CL and the AF was refunded - sitting in a credit balance now so waiting to see what happens with 2nd year AF
I got $600 in travel credit (once in 2018 and again in early 2019 back when it was based on once in calendar year) - so if the 2nd AF does post, since the certificate has posted on my marriott account, I wonder whether I should keep it or not
IF 2nd AF does not post, then easy decision
got the card in August 2018 - paid first annual fee (which posted September 2018) - in August 2019 reduced CL and the AF was refunded - sitting in a credit balance now so waiting to see what happens with 2nd year AF
I got $600 in travel credit (once in 2018 and again in early 2019 back when it was based on once in calendar year) - so if the 2nd AF does post, since the certificate has posted on my marriott account, I wonder whether I should keep it or not
IF 2nd AF does not post, then easy decision
im going to claim by 2020 travel credit now, im in canada so typically used air canada gift cards which show as buy a tab...from the reading ive done this my last post, no data points on whether air canada gift cards still work...any new dps on that?
Jun 29, 2020, 10:53 pm
#3574
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,528
Anybody else seeing delays in RC points posting?
Jun 29, 2020, 11:19 pm
#3575
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 151
New to the card and did a search. Are folks using the card to purchase airline tickets for the trip delay insurance?
Jun 30, 2020, 2:32 am
#3576
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Discussion here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chas...y-benefit.html
Jun 30, 2020, 5:30 pm
#3577
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
2 more months then I can add a Bonvoy card just to sit on and PC
Jul 1, 2020, 8:55 am
#3578
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 120
I am trying to gauge if the card is worth it currently. I did use the infinite visa portal for tickets and last year I had Platinum Elite at Marriott that was worth it. With the discontinuation of infinite portal and downgrade to Gold elite not sure there is much value there. The $300 credit is not as easy to use as the CSR.
I think we still get the 50k points night, am I missing something? My renewal is coming up soon.
I think we still get the 50k points night, am I missing something? My renewal is coming up soon.
Jul 2, 2020, 2:26 pm
#3579
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 262
I am trying to gauge if the card is worth it currently. I did use the infinite visa portal for tickets and last year I had Platinum Elite at Marriott that was worth it. With the discontinuation of infinite portal and downgrade to Gold elite not sure there is much value there. The $300 credit is not as easy to use as the CSR.
I think we still get the 50k points night, am I missing something? My renewal is coming up soon.
I think we still get the 50k points night, am I missing something? My renewal is coming up soon.
In terms of benefits for this card, I think it is great. After the $300 credit, the annual fee is $150. That basically is the cost for the 50K night cert. In addition, I love the following benefits:
- primary car rental insurance (CDW) for both primary and AUs
- Priority Pass (with restaurants) with unlimited guests
- Free AUs
With this card, it can (and will) replace my CSR.
Jul 2, 2020, 8:45 pm
#3581
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA
Programs: OZ Diamond
Posts: 6,139
I have been eyeing this card for some time; I don't have it nor do I have any Chase Marriott cards to be able to product change to it. I have the Marriott Bonvoy from AMEX (old SPG); it is one of my oldest cards (20+ years). Based on Chase terms, it looks like I am eligible for the card but not eligible bonus. As I understand it, Chase don't approve a card unless one is eligible for the bonus.
In terms of benefits for this card, I think it is great. After the $300 credit, the annual fee is $150. That basically is the cost for the 50K night cert. In addition, I love the following benefits:
- primary car rental insurance (CDW) for both primary and AUs
- Priority Pass (with restaurants) with unlimited guests
- Free AUs
With this card, it can (and will) replace my CSR.
In terms of benefits for this card, I think it is great. After the $300 credit, the annual fee is $150. That basically is the cost for the 50K night cert. In addition, I love the following benefits:
- primary car rental insurance (CDW) for both primary and AUs
- Priority Pass (with restaurants) with unlimited guests
- Free AUs
With this card, it can (and will) replace my CSR.
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Jul 4, 2020, 12:41 pm
#3583
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,315
Jul 4, 2020, 5:35 pm
#3584
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786
I use it for paid cabin upgrades.
Jul 5, 2020, 5:38 pm
#3585
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA
Programs: OZ Diamond
Posts: 6,139
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