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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)
#2296
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
Is the limit on point transfers still 100,000? And can I transfer to anyone? I want to transfer to my friend since i am staying with her but she has higher status so we can get more perks
#2297
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
You gained a status on year X, your status is good through year X+2 until January/February/March of year X+2.
I've asked for clarification from Chase - but it would take couple of rounds of back and forth until they actually understand the question.
#2298
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 10
#2299
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
i have the same question too...hit 10k spending before the merge and twittered marriott rewards asking when my platinum elite status expires. guess what? i was told my elite status will expire 1/31/2019...that doesn't sound reasonable at all! and my interpretation to good through 2019 should be the entire year of 2019!
I would agree that those who spent the $10,000 should be given the status until the end of 2019.
#2301
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 211
I just crossed the $4000 minimum spending on Aug 19. Statement closed on Aug 26. Just saw the points posted to Marriott account, but not the 2FN.
Anyone who had similar experience?
Anyone who had similar experience?
#2302
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,028
I sent in an email to reward program support. I don't think I'll hear anything back for quite a while with the whole transition going on but I'll update when I get something.
#2303
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SJC
Programs: AAdvantage 2MM+ Lifetime PLT; BA, CO, UA, US; SPG; HHonors Gold
Posts: 757
Suggestions for good ways to use the Club level upgrades? I got the card for the free nights and don't normally stay at ritzy hotels
Best uses for the Platinum Elite status?
Best uses for the Platinum Elite status?
#2304
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 130
Has anyone used their JP Morgan concierge recently? I sent them an email, received an automated response and then no follow up. Haven't used them in over 6 months so curious if this program was discontinued or ???
#2305
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
Not recently - last time i used them was last year to find a rental Ferrari for me in Austria.
#2306
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
Platinum at Ritz doesn't go very far, although apparently things have changed for the positive somewhat.
#2307
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 267
How does it work in the second year? If the CL stays low, why would the AF be charged? Does the CL get automatically bumped up after a while, they charge the AF, and then you have to call in to reduce it again? Sorry, I'm in my first year : )
#2308
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,956
#2309
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 299
DP: Anniversary is coming up-- received notification in mail. 50k cert deposited in my account. AF is not hit yet.
#2310
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: Hilton Gold, SPG Gold, CC Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 433
Any recent datapoints of gift cards working in small denominations. I was thinking $25 or $50 to pass off as baggage fees on Delta, Air Canada or JetBlue. I heard Delta is still coded as Delta GC. Just checking. Thanks