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 25, 2017, 1:55 pm
#1261
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,607
If I avoid the annual fee, any chance of Chase, Visa, or benefit servicers later turning down card benefit claims like insurance, purchase protection, etc.?
On travel insurance, many aspects look comparable to Allianz's annual plans. I haven't bought yet but wondering if having this card or CSR is comprehensive enough.
On travel insurance, many aspects look comparable to Allianz's annual plans. I haven't bought yet but wondering if having this card or CSR is comprehensive enough.
Aug 25, 2017, 2:22 pm
#1262
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
By lowering the annual fee. There is a regulation which prohibits the annual fee of a card exceeding a specified percentage of the credit limit. If you request the limit to be lowered below that threshold Chase's system will automatically refund the fee.
You can search for the specifics earlier in the thread.
You can search for the specifics earlier in the thread.
Aug 25, 2017, 3:47 pm
#1264
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,607
Hopefully we can also use the travel credit for airfare reward fees and EBCI on Southwest
Aug 30, 2017, 2:44 am
#1265
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: AA, UA, BA
Posts: 70
Free Night Cert
Have anyone tried to call Ritz to extend the expiration on the free night certificate? I know Marriott would usually extend for another 6 months or a year. Thank you.
Aug 30, 2017, 6:27 am
#1266
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 123
I got 2 certs extended 9 months by telling the agent I needed to make a booking with the certs that was 1.5 months after the expiration date...it took like 10 minutes on hold while she had another dept. make the change but it got done no problem
Aug 30, 2017, 9:15 am
#1267
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Francisco & London
Programs: UA1k, Oneworld Sapphire, Hyatt Globalist, IHG DiamondAmb, Hilton Diamond, Marriott LTP,
Posts: 1,785
Is 9 months the max we can get for an extension?
Is it normal for them to allow extension requests on expired certs?
QUOTE=SoloExperiment;28754779]I got 2 certs extended 9 months by telling the agent I needed to make a booking with the certs that was 1.5 months after the expiration date...it took like 10 minutes on hold while she had another dept. make the change but it got done no problem[/QUOTE]
Is it normal for them to allow extension requests on expired certs?
QUOTE=SoloExperiment;28754779]I got 2 certs extended 9 months by telling the agent I needed to make a booking with the certs that was 1.5 months after the expiration date...it took like 10 minutes on hold while she had another dept. make the change but it got done no problem[/QUOTE]
Aug 30, 2017, 11:40 am
#1268
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
when did you make the request? like 2 weeks before your certs were to expire? or 2 months before? or ?
Aug 30, 2017, 12:55 pm
#1269
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: IND
Programs: UA WN Delta Hilton Gold
Posts: 219
I asked about the point offer today. A couple of reps couldn't see it, but they did see the 3 night offer which started on the 18th (which they couldn't on the 18th). So there may be a small delay after an offer starts until the reps can see it. Just guessing of course.
Aug 31, 2017, 6:26 am
#1272
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
I had good success in the past when the extension was linked to a specific reservation I was making at the time and the extension was made to support that specific reservation.
Aug 31, 2017, 6:49 am
#1273
Join Date: May 2002
Location: STL
Programs: DL PM/1MM, DL SkClub LT, Marr LT Plat, IHG Plat, HH Diam
Posts: 2,005
Is the match on a case by case basis or should everyone that's approved be eligible for the 3 night offer? I'd hate to apply, get approved, then only get two nights.
Aug 31, 2017, 7:54 am
#1274
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TPA/DFW/K15
Programs: AA EXP, Mar AMB, HH LT DIA
Posts: 1,653
Aug 31, 2017, 1:52 pm
#1275
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Madison, WI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 973