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, 2020, 1:32 am
#3631
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SJC
Programs: AAdvantage 2MM+ Lifetime PLT; BA, CO, UA, US; SPG; HHonors Gold
Posts: 757
Aug 2, 2020, 8:39 am
#3632
Moderator: Travel Buzz
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sunny San Diego
Posts: 3,099
Moderator Note: Please keep in mind that this thread is for the RItz Carlton Hotel credit card. The place to discuss Bank of America in the Credit Card forum.
Aug 2, 2020, 6:02 pm
#3633
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,737
Since American Express got rid of their return protection on their base Marriott cards I've been using my Ritz card more often for certain non-returnable purchases. The upside is that it's $500 per item up to $1,000 a year (I believe Amex was limited to $300 per purchase). The downside is that the Ritz card requires you to pay to ship. Years ago Amex stopped charging for return protection and purchase protection shipping if I remember correctly.
As far as purchase protection the Ritz card covers up to $10,000 per claim. Not sure if Amex Marriott card was, but I recall they almost never asked you to ship back an item under $300 that had a claim. Any experiences with purchase protection on the Ritz?
As far as purchase protection the Ritz card covers up to $10,000 per claim. Not sure if Amex Marriott card was, but I recall they almost never asked you to ship back an item under $300 that had a claim. Any experiences with purchase protection on the Ritz?
Last edited by Astrophsx; Aug 2, 2020 at 6:12 pm
Aug 11, 2020, 8:48 am
#3634
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: Hilton Gold, SPG Gold, CC Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 434
Since American Express got rid of their return protection on their base Marriott cards I've been using my Ritz card more often for certain non-returnable purchases. The upside is that it's $500 per item up to $1,000 a year (I believe Amex was limited to $300 per purchase). The downside is that the Ritz card requires you to pay to ship. Years ago Amex stopped charging for return protection and purchase protection shipping if I remember correctly.
As far as purchase protection the Ritz card covers up to $10,000 per claim. Not sure if Amex Marriott card was, but I recall they almost never asked you to ship back an item under $300 that had a claim. Any experiences with purchase protection on the Ritz?
As far as purchase protection the Ritz card covers up to $10,000 per claim. Not sure if Amex Marriott card was, but I recall they almost never asked you to ship back an item under $300 that had a claim. Any experiences with purchase protection on the Ritz?
Aug 11, 2020, 1:45 pm
#3635
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,737
Curious if anyone has put in claim yet for return protection. Amex was so easy to deal with. Most of the time, they did not want item back and credited within 10 days of submitting claim. My annual fee was due but I was not given any incentive offer to keep. Still contemplating what to do.
Aug 15, 2020, 12:36 am
#3636
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: MUC
Posts: 144
Looks like Resturants / Grocery Store Reimbursement Coming
Doctor of Credit is reposting (from Reddit) that our card may be getting reimbursements for grocery stores and restaurants in the coming days/weeks.
I called in June, and was told to go away, that it was only for airline incidentals. Here's looking forward to some progress
I called in June, and was told to go away, that it was only for airline incidentals. Here's looking forward to some progress
Aug 15, 2020, 12:47 am
#3637
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JRF
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,784
Doctor of Credit is reposting (from Reddit) that our card may be getting reimbursements for grocery stores and restaurants in the coming days/weeks.
I called in June, and was told to go away, that it was only for airline incidentals. Here's looking forward to some progress
I called in June, and was told to go away, that it was only for airline incidentals. Here's looking forward to some progress
Aug 16, 2020, 5:25 pm
#3638
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,065
Doctor of Credit is reposting (from Reddit) that our card may be getting reimbursements for grocery stores and restaurants in the coming days/weeks.
I called in June, and was told to go away, that it was only for airline incidentals. Here's looking forward to some progress
I called in June, and was told to go away, that it was only for airline incidentals. Here's looking forward to some progress
She also said that the new policy only happened 1-2 days ago and that the changes were now clearly posted in their internal memos/communications.
I really can't blame the first rep,since the Ritz card hasn't been publicly available for over 2 years and I too am guilty of not always being immediately aware at my own job every time new policies and procedures are implemented.
I am also ecstatic that Chase is doing this until the end of the year, since most should have no trouble spending $300 on restaurants and groceries within the nest 4 months. She did mention that bigger stores, like Walmart, will not always code a Groceries, even for grocery purchases, so my advice is to put through a small charge to see how it posts and whether it qualifies before trying a larger transaction.
I am still a little surprised, since I thought Chase may choose to exclude an already discontinued card, but hopefully others will have similar positive experiences in the coming weeks and months.
Aug 16, 2020, 9:14 pm
#3639
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 58
Hi,
I have two annual free night certificates are expiring end of August. Which number do I call to ask for extension?
Thanks.
I have two annual free night certificates are expiring end of August. Which number do I call to ask for extension?
Thanks.
Aug 16, 2020, 9:21 pm
#3640
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,321
Aug 16, 2020, 9:38 pm
#3641
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 58
Hi, it is the ones when I first opened the Chase Ritz Card in 2018 (redeem up to 60K per night). I was able to extend them last year, but forgot which number I called. These two certificates did not automatically get extended this year.
Aug 16, 2020, 9:50 pm
#3642
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
A post from 2017 mentions this number: Call ritz award booking dept. (800) 265-2270
Aug 17, 2020, 5:34 am
#3643
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,321
Ah didn't realize you were trying to get a second extension. Good luck.
Aug 17, 2020, 8:40 am
#3644
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Hilton HHonors Diamond
Posts: 1,203
Glad to hear about the $300. I too was told "nope" in June. Glad they changed their mind. I actually am traveling once this year (eek I know), and can use $60 of the credit but will have no issues using up the rest on other things.
Aug 17, 2020, 3:59 pm
#3645
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Verdi, NV, SFO & Olympic (aka Squaw )Valley.
Programs: Ikon Pass Full + AS Gold + Marriott Titanium + Hilton Gold. Recovering UA Plat. LT lounge AA+DL+UA
Posts: 3,823
It is funny: I was just about to make a post about how to use the travel credit in this climate.
Aside from this promotion, assuming it happens does anyone else have an idea? I was going to just add a year of Alaska Lounge membership.
Aside from this promotion, assuming it happens does anyone else have an idea? I was going to just add a year of Alaska Lounge membership.