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 8, 2016, 6:56 pm
#91
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Florida
Posts: 686
You have to pay with the Ritz card to use the club upgrades.
Aug 8, 2016, 7:06 pm
#92
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MIA LAX GIG, AA CK
Posts: 211
Found this today on Business Wire
Cardmembers Receive Access to Even More Extraordinary Experiences With Enhancements to The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card.
First Top 5 U.S. Credit Card Issuer to Offer a Visa Infinite Card
http://www.businesswire.com/news/hom...s-Ritz-Carlton
Cardmembers Receive Access to Even More Extraordinary Experiences With Enhancements to The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card.
First Top 5 U.S. Credit Card Issuer to Offer a Visa Infinite Card
http://www.businesswire.com/news/hom...s-Ritz-Carlton
Aug 8, 2016, 7:23 pm
#93
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
Aug 8, 2016, 8:11 pm
#96
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 112
I hope they don't switch to a laminated card like the Sapphire and keep the full titanium.
Aug 8, 2016, 8:31 pm
#97
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
My initial reaction to this is that I would be worried that the card benefits won't be extended to the additional card member. If they are extended, this would make this card an even better value that it seems to be turning into.
Me too. Everyone has something to say about the current card....it's pretty funny all the comments people come up with, but does get old at times.
Question for current cardholders: Has anyone received any notification of the new Infinite version of the card and the migration plan? It seems odd to me that there hasn't been yet (for me).
Question for current cardholders: Has anyone received any notification of the new Infinite version of the card and the migration plan? It seems odd to me that there hasn't been yet (for me).
Aug 8, 2016, 8:53 pm
#98
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,037
Since I had played at being upset I couldn't let on that I knew I could already book flights at $100 off. (I tested that yesterday, too.)
Aug 8, 2016, 9:01 pm
#99
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
I called yesterday with faux outrage that the new cardholders got Priority Pass while existing customers only have Lounge Club. I was told I'd eventually get a letter in the mail explaining the changes and that he could not upgrade me yet.
Since I had played at being upset I couldn't let on that I knew I could already book flights at $100 off. (I tested that yesterday, too.)
Since I had played at being upset I couldn't let on that I knew I could already book flights at $100 off. (I tested that yesterday, too.)
I think I should cancel the additional cardmember I have on the Signature version of the card NOW since Chase seems to be allowing current cardholders the extras the new Infinite version provides (e.g., current cardholders being told they will get one free night since the new offer has 3 nights free and the old one only gave 2 nights free (which I am using at the Ritz Maui in 26 days!)). What do you think?
Aug 8, 2016, 9:17 pm
#100
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,037
LOL!
I think I should cancel the additional cardmember I have on the Signature version of the card NOW since Chase seems to be allowing current cardholders the extras the new Infinite version provides (e.g., current cardholders being told they will get one free night since the new offer has 3 nights free and the old one only gave 2 nights free (which I am using at the Ritz Maui in 26 days!)). What do you think?
I think I should cancel the additional cardmember I have on the Signature version of the card NOW since Chase seems to be allowing current cardholders the extras the new Infinite version provides (e.g., current cardholders being told they will get one free night since the new offer has 3 nights free and the old one only gave 2 nights free (which I am using at the Ritz Maui in 26 days!)). What do you think?
My AU's all have their own Lounge Club cards. One of them needed it to travel without me once and I just ordered it for everyone.
Aug 8, 2016, 9:30 pm
#101
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,220
My initial reaction to this is that I would be worried that the card benefits won't be extended to the additional card member. If they are extended, this would make this card an even better value that it seems to be turning into.
Me too. Everyone has something to say about the current card....it's pretty funny all the comments people come up with, but does get old at times.
Question for current cardholders: Has anyone received any notification of the new Infinite version of the card and the migration plan? It seems odd to me that there hasn't been yet (for me).
Me too. Everyone has something to say about the current card....it's pretty funny all the comments people come up with, but does get old at times.
Question for current cardholders: Has anyone received any notification of the new Infinite version of the card and the migration plan? It seems odd to me that there hasn't been yet (for me).
As an aside, I got my renewed lounge club card last week. Poor timing it seems!
Aug 8, 2016, 9:36 pm
#102
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
Are you talking about the 10,000 points for an AU? If you are relatively new then ask them to match you. If you've been around awhile it's probably hopeless.
My AU's all have their own Lounge Club cards. One of them needed it to travel without me once and I just ordered it for everyone.
My AU's all have their own Lounge Club cards. One of them needed it to travel without me once and I just ordered it for everyone.
Aug 9, 2016, 5:28 am
#104
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
As one have to call in to book those rates, and it is so easy to distinguish between a MC and a Visa, I would be very surprised if they let you book it with a prestige card. But, as humans are involved, everything is possible.
Aug 9, 2016, 6:54 am
#105
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 544
How long does one have to use the 3 nights? Are they significantly capacity controlled, or pretty easy to use? I'm guessing people try to shoot for Tier 4? Are there any particularly obvious values? Thanks!