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)
Jul 27, 2018, 5:50 pm
#2103
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
My card anniversary is Sept. Should I expect the free room at that time?
Jul 27, 2018, 6:49 pm
#2104
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: FL
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, IC Plat Amb, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,299
Jul 28, 2018, 3:17 am
#2106
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2014
Programs: Top Tier with all 3 alliances
Posts: 11,669
So, are the new perks worth it? I assume the old card keeps the $300 airline incidental credit, MR uselless gold, plus free night, for still $395?
Jul 28, 2018, 10:46 am
#2107
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Radisson Rewards Gold, Best Western Diamond Select
Posts: 1,856
Closed due to new Amex spg $450 Card
Jul 28, 2018, 10:54 am
#2108
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: FL
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, IC Plat Amb, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,299
Jul 28, 2018, 1:17 pm
#2109
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,904
He probably wants the 125k or whatever bonus is offered on Luxury.
How long does the Ritz take to receive? I was approved under the wire and was told 10+ business days because they have to check with Ritz for a rewards account. Is that true in practice?
How long does the Ritz take to receive? I was approved under the wire and was told 10+ business days because they have to check with Ritz for a rewards account. Is that true in practice?
Jul 28, 2018, 1:26 pm
#2110
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,731
In my case, an express shipment is created within 2 days of approval, and then it took another day to arrive. No idea on how long this supposed Ritz verification take.
Jul 28, 2018, 6:26 pm
#2111
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 225
Keeping mine, but wishing I could also get the Luxury SPG
I’m grandfathered in on the $395 fee. The discount Air has been helpful 3x/yr for me, the Air credit has been pretty easy to use, and the kicker (for me) is the Club Upgrades. Ymmv of course. Btw, I have SPG Personal & Biz and New Marriott cards. Will look closely at their usability as Categories evolve over time. Loss of the nights credit past the first card is pretty big as far as qualifying for next level of status for me. Cheers.
Jul 28, 2018, 7:36 pm
#2112
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
I’m grandfathered in on the $395 fee. The discount Air has been helpful 3x/yr for me, the Air credit has been pretty easy to use, and the kicker (for me) is the Club Upgrades. Ymmv of course. Btw, I have SPG Personal & Biz and New Marriott cards. Will look closely at their usability as Categories evolve over time. Loss of the nights credit past the first card is pretty big as far as qualifying for next level of status for me. Cheers.
Jul 29, 2018, 8:04 am
#2113
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Proud resident of flyover country.....
Programs: MS AMEX PLAT- Marriott Titanium-HH G- UA Silver-JPM RC . DL-AA-BA
Posts: 3,892
I wonder if it will still be possible to add additional cardholders to an existing account. I have only had my card for a few weeks and was planning to add my wife.
Jul 29, 2018, 8:20 am
#2114
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TPA/DFW/K15
Programs: AA EXP, Mar AMB, HH LT DIA
Posts: 1,653
I called Chase a few days ago to cancel my personal Marriott Rewards card (I still have the business MR card). I had an AU on the personal account. I asked the rep to add an AU to either the business MR or Ritz card. She seemed willing to do either, but I chose the business card as I already had an AU on the Ritz card (easier to track when I only have one AU per card).
FWIW, they did move all but $500 of my credit limit to my Ritz credit limit.
Jul 29, 2018, 12:44 pm
#2115
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 211
Is there any educated guess on how the complementary Tier 1-4 certs will be handled post Aug 16? Is it likely to be converted to 60k cert?