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)
Sep 15, 2016, 8:52 am
#346
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,220
Quick question I don't seem to find the answer to on searching. Charges for myself say to upgrade to first class(already done many times with my card) are refundable if my wife got the card and I used hers for this charge, correct? I don't think I've tried this at this point with mine for any charges other than for me. Doesn't seem they look at these specifics but.......
Really thinking of the card for my wife as well, higher annual but with three free nights, the additional airline credit, way more than pays for itself it seems, especially at this point with $600 in airline credits available before next annual. Planning to go to Maui, could use at Kapalua location potentially...or other locations in LA.
Really thinking of the card for my wife as well, higher annual but with three free nights, the additional airline credit, way more than pays for itself it seems, especially at this point with $600 in airline credits available before next annual. Planning to go to Maui, could use at Kapalua location potentially...or other locations in LA.
Sep 16, 2016, 1:42 am
#347
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 33
so I am thinking about applying for this card, and using the 3 free nights at the ritz in new orleans for mardi gras. Are there blackout dates for the certificates or can i use them anytime and anywhere as long as its a category 1-4?
Sep 16, 2016, 9:29 am
#348
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Madison, WI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 973
Sample search on Marriott for Sunday 2/26 - Wednesday 3/1 shows that it's available.
Sep 16, 2016, 10:32 am
#349
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Santa Barbara, CA, Park City, UT
Programs: AA EXP, Delta Plat, Marriott Plat,Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat
Posts: 902
I've noticed also some hotels make it easier than others. For example Marina Del Rey Ritz had the basic room available but you could pay to get a better room. And it didn't seem unreasonable to do so. San Fran, you got two options, low floor Superior or high floor Deluxe(smaller). Pretty difficult to use overall I've found at popular properties, Laguna Niguel was impossible.....Plan well in advance.
Sep 16, 2016, 11:43 am
#350
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 33
thanks for the help. I just went ahead and booked a flight package from expedia. It was insanely cheap, so it was a deal I couldnt refuse. Thanks for looking that up for me though.
Sep 16, 2016, 2:56 pm
#351
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: ORD
Programs: status free since 2017
Posts: 2,188
It seems some folks have had luck in getting award booking fee and taxes getting refunded. If I end up canceling the award tix, will that be clawed back by Chase?
Also, I haven't seen any recent reports of successful AA e-GCs. Have they started getting Level 3 data on purchases?
Also, I haven't seen any recent reports of successful AA e-GCs. Have they started getting Level 3 data on purchases?
Sep 16, 2016, 4:46 pm
#352
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 530
AFAIK, ALL RC VS cards, no matter their current credit limit, will chronologically be upgraded to VI.
Sep 17, 2016, 11:59 am
#353
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: IHG, RC, HH, AA, QF, UA, Aeroplan
Posts: 2,690
i haven't read downstream, but wondering if there are any recent travel rebate data points since the Infinite refresh?
has it become anymore liberal, like the CSR Infinite product?
has it become anymore liberal, like the CSR Infinite product?
Last edited by Tim O'Brien; Sep 17, 2016 at 3:01 pm
Sep 18, 2016, 7:38 am
#354
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2014
Programs: Top Tier with all 3 alliances
Posts: 11,669
If you use the travel discount, does it affect your complimentary or certificate upgrades with the airline, and specifically AA? Can anyone confirm?
Sep 18, 2016, 9:32 am
#355
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,220
I've booked tickets through the ultimate rewards portal and still gotten the miles and upgrade. As well as AmEx travel. So I don't think it will be a problem.
Sep 18, 2016, 9:38 am
#356
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2014
Programs: Top Tier with all 3 alliances
Posts: 11,669
Sep 19, 2016, 12:10 pm
#357
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: JFK
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 325
Right, but if I just wait for the background process to run its course, I might not get the VI signup bonus (3 free nights instead of 2). I have to convince the marketing department to credit me before the promotion runs out.
Sep 19, 2016, 1:54 pm
#358
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 530
1 SM and you get your 3 night + 10k points offer matched.
Sep 19, 2016, 4:23 pm
#359
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 7
you can get matched even if you are still VS. I SM and got matched, and already made the reservation using three certificates
Sep 19, 2016, 5:25 pm
#360
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 530
I've VS with an AU. I requested lounge card (I made sure not to mention PP) for my AU and I was send PP Select for AU. So yeah, even if they can't upgrade you to VI yet, they will match the offer and will also give you and your AU PPs.