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)
Jan 13, 2019, 11:16 am
#2686
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,294
Jan 13, 2019, 5:43 pm
#2687
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
And primary rental card insurance, and the ability of the AUs to use the Visa air discount. Plus, once in a blue moon (and/or in suburban DC), you can find a decent rate for a couple of nights at a Ritz-Carlton and eat and drink your way through the lounge. But, yeah, other than all of that, what's the point?
Be an adult.
Jan 13, 2019, 9:39 pm
#2688
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,790
I mean, if they're willing to, then why not? 
But based off the scattered and very dated retention offers for this card in the master thread I can't imagine there would be any worthwhile retention offers for a discontinued card that oddly has gotten even better in the interim. Personally I didn't see this card as a keeper, but I've changed my tune over the last few months.
But based off the scattered and very dated retention offers for this card in the master thread I can't imagine there would be any worthwhile retention offers for a discontinued card that oddly has gotten even better in the interim. Personally I didn't see this card as a keeper, but I've changed my tune over the last few months.
Jan 14, 2019, 12:50 am
#2689
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
I mean, if they're willing to, then why not? But based off the scattered and very dated retention offers for this card in the master thread I can't imagine there would be any worthwhile retention offers for a discontinued card that oddly has gotten even better in the interim. Personally I didn't see this card as a keeper, but I've changed my tune over the last few months.
But based off the scattered and very dated retention offers for this card in the master thread I can't imagine there would be any worthwhile retention offers for a discontinued card that oddly has gotten even better in the interim. Personally I didn't see this card as a keeper, but I've changed my tune over the last few months.
Jan 14, 2019, 8:25 am
#2690
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,790
Jan 14, 2019, 10:49 am
#2691
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: DL DM, UA GS
Posts: 4
Has anyone tried using the travel credit for the physical gift cards they sell in Delta Sky Clubs?
Jan 18, 2019, 9:11 am
#2692
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786
When do the 15 elite night credits post?
Jan 18, 2019, 10:07 am
#2693
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,028
Honestly, I don't think I could ever give up this card. Had to call Chase about a bunch of my other accounts and when I did, I got routed to the JP Morgan Exec line and they just handle everything.
Jan 19, 2019, 1:29 pm
#2695
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 706
thanks. after adding I sent SM and it said automatic, but I decided to call anyway and she ‘ordered’ one.
Jan 19, 2019, 1:30 pm
#2696
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 706
I called the other morning and was treated with the JP Morgan executive line.
Jan 19, 2019, 3:04 pm
#2697
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Jan 19, 2019, 7:56 pm
#2699
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: NGS
Programs: UA Silver, ANA MC, HH Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist, Bonvoy Plat, IHG Plat, Shangri-La GC, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,232
I received the card in June 2018. I'm quite happy with its benefits, but I note that the card expires in five years. But, since it's no longer available, does everyone think it will even last five years? Or might Marriott offer a luxury card replacement under its name in the interim that we have no choice but to switch over to? If they did, I would imagine that they might eliminate all the Ritz-specific benefits (in order to make it a "Marriott" card) such as the Club upgrade certificates. Any thoughts?
Jan 19, 2019, 7:59 pm
#2700
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
I received the card in June 2018. I'm quite happy with its benefits, but I note that the card expires in five years. But, since it's no longer available, does everyone think it will even last five years? Or might Marriott offer a luxury card replacement under its name in the interim that we have no choice but to switch over to? If they did, I would imagine that they might eliminate all the Ritz-specific benefits (in order to make it a "Marriott" card) such as the Club upgrade certificates. Any thoughts?
Marriott may issue a Bonvoy card to replace the Ritz Carton!
