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)
Nov 6, 2016, 4:55 pm
#481
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: FL
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, IC Plat Amb, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,299
Nov 7, 2016, 5:25 pm
#483
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 724
Ritz card $100 credit for TSA Pre instead of Global Entry?
Does anyone know if the Ritz credit card's $100 Global Entry fee credit will work if i pay for TSA Pre instead? (This is for my brother who doesn't want to do Global Entry, only TSA pre).
This is separate from the $300 annual travel credit which he has already used up this year.
It's the Ritz Visa Infinite version of the card if that matters.
The actual terms suggest it is Global Entry only, and not applicable to the TSA Pre fee...
Global Entry Application Fee Statement Credit *
Apply for Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program, using your Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card to pay your application fee (currently $100) and receive a $100 statement credit. If approved, you will also be eligible to receive TSA Pre ✓® privileges at no additional cost.
This is separate from the $300 annual travel credit which he has already used up this year.
It's the Ritz Visa Infinite version of the card if that matters.
The actual terms suggest it is Global Entry only, and not applicable to the TSA Pre fee...
Global Entry Application Fee Statement Credit *
Apply for Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program, using your Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card to pay your application fee (currently $100) and receive a $100 statement credit. If approved, you will also be eligible to receive TSA Pre ✓® privileges at no additional cost.
Nov 9, 2016, 5:59 am
#484
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TPA/DFW/K15
Programs: AA EXP, Mar AMB, HH LT DIA
Posts: 1,653
Nov 9, 2016, 6:39 am
#485
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Hyatt Globlist,MarriottPlat,Hilton Gold,Delta Silver,National EE,Avis President Club, Hertz PC
Posts: 200
Nov 11, 2016, 12:14 pm
#487
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 315
It still works in year one. If you reduce line to $1,500 before the AF would hit on the 1st of the month, then you won't see an AF. If you reduce after it posts but before the end of year one, it will auto refund within a week, usually sooner.
There are a few DP's of it working for year two but we haven't seen a clear pattern, so it's unwise to count on that.
There are a few DP's of it working for year two but we haven't seen a clear pattern, so it's unwise to count on that.
Nov 13, 2016, 8:28 am
#488
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TPA/DFW/K15
Programs: AA EXP, Mar AMB, HH LT DIA
Posts: 1,653
Nov 13, 2016, 12:34 pm
#489
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 376
so for the Club level upgrades, is it the same price as the discount member rate or regular member rate or is it a more expensive rate to be eligible to use the certs?
Im aware that non-refundable rates and group/corp rates dont qualify. Just wondering if I should get the RC card ahead of a RC stay that im planning.
Im aware that non-refundable rates and group/corp rates dont qualify. Just wondering if I should get the RC card ahead of a RC stay that im planning.
Nov 13, 2016, 3:10 pm
#490
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Florida
Posts: 686
so for the Club level upgrades, is it the same price as the discount member rate or regular member rate or is it a more expensive rate to be eligible to use the certs?
Im aware that non-refundable rates and group/corp rates dont qualify. Just wondering if I should get the RC card ahead of a RC stay that im planning.
Im aware that non-refundable rates and group/corp rates dont qualify. Just wondering if I should get the RC card ahead of a RC stay that im planning.
On a random search - Amelia Island Dec 1-2
MR rate - Coastal King $293
Club coastal King $499
Club upgrade rate of $293.
Nov 14, 2016, 11:48 am
#491
Join Date: May 2002
Location: NY
Programs: AA plat; SPG Gold; club 5c
Posts: 234
Don't know the exact answer but for what its worth when i applied for global entry, it showed up on my bill as US Trusted Traveler. I suspect that a TSA Pre-Check fee would have the same billing description for the same amount so i would suspect it would be automatically refunded.
Nov 14, 2016, 12:27 pm
#492
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,220
Don't know the exact answer but for what its worth when i applied for global entry, it showed up on my bill as US Trusted Traveler. I suspect that a TSA Pre-Check fee would have the same billing description for the same amount so i would suspect it would be automatically refunded.
Nov 15, 2016, 8:48 am
#493
Join Date: May 2002
Location: NY
Programs: AA plat; SPG Gold; club 5c
Posts: 234
Nov 16, 2016, 1:51 pm
#494
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: AA PLT, AS 75K, DL DM, HY Globalist, HH Diamond, MC/RZ/SW Platinum, AB/UA Silver, WN CP
Posts: 1,122
Pro tip for those considering applying: make sure your MR/RCR profile address is set to the same as your credit card application address. I use a PO Box for most of my mail but have learned that using that for CC apps either won't work at all (some companies won't allow it) or results in delays where you have to call in to prove identity. So, I gave up the fight and use my home address for all cards. The challenge with this, however, is that I was assigned a new RCR member number because of the address mismatch. Even though Chase has both of my addresses on file, the hiccup happens on the MR/RCR side. I successfully got the RCR accounts merged (original member number is thankfully retained) but there is a delay of several days getting the upgrade certificates and other info to my old account. That's not at all an issue for me as I'm not planning immediate travel. However, I wish they didn't have to send out a new CC. The good news is that my actual CC number doesn't change, though the CVV2 will.
Nov 16, 2016, 9:08 pm
#495
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 3
just as a datapoint: i have successfully gotten reimbursed for total of $600 in american airlines e-gift cards for both $75 and $100 amounts via secure message on my and my wife's accounts.