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)
Sep 26, 2017, 11:33 am
#1336
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 2
Quick question: I am considering cancelling this card but I have not used the free night certificates yet. Do I need to use them before I cancel or will they remain in my Marriott account? Thanks!
Sep 26, 2017, 12:45 pm
#1337
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 33
Consider downgrading to a Marriott card instead though.
Sep 26, 2017, 3:19 pm
#1338
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SJC
Programs: AAdvantage 2MM+ Lifetime PLT; BA, CO, UA, US; SPG; HHonors Gold
Posts: 757
Sep 27, 2017, 9:29 pm
#1340
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: JFK
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 325
Correction: the $350 charges I listed earlier were actually $395.
Sep 28, 2017, 12:01 pm
#1341
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 39
Club Upgrades + UR Portal
I see that flights booked through UR portal tend to be treated as cash purchases that earn points, recognize status, etc.
Can I use my RC Club upgrade certificates on a stay purchased through UR portal, and if so, how do I go about doing that?
TIA
Can I use my RC Club upgrade certificates on a stay purchased through UR portal, and if so, how do I go about doing that?
TIA
Sep 28, 2017, 5:10 pm
#1342
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,953
This is not a useful analogy. The airline and hotel industries have very different relationships with online travel agencies. Here is what the terms of the upgrade certificates say:
Valid only on member rates and non-discounted rates available weekdays and weekends on standard and premium rooms. Not valid on special corporate negotiated rates, wholesale rates, discounts or promotions (includes AAA), packages, group rates, eChannel rates, advance purchase rates and Government rates. Reservation must be paid for with valid Ritz-Carlton Rewards credit card. Account must be open and not in default to maintain your Club Level E-certificates.
Oct 2, 2017, 10:33 am
#1343
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,878
Fee posted over the wknd. No retention offer. My local CPC advisor unable to help.
Oct 2, 2017, 1:21 pm
#1344
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,311
If the later, I might just move the credit and cancel.
Oct 2, 2017, 1:57 pm
#1345
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,028
The card itself isn't bad with the $300 travel rebate. Comes out to 3 club passes and $100 flight credit for $95.
Oct 2, 2017, 9:56 pm
#1347
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 225
Hmm that means my 2nd year will probably post too. I wonder if I should just cancel and get another sign up bonus. Only thing though is that I won't be grandfathered into the lower annual fee.
The card itself isn't bad with the $300 travel rebate. Comes out to 3 club passes and $100 flight credit for $95.
The card itself isn't bad with the $300 travel rebate. Comes out to 3 club passes and $100 flight credit for $95.
Oct 3, 2017, 11:54 am
#1348
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Madison, WI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 973
Data point - even though I had the CL down to $1500, the AF posted. I have paid the AF the last couple years (due to the Marriott status benefit, plus the free night at RC after meeting spend).
However, at this point with AmEx Plat giving Gold SPG -> Gold Marriott, and I have no plans to spend $75K on it for platinum, I'll plan on canceling.
So it would appear that once you've paid the AF once, it will keep coming back regardless of your current CL on the card (at least, that's my experience).
However, at this point with AmEx Plat giving Gold SPG -> Gold Marriott, and I have no plans to spend $75K on it for platinum, I'll plan on canceling.
So it would appear that once you've paid the AF once, it will keep coming back regardless of your current CL on the card (at least, that's my experience).
Oct 3, 2017, 1:51 pm
#1349
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
Data point - even though I had the CL down to $1500, the AF posted. I have paid the AF the last couple years (due to the Marriott status benefit, plus the free night at RC after meeting spend).
However, at this point with AmEx Plat giving Gold SPG -> Gold Marriott, and I have no plans to spend $75K on it for platinum, I'll plan on canceling.
So it would appear that once you've paid the AF once, it will keep coming back regardless of your current CL on the card (at least, that's my experience).
However, at this point with AmEx Plat giving Gold SPG -> Gold Marriott, and I have no plans to spend $75K on it for platinum, I'll plan on canceling.
So it would appear that once you've paid the AF once, it will keep coming back regardless of your current CL on the card (at least, that's my experience).
Oct 3, 2017, 2:38 pm
#1350
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,084
So the third AF is the one that hits? Ie +24 months from account opening
Wouldn’t the card act only cover year one?