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)
Dec 11, 2020, 5:32 pm
#3796
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: SJC (AA PLT 2MM - Marriott LTT - Avis Preferred)
Posts: 2,028
Finally got around to calling and applying the credit to some grocery purchases. Process couldn’t be any simpler, all of 5 minutes! 
Dec 17, 2020, 1:23 am
#3797
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: New York
Programs: Bonvoy LifetimeTitanium, UA Plat 2MM, LHW LeadersClub, IHGPlat, HiltonDiamnd, ASMVPG100K, WyndDiamnd
Posts: 1,227
Dec 17, 2020, 10:26 am
#3798
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 225
Agreed, the R-C Club access is an excellent benefit; and, while you are correct about it not being offered for Titanium members, R-C DOES offer us suite upgrades. So, the combination can be very nice. At a grandfathered $395, my card is a definite keeper. Ymmv. Cheers.
Dec 25, 2020, 2:07 am
#3799
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
Does anyone know if Chase is extending the $300 travel credit for food and dining establishments in 2021 like they did in 2020?
Dec 25, 2020, 6:41 am
#3800
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,787
Nothing has been announced. The fact that the CSR travel credit can be used on gas and groceries through June makes me think it's likely that they'll extend the qualifying categories for the Ritz credit, but they seem to be slower on the updates and messaging with this card.
Dec 25, 2020, 10:27 am
#3801
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,896
Your AF is grandfathered for as long as the card exist?
Jan 1, 2021, 8:17 pm
#3804
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,063
Nothing has been announced. The fact that the CSR travel credit can be used on gas and groceries through June makes me think it's likely that they'll extend the qualifying categories for the Ritz credit, but they seem to be slower on the updates and messaging with this card.
I know they allowed gas and groceries on the Ritz card for the 2nd half of 2020, but, Covid was already becoming a thing at the beginning of the year and getting worse with no clear path to recovery. Now that the vaccines are out, I think a lot of companies, including Chase and American Express, are hoping travel resumes during the 2nd half of 2021.
I hope I am wrong and Chase allows the Ritz credit to be used for gas and groceries, but I'm also not holding my breath.
Jan 17, 2021, 1:28 am
#3805
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
Wish they had a policy that provided feee breakfast or something like that when the lounge was closed.
Jan 17, 2021, 3:30 pm
#3806
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
I just can't think of anything RC offers for free. I've paid extra for suite upgrade, extra person or extra bed charge. This is how RC works.
Jan 22, 2021, 10:10 pm
#3808
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: NGS
Programs: UA Silver, ANA MC, HH Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist, Bonvoy Plat, IHG Plat, Shangri-La GC, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,229
I had this same offer and performed the required actions, but I feel it's all on faith that their system will catch what you did and trigger the bonus points award. Has anyone received the points bonus for this yet?
Jan 23, 2021, 12:10 pm
#3809
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 267
Do you mind sharing what type of room you had? I'd like to book a standard room and use my Club level certificates, but I hear that might not be possible at many properties. I also have the award suite upgrades, wondering if I can incorporate that with club level certs by booking a standard room.
Jan 24, 2021, 7:13 pm
#3810
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