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 31, 2017, 3:03 pm
#1276
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,607
Are there any tricks to avoiding the AF on the Amex Plat ?
Thanks
Aug 31, 2017, 3:27 pm
#1277
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Aug 31, 2017, 3:32 pm
#1278
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,607
Aug 31, 2017, 3:38 pm
#1279
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
Talking about more extreme cases / benefits like this
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....-saves-275000/
Aug 31, 2017, 3:41 pm
#1280
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Sep 1, 2017, 1:33 pm
#1285
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 18
Anyone used their free nights at half moon bay? What was your experience like? I was told that they would only apply to the guest house rooms when I called, so I had to change my reservation to the guest house. It seems others didn't have that experience when booking their free nights.
Sep 2, 2017, 8:51 pm
#1286
Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: Jeff is Deaf
Posts: 541
Well I saw a prepaid rate for a ritz that was 35% cheaper then the Z34 rate. Tried to book it over the phone, not surprisingly not eligible, making the club upgrades hit and miss
Sep 4, 2017, 8:25 pm
#1287
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 158
I was charged for $450 AF after first year of 1500 CL. Can someone help with my options? What should i ask for? Im okay with letting go of the card if need be but is there a way around AF or having them lower it?
Sep 5, 2017, 3:30 pm
#1289
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 123
CARD Act only protects you with first year, your only choice now is to call for retention offer (may not want to draw attention to your account though), pay the AF, or cancel
Sep 5, 2017, 3:31 pm
#1290
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 123
Anyone used their free nights at half moon bay? What was your experience like? I was told that they would only apply to the guest house rooms when I called, so I had to change my reservation to the guest house. It seems others didn't have that experience when booking their free nights.