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 9, 2016, 6:57 am
#106
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,220
It was easy for me. I used mine at the Edition in NY and the Ritz Battery Park. Saved me close to $1k.
Aug 9, 2016, 8:12 am
#107
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
The wifey and I used our 2 certs (RC card used to come with 2 nights instead of 3) for an upcoming Maui reservation...it was no problem making the reservation for the dates we needed.
Aug 9, 2016, 10:02 am
#108
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 81
Guys, can somebody pinpoint to the post which explains AF refund after credit limit reduction: how to do it and why do they honor it?
Does it work for the Infinite?
Does it work for the Infinite?
Aug 9, 2016, 10:10 am
#109
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,037
If Chase allows the drop to $1500 I guess it will work. Maybe they can't/won't with Infinite?
Aug 9, 2016, 10:23 am
#110
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 544
Is the method to hit the minimum spend ($5k for the new 3 night offer) immediately, pay it off, and then request the limit reduction to $1500, all before the first year's fee is due?
Aug 9, 2016, 11:43 am
#111
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,084
That's what I did. I hit min spend during first cycle during which the AF posted. I PIF and included the AF amount I didn't lower the AF until the second cycle and the AF was credited back. I just used the credit to offset second cycle spend.
Aug 9, 2016, 11:44 am
#112
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,084
We chose 1500 cutoff since $395/0.25 = $1580 and $1500 was a better round number
Aug 9, 2016, 1:05 pm
#113
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 176
Does this card charge for an AU? If so, I'm in big trouble!
Just applied for and received this card last week. Before I knew of new promotion. Called JPM and was told they would pass along message to marketing department to "see" if I could be upgraded to new promotion. No return call as of yet.
Just applied for and received this card last week. Before I knew of new promotion. Called JPM and was told they would pass along message to marketing department to "see" if I could be upgraded to new promotion. No return call as of yet.
Aug 9, 2016, 1:52 pm
#115
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: L.A.
Programs: WN A-list & CP, Delta GM
Posts: 448
Did Chase change this policy? I remember they only paid one guest at one point (a few years back). However, last year, when I received the LC card, the letter said "guests for free". I wasn't able to verify. You are saying they will pay unlimited number of guests as long as the lounge allows access.
Last edited by leonard016; Aug 9, 2016 at 2:00 pm
Aug 9, 2016, 2:20 pm
#116
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
Does this card charge for an AU? If so, I'm in big trouble!
Just applied for and received this card last week. Before I knew of new promotion. Called JPM and was told they would pass along message to marketing department to "see" if I could be upgraded to new promotion. No return call as of yet.
Just applied for and received this card last week. Before I knew of new promotion. Called JPM and was told they would pass along message to marketing department to "see" if I could be upgraded to new promotion. No return call as of yet.
Aug 9, 2016, 2:41 pm
#118
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,037
Did Chase change this policy? I remember they only paid one guest at one point (a few years back). However, last year, when I received the LC card, the letter said "guests for free". I wasn't able to verify. You are saying they will pay unlimited number of guests as long as the lounge allows access.
Aug 9, 2016, 2:57 pm
#119
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,881
New card just arrived. Visa Infinite on the back. It is metal.