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)
Apr 9, 2017, 1:04 pm
#1021
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 401
Apr 12, 2017, 3:28 pm
#1022
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: AA, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton
Posts: 501
Tried to lower CL to $1500, couldn't get them to go below 1800. This was by transfering my limit from the ritz to another card.
Apr 12, 2017, 3:32 pm
#1023
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,028
Had my CL lowered to $1500 last year, redeemed 2x $300 travel credits and the annual fee has not been charged to me yet this year.
Apr 12, 2017, 6:03 pm
#1024
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 37
For a RCR card opened last month with an AU - does the AU have to make a purchase or are the 10,000 points automatic? Most of the blogs I've read say the AU has to make a purchase, but the card number is the same, so how do they know it was the AU? If not, around how long does it take for the points to post? The 3 free nights already posted. Thanks!
Apr 13, 2017, 9:52 am
#1025
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: FL
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, IC Plat Amb, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,299
For a RCR card opened last month with an AU - does the AU have to make a purchase or are the 10,000 points automatic? Most of the blogs I've read say the AU has to make a purchase, but the card number is the same, so how do they know it was the AU? If not, around how long does it take for the points to post? The 3 free nights already posted. Thanks!
Apr 13, 2017, 10:03 am
#1026
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 37
I just checked the card and the number on the back is also the same. Maybe info in the chip is different? I placed an order online using the AU's name, but it seems like there may have to be an in-store purchase.
Apr 13, 2017, 10:27 am
#1027
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Apr 16, 2017, 5:39 pm
#1029
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
the FN cert for 3 nights may be extended, but they would only be willing to extend for one of the nights but not all 3? did i interpret this right?
thanks in advance
Apr 16, 2017, 6:01 pm
#1030
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STL
Programs: AA
Posts: 167
I thought the 3 night offer was dead. Website shows 2 nights free. What am I missing here? I'm waiting for the 3 night offer to come back to sign up for this card.
Apr 16, 2017, 6:05 pm
#1031
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
the 3 FN cert lasts for 12 months after issuance, but i want to know whether anybody was successful in extending it to additional 6 months.
Apr 16, 2017, 6:08 pm
#1032
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STL
Programs: AA
Posts: 167
got it, thanks for the clarification!
Apr 20, 2017, 9:18 am
#1033
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 14
Think there is any chance that they will refund my global entry in the Netherlands? Its called Sentry and I am not sure this will show as travel..
Apr 23, 2017, 3:33 pm
#1034
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 4