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, 3:47 pm
#121
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: L.A.
Programs: WN A-list & CP, Delta GM
Posts: 448
Thanks. I think my letter said "guests", without an indication of how many. Maybe that was when they started paying for all guests? It will be nice if it is clearly stated somewhere. The reps are mostly clueless.
Aug 9, 2016, 4:41 pm
#122
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
Aug 9, 2016, 5:25 pm
#123
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,220
Lounge Club letter says this:
You and your accompanying guests may visit participating lounges as often as you wish during your membership year. *
*[...] Access and length of stay may be restricted due to space constraints and otherwise at the sole discretion of each lounge operator
*[...] Access and length of stay may be restricted due to space constraints and otherwise at the sole discretion of each lounge operator
Aug 9, 2016, 5:59 pm
#124
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 665
I'm holding out for the 140k offer to return 
Aug 9, 2016, 7:29 pm
#125
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
Aug 9, 2016, 10:24 pm
#127
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,881
Here's a pic of welcome letter and card. Name appears on the lower left where I have edited my name out.
Aug 10, 2016, 12:01 am
#129
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Southern Cali
Programs: AA ExPlat, Marriott Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 2,025
Just got this card a little under 3 months ago. Met my spend requirement and got my 2 free night certs a few days before the new changes. Called the JP exec line yesterday and a very friendly and informative lady assisted me in seeing if I could qualify for the new bonus. She said she would forward the info to the marketing team and it would take a week or two to hear back. This morning I received another cert which I confirmed with Ritz, and the same JP exec rep called me back to to let me know the 3rd cert was sent, and I even will be getting the 10k bonus points too 
Color me impressed with JP customer service
Color me impressed with JP customer service
Aug 10, 2016, 7:57 am
#130
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: ATL
Programs: HH D, MB G, IHG P, Nat'l EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 496
Just got this card a little under 3 months ago. Met my spend requirement and got my 2 free night certs a few days before the new changes. Called the JP exec line yesterday and a very friendly and informative lady assisted me in seeing if I could qualify for the new bonus. She said she would forward the info to the marketing team and it would take a week or two to hear back. This morning I received another cert which I confirmed with Ritz, and the same JP exec rep called me back to to let me know the 3rd cert was sent, and I even will be getting the 10k bonus points too
Color me impressed with JP customer service
Color me impressed with JP customer service
Aug 10, 2016, 8:07 am
#131
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 586
I'm curious how the airfare thing pans out. You have to go through a third party site so I could easily see the third party site having higher prices and the $100 discount not really ending up as much of a discount.
Aug 10, 2016, 8:53 am
#132
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
Aug 10, 2016, 8:58 am
#133
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,881
ETA: @ mods, separate thread?
Aug 10, 2016, 10:17 am
#134
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: L.A.
Programs: WN A-list & CP, Delta GM
Posts: 448
Aug 10, 2016, 10:24 am
#135
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: L.A.
Programs: WN A-list & CP, Delta GM
Posts: 448