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 16, 2019, 7:28 am
#3197
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,857
Right. And that is why people are telling you that your answer (below) to a question about the $300 travel credit was factually incorrect. It was not a question about the Visa Infinite program.
Aug 16, 2019, 7:47 am
#3198
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: TX, USA
Programs: Bonvoy Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG SA
Posts: 140
I just converted my Marriott Boundless into Ritz-Carlton.
Any recent experience on reimbursing the $300 travel credit? Is there a forum thread talking about this?
Thanks!
Any recent experience on reimbursing the $300 travel credit? Is there a forum thread talking about this?
Thanks!
Aug 16, 2019, 9:26 am
#3199
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 140
This is hilarious
Aug 16, 2019, 3:42 pm
#3200
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,901
RedSun, I have been credited for BA and IB fees using the $300 reimbursement benefit. The terms of the $100 discount on domestic tickets are separate from that.
Aug 16, 2019, 6:26 pm
#3201
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,953
Moderator caution
Please do not dwell on the fact that a poster conflated two airline-related benefits. Everyone makes mistakes. Move on.
Aug 21, 2019, 11:08 am
#3202
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
In case your free night certificate does not post as expected is worth while contacting Chase. I'm pretty sure they manually intervened and posted my free night certificate following my contact. (For reference, upgrade certificates posted in July, 50K certificate posted in August, and annual fee is expected to post in September).
Aug 21, 2019, 12:23 pm
#3203
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,901
In case your free night certificate does not post as expected is worth while contacting Chase. I'm pretty sure they manually intervened and posted my free night certificate following my contact. (For reference, upgrade certificates posted in July, 50K certificate posted in August, and annual fee is expected to post in September).
Aug 21, 2019, 1:01 pm
#3204
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
The upgrade certificates were always posted a month before the "true" anniversary and I expected the free night to post at the same time, based on past experience with other Chase cards. This year all the certificates had been posting a little latter than expected but still before the annual fee posts.
In the past the certificates were always posted in July, "true" anniversary date in August and fee posting in September. This had been consistent for the 5-6 years I have the card (though the certificates used to post in August for the first cycle I believe, and after that moved to July).
Aug 22, 2019, 8:23 pm
#3205
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 70
Global entry vs. tsa pre
This has been discussed a few times previously. Just wanted to save anyone else from a "duh" moment like I just had. This card only covers the $100 global entry fee, not the $85 TSA pre check fee. I don't know of another card that does it this way. Last month we decided to get our 14 y/o Tsa pre as she was on a travelling Sports team and does not have a passport and didn't want to endure the long waits for global entry Interviews. I made the mistake of using this card instead of like 8 others between my wife and I that will reimburse either. $85 mistake. No mercy from Chase. Lesson learned to research and not assume. Still a keeper card!
Aug 25, 2019, 7:30 pm
#3206
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: TX, USA
Programs: Bonvoy Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG SA
Posts: 140
Any recent DP on reimbursing travel credit via AA or SW GC?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Aug 30, 2019, 7:50 am
#3207
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 101
just a datapoint, but in early August 2019 I reduced my Ritz CL to $1,200 to use the AF trick...within two days I had my fee refunded...my next annual fee would post on September 1, so lets see if I get the 2nd year for free as well or if the first year refund has to be used to offset it
THe 50k cert already posted and Ive already double dipped on the $300 travel credit
Assuming that I do get charged $450 for the 2nd year, is there any reason to still keep this (such as maintaining plat status until next yr?) - 2nd yr cost will be $150 after next travel credit - $100 fare perk isnt useful for me as Im in Canada and dont do a lot of inter US flying
THe 50k cert already posted and Ive already double dipped on the $300 travel credit
Assuming that I do get charged $450 for the 2nd year, is there any reason to still keep this (such as maintaining plat status until next yr?) - 2nd yr cost will be $150 after next travel credit - $100 fare perk isnt useful for me as Im in Canada and dont do a lot of inter US flying
Aug 30, 2019, 9:17 am
#3209
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 101
got the card in August 2018 - paid first annual fee (which posted September 2018) - in August 2019 reduced CL and the AF was refunded - sitting in a credit balance now so waiting to see what happens with 2nd year AF
I got $600 in travel credit (once in 2018 and again in early 2019 back when it was based on once in calendar year) - so if the 2nd AF does post, since the certificate has posted on my marriott account, I wonder whether I should keep it or not
IF 2nd AF does not post, then easy decision
Aug 30, 2019, 3:03 pm
#3210
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 94
i also got an upgrade offer, and would love to have two RC cards!