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 9, 2017, 8:10 am
#1231
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 736
My wife received her PP card about three weeks after getting approved last month - she didn't call in or request it in any way.
Aug 10, 2017, 3:40 am
#1232
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 304
Ritz Carlton Question
Our annual fee on our Ritz card is coming up and we wanted to cancel. We have reservations booked using the free night vouchers in the coming month. If we cancel the card before using the vouchers, will our reservation be in jeopardy?
Thank you!
Thank you!
Aug 10, 2017, 4:16 pm
#1233
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 736
The free nights aren't attached to the credit card once you have them in your account. You can cancel the card.
Aug 15, 2017, 11:09 pm
#1235
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Charlotte NC USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat, Alaska 75k, IHG Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 863
I apologize if this has been answered somewhere and I missed it...
When is the optimal time of year to reach $75K in spend on this card so as to get the longest-lasting upgrade to Ritz/Mariott/Swd Platinum? TIA.
When is the optimal time of year to reach $75K in spend on this card so as to get the longest-lasting upgrade to Ritz/Mariott/Swd Platinum? TIA.
Aug 16, 2017, 5:49 am
#1236
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Florida
Posts: 686
It gives you Platinum for the rest of the current year, plus the following year.
Aug 16, 2017, 4:33 pm
#1237
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Charlotte NC USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat, Alaska 75k, IHG Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 863
And is the important date the actual date crossing of $75K in spend, or rather the billing statement in which $75K in annual spend is exceeded?
Either way, this time of year seems like a good time to apply for this card if that's one's goal. Just average say $15K a month in spend for the next five months, and then in January you set yourself up for 2018-19.
Aug 17, 2017, 9:57 am
#1238
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Florida
Posts: 686
Thank you sig05!
And is the important date the actual date crossing of $75K in spend, or rather the billing statement in which $75K in annual spend is exceeded?
Either way, this time of year seems like a good time to apply for this card if that's one's goal. Just average say $15K a month in spend for the next five months, and then in January you set yourself up for 2018-19.
And is the important date the actual date crossing of $75K in spend, or rather the billing statement in which $75K in annual spend is exceeded?
Either way, this time of year seems like a good time to apply for this card if that's one's goal. Just average say $15K a month in spend for the next five months, and then in January you set yourself up for 2018-19.
The 75k spend is calendar year only, so the earlier you can get it done the better. I believe it is 75k on statement close, but you should be able to search the thread for clarification of real-time spend vs. closing statement.
Aug 18, 2017, 3:32 pm
#1239
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Andover, MA, 01810
Posts: 1,972
I called several times today about the alleged offer for 3 free nights that was supposed to start today. Only one time the agent said there was such a thing, but when she connected me to the application department, over there they couldn't find it.
One of the agents said there was supposed to be a new offer starting on the 23rd for points, not nights, but he didn't say anything else. So... this info they're giving me doesn't seem to be that reliable, but I guess we'll find out in 5 days if any of it is true.
One of the agents said there was supposed to be a new offer starting on the 23rd for points, not nights, but he didn't say anything else. So... this info they're giving me doesn't seem to be that reliable, but I guess we'll find out in 5 days if any of it is true.
Aug 19, 2017, 8:08 am
#1240
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,084
Is the $75k calculated as trailing one year to date, trailing 12 statement cycles or does it go off the calendar year.
Ie if my card renewes end of Dec does that mean that unless I can hit the spend by that date I'm better off waiting until dec statement closes?
TIA
Ie if my card renewes end of Dec does that mean that unless I can hit the spend by that date I'm better off waiting until dec statement closes?
TIA
Aug 19, 2017, 8:31 am
#1241
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: UA 1K - 2.1MM, HH LT Diamond, IHG Diamond, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 766
Has anyone who didn't have the 2nd year AF charged get the statement message before their anniversary that it would be charged?
Aug 19, 2017, 8:34 am
#1242
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Charlotte NC USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat, Alaska 75k, IHG Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 863
Sorry, I said January and meant it as a little tongue-in-cheek.
The 75k spend is calendar year only, so the earlier you can get it done the better. I believe it is 75k on statement close, but you should be able to search the thread for clarification of real-time spend vs. closing statement.
The 75k spend is calendar year only, so the earlier you can get it done the better. I believe it is 75k on statement close, but you should be able to search the thread for clarification of real-time spend vs. closing statement.
N.B.: Some cards do NOT require spend during a that same year, just the benchmark crossing. So for example, for Delta Amex Reserved/Plat, the MGM bonus posts for 2017-18 if the last miles before 25/30/50/60K occour in January 2017, even if the bulk of the spend was in 2016.
Aug 19, 2017, 8:53 am
#1243
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,193
Aug 19, 2017, 9:01 am
#1244
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: UA 1K - 2.1MM, HH LT Diamond, IHG Diamond, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 766
Aug 19, 2017, 10:15 am
#1245
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 33
I called several times today about the alleged offer for 3 free nights that was supposed to start today. Only one time the agent said there was such a thing, but when she connected me to the application department, over there they couldn't find it.
One of the agents said there was supposed to be a new offer starting on the 23rd for points, not nights, but he didn't say anything else. So... this info they're giving me doesn't seem to be that reliable, but I guess we'll find out in 5 days if any of it is true.
One of the agents said there was supposed to be a new offer starting on the 23rd for points, not nights, but he didn't say anything else. So... this info they're giving me doesn't seem to be that reliable, but I guess we'll find out in 5 days if any of it is true.
Have any NEW applicants had luck with the lowering CL to avoid fee method?