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 12, 2017, 10:33 am
#736
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,084
Called the Chase number on back of the card and the rep said that I can't extend my expiring free night certs (got the card a year ago). I'll try the Ritz reward booking line
Jan 12, 2017, 10:41 am
#737
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 186
I called on Tuesday and the rep put me on hold and called RC Rewards for me. She said the rep escalated the case and I should know something today. Whatever that means. I'm expecting that I will most certainly have to call a time or two more.
Jan 12, 2017, 10:45 am
#738
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,084
Thanks for your update. I read in one of the Marriott threads that it took a. Couple of calls to MR Member line to extend the free chase annual room coupon.
Jan 13, 2017, 8:43 am
#739
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 10
Just a datapoint. Used secure message to try and get a $90 SW gift card reimbursed. Sent "Can I please get the $90 charge from Southwest on Jan 9th reimbursed as part of my annual travel credit? Thanks!"
This is the response I received, in addition to a bunch of other language about the credit, including specific language on what it can't be applied to:
Might try again over the phone, which is how I've always done it before. If they say no, I'll probably just use it the way it's intended for a lounge membership or seat upgrade.
This is the response I received, in addition to a bunch of other language about the credit, including specific language on what it can't be applied to:
Please provide us information or documentation to show
that the $90.00 charge from Southwest dated January 09,
2017 is for one of the qualified airline incidental
charges listed above. Once we review the information
requested we will issue credit in accordance with the
terms of the benefit.
that the $90.00 charge from Southwest dated January 09,
2017 is for one of the qualified airline incidental
charges listed above. Once we review the information
requested we will issue credit in accordance with the
terms of the benefit.
Might try again over the phone, which is how I've always done it before. If they say no, I'll probably just use it the way it's intended for a lounge membership or seat upgrade.
Jan 13, 2017, 9:06 am
#740
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,785
Just a datapoint. Used secure message to try and get a $90 SW gift card reimbursed. Sent "Can I please get the $90 charge from Southwest on Jan 9th reimbursed as part of my annual travel credit? Thanks!"
This is the response I received, in addition to a bunch of other language about the credit, including specific language on what it can't be applied to:
Might try again over the phone, which is how I've always done it before. If they say no, I'll probably just use it the way it's intended for a lounge membership or seat upgrade.
This is the response I received, in addition to a bunch of other language about the credit, including specific language on what it can't be applied to:
Might try again over the phone, which is how I've always done it before. If they say no, I'll probably just use it the way it's intended for a lounge membership or seat upgrade.
Jan 13, 2017, 9:42 am
#741
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,226
I just applied because I saw that the intro offer is dropping from 3 free nights to two. I wasn't approved right away because I had too much credit extended already. When I called into recon they told me that I would have to reallocate a minimum of $10,000 from other cards...which I am am doing. I guess I'll reallocate after it's open to drop the credit line down to $1,700.
Jan 13, 2017, 8:05 pm
#742
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JRF
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,784
Just applied as well because of the 2-night scare, last received sign-up bonus at the end of 2014, not current cardholder. After submission, message was wait 30-days. Should I proactively call in at all to ask for reallocation? I suspect I've maxed out the credit Chase is willing to extend on another existing card and is well over 5/24
Jan 13, 2017, 8:40 pm
#743
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SEA
Posts: 2,556
for the newer/coming soon (2 nights only) offer.
Jan 13, 2017, 10:28 pm
#744
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JRF
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,784
Just checked my Chase online account and looks like they've already approved me! Hope it's the 3-night offer. I've saved PDFs and did screenshots from applying through the Ritz-Carlton site.
Jan 14, 2017, 9:06 am
#745
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,226
Jan 14, 2017, 1:21 pm
#747
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,872
$300 worth of AA gift card still works for the credit?
Is global entry purchase no longer eligible for the annual credit? the new language doesn't mention GE
Is global entry purchase no longer eligible for the annual credit? the new language doesn't mention GE
Jan 14, 2017, 8:54 pm
#748
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 123
Can you shift CL between co-branded cards? As in, could I move some of my CL from my ritz card over to my united card?