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)
Feb 22, 2017, 9:52 am
#887
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Francisco & London
Programs: UA1k, Oneworld Sapphire, Hyatt Globalist, IHG DiamondAmb, Hilton Diamond, Marriott LTP,
Posts: 1,785
Is the 3 nights free offer at RC still available?
Feb 22, 2017, 9:55 am
#888
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Francisco & London
Programs: UA1k, Oneworld Sapphire, Hyatt Globalist, IHG DiamondAmb, Hilton Diamond, Marriott LTP,
Posts: 1,785
Is the 3 nights free offer at RC still available?
The link shows Nov 2016
I understand this card does not come under 5/24, does the same apply for the Marriott Byusiness Card?
I am considering applying for both but am way over 5/24.....
If these are exempt should i use two differrent browsers and apply at same time?
The link shows Nov 2016
I understand this card does not come under 5/24, does the same apply for the Marriott Byusiness Card?
I am considering applying for both but am way over 5/24.....
If these are exempt should i use two differrent browsers and apply at same time?
Feb 22, 2017, 10:24 am
#889
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 665
No call yet, patience I do not have.
Feb 22, 2017, 10:43 am
#890
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 252
Is the 3 nights free offer at RC still available?
The link shows Nov 2016
I understand this card does not come under 5/24, does the same apply for the Marriott Byusiness Card?
I am considering applying for both but am way over 5/24.....
If these are exempt should i use two differrent browsers and apply at same time?
The link shows Nov 2016
I understand this card does not come under 5/24, does the same apply for the Marriott Byusiness Card?
I am considering applying for both but am way over 5/24.....
If these are exempt should i use two differrent browsers and apply at same time?
Yes 3 nights still available.
I believe Marriott Biz is not subject to 5/24 but someone else will need to verify that.
Feb 22, 2017, 11:25 am
#891
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 252
Anyone know with certainty whether the $300 that is spent on airfare and later reimbursed counts towards the $5k min spend?
Feb 22, 2017, 12:02 pm
#892
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 665
I said okay.
I was put on hold and then they came back and told me it is still pending, and I will receive a letter in one to two weeks. It sounds like I was approved, but this is different than what happened to you.
Feb 22, 2017, 12:46 pm
#893
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 252
Got the call. They wanted toe verify info and also asked to move 10k from another Chase card.
I said okay.
I was put on hold and then they came back and told me it is still pending, and I will receive a letter in one to two weeks. It sounds like I was approved, but this is different than what happened to you.
I said okay.
I was put on hold and then they came back and told me it is still pending, and I will receive a letter in one to two weeks. It sounds like I was approved, but this is different than what happened to you.
Yes slightly. Just check your Chase online account and see if the card is in there. Just check periodically. If you don't see it in there within the next few days, probably rejection.
Feb 22, 2017, 2:30 pm
#896
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 128
Good Deal?
I used my 3 free night certificates to book a deluxe room at the RC Kapalua in Maui in late April. Called the hotel about upgrading to an Ocean View Club Room. They said that I would do it for $400 per night or 40,000 points per night. I know it ultimately depends whether it's worth it to me to upgrade at this price, but I wanted to get others thoughts on whether this is worth doing.
Feb 22, 2017, 2:31 pm
#897
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 252
I used my 3 free night certificates to book a deluxe room at the RC Kapalua in Maui in late April. Called the hotel about upgrading to an Ocean View Club Room. They said that I would do it for $400 per night or 40,000 points per night. I know it ultimately depends whether it's worth it to me to upgrade at this price, but I wanted to get others thoughts on whether this is worth doing.
Sounds like a god awful deal to me
Feb 22, 2017, 2:50 pm
#898
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 225
Perhaps...
I used my 3 free night certificates to book a deluxe room at the RC Kapalua in Maui in late April. Called the hotel about upgrading to an Ocean View Club Room. They said that I would do it for $400 per night or 40,000 points per night. I know it ultimately depends whether it's worth it to me to upgrade at this price, but I wanted to get others thoughts on whether this is worth doing.
Feb 22, 2017, 2:54 pm
#899
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Madison, WI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 973
I used my 3 free night certificates to book a deluxe room at the RC Kapalua in Maui in late April. Called the hotel about upgrading to an Ocean View Club Room. They said that I would do it for $400 per night or 40,000 points per night. I know it ultimately depends whether it's worth it to me to upgrade at this price, but I wanted to get others thoughts on whether this is worth doing.
But congratulations on a great use of the certificates! Looks like the RC Kapalua is going for $700/nt, so that's a $2100 signup bonus.
But I'd rather spend the $1200 ($400x3) on getting back to Hawaii again or something like that
Feb 22, 2017, 2:54 pm
#900
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 665
Where's the best place to use the 3 free nights then?