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)
Dec 27, 2016, 12:55 pm
#616
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 35
Interesting. I will try this as I have a vacation coming on July. Do you mind saying which RC you're going ? I plan to use my certificates in Orlando RC.
Dec 27, 2016, 2:11 pm
#617
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 19
So I need some tips on what to spend the travel credit on. I have an upcoming flight on Sunday BUT I purchased one of the two seats with an AMEX Delta companion ticket so, it has made the whole itinerary non-upgradable. The only thing I can think of is buying mileage booster (would that even work?) which is $0.02 / skymile or something like the internet day pass, which I don't really need.
Any other last minute ideas I should try? I thought about a United MPX purchase to try via SM, any luck? Thanks!
Any other last minute ideas I should try? I thought about a United MPX purchase to try via SM, any luck? Thanks!
Dec 27, 2016, 5:00 pm
#619
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 76
Wow, did not think of that. Definitely will try, though not so sure how lucky I'll get with the hotel being the Ritz Kyoto or Ritz Tokyo...
Dec 27, 2016, 8:33 pm
#620
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 139
I'm thinking of applying for the card, but have a quick question in regard to the gold status offered the first year: Is that simply comped, or does it show up as 50 nights in my account? The 50 nights would be helpful in working toward higher levels.
Thanks for the help
Thanks for the help
Dec 27, 2016, 8:40 pm
#621
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,216
Just comped. You don't get the nights.
Dec 27, 2016, 10:06 pm
#622
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: AA PLT, AS 75K, DL DM, HY Globalist, HH Diamond, MC/RZ/SW Platinum, AB/UA Silver, WN CP
Posts: 1,122
So I need some tips on what to spend the travel credit on. I have an upcoming flight on Sunday BUT I purchased one of the two seats with an AMEX Delta companion ticket so, it has made the whole itinerary non-upgradable. The only thing I can think of is buying mileage booster (would that even work?) which is $0.02 / skymile or something like the internet day pass, which I don't really need.
Any other last minute ideas I should try? I thought about a United MPX purchase to try via SM, any luck? Thanks!
Any other last minute ideas I should try? I thought about a United MPX purchase to try via SM, any luck? Thanks!
Dec 28, 2016, 6:32 pm
#623
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 35
Certificates
Does anybody knows if the 3 free nights certificates has to be booked AND used by the expiration date, or just book and stay past the expiration date?
Dec 28, 2016, 6:44 pm
#625
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: AA PLT, AS 75K, DL DM, HY Globalist, HH Diamond, MC/RZ/SW Platinum, AB/UA Silver, WN CP
Posts: 1,122
Dec 28, 2016, 7:41 pm
#627
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: AA PLT, AS 75K, DL DM, HY Globalist, HH Diamond, MC/RZ/SW Platinum, AB/UA Silver, WN CP
Posts: 1,122
Dec 29, 2016, 9:00 am
#630
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, DL Plat, UA Silver
Posts: 4,043
Where do you guys sell the GC online? Just curious what value you're getting back.
I haven't flown AA for many years and if I do it'd be on miles on intl j/f.
I haven't flown AA for many years and if I do it'd be on miles on intl j/f.