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)
May 24, 2017, 8:49 am
#1126
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 736
I sent a secure message asking for $15 EBCI reimbursement, and received a boiler-plate reply with the T&C listing what could be reimbursed - EBCI was not on the list, so it was denied.
My husband is the primary cardholder, so I just need to decide if $15 is worth the hassle for him to call in and ask.
My husband is the primary cardholder, so I just need to decide if $15 is worth the hassle for him to call in and ask.
May 29, 2017, 1:10 pm
#1127
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Hartford, CT
Programs: Marriott LTS
Posts: 195
Has anyone tried to get travel ctedit for the following scenario when booking norwegian air:
Take a screenshot of the lowfare option but book the lowerfare+ option which includes seat selection, checked baggage, free meals.
Submit a request for the fare difference to be reimbursed as travel credit.
I called CS and they said they were not sure. Tehnically lowfare+ is an upgrade from lowfare.
I sent a SM but they are saying they cannot do that. They keep sending me the boiler plate reply that only certain things are included but when I remind them this is an upgrade they just send me the same standard reply again.
Take a screenshot of the lowfare option but book the lowerfare+ option which includes seat selection, checked baggage, free meals.
Submit a request for the fare difference to be reimbursed as travel credit.
I called CS and they said they were not sure. Tehnically lowfare+ is an upgrade from lowfare.
I sent a SM but they are saying they cannot do that. They keep sending me the boiler plate reply that only certain things are included but when I remind them this is an upgrade they just send me the same standard reply again.
May 29, 2017, 3:40 pm
#1128
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Santa Barbara, CA, Park City, UT
Programs: AA EXP, Delta Plat, Marriott Plat,Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat
Posts: 902
Check out yesterday from the Montreal Ritz Carlton after using my wife's three free nights. What a fantastic place to use our certificates! Good location as well, not far from old section.
Booked a Superior room, whatever was allowed for free night certs. Was contacted by the hotel to double check our arrival since we were taking a connection after red eye so arriving 11 am ish. Spoke to a wonderful Veronica who informed us she was trying to get us upgraded but hotel was fully committed.
Ended up we were delayed three hrs in JFK and I got a call an hour before boarding, she'd been able to upgrade us. Junior suite, fantastic room! She was there to greet us on arrival, everyone was so wonderful and nice.
We'd never have been treated like this at other Ritz Carltons. And we are only gold as well making her efforts even more unbelievable. For comparison I stayed three nights at the San Francisco location. Paid for a club level Room the first night then used two free certs the other two. I tried to use a certicate for club level and or pay extra to stay in the room the next two nights. Was told could, at $250 per night extra, basically just for club level use. Ridiculous! I've stayed at the hotel since opening two stays on average per year as well. You'd have thought that would have been considered.....
Stay at the Ritz if in Montreal. Maison Boulud downstairs, fantastic as well!
Booked a Superior room, whatever was allowed for free night certs. Was contacted by the hotel to double check our arrival since we were taking a connection after red eye so arriving 11 am ish. Spoke to a wonderful Veronica who informed us she was trying to get us upgraded but hotel was fully committed.
Ended up we were delayed three hrs in JFK and I got a call an hour before boarding, she'd been able to upgrade us. Junior suite, fantastic room! She was there to greet us on arrival, everyone was so wonderful and nice.
We'd never have been treated like this at other Ritz Carltons. And we are only gold as well making her efforts even more unbelievable. For comparison I stayed three nights at the San Francisco location. Paid for a club level Room the first night then used two free certs the other two. I tried to use a certicate for club level and or pay extra to stay in the room the next two nights. Was told could, at $250 per night extra, basically just for club level use. Ridiculous! I've stayed at the hotel since opening two stays on average per year as well. You'd have thought that would have been considered.....
Stay at the Ritz if in Montreal. Maison Boulud downstairs, fantastic as well!
May 30, 2017, 3:31 pm
#1129
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SMF
Posts: 1,251
Has anyone tried to get travel ctedit for the following scenario when booking norwegian air:
Take a screenshot of the lowfare option but book the lowerfare+ option which includes seat selection, checked baggage, free meals.
Submit a request for the fare difference to be reimbursed as travel credit.
I called CS and they said they were not sure. Tehnically lowfare+ is an upgrade from lowfare.
I sent a SM but they are saying they cannot do that. They keep sending me the boiler plate reply that only certain things are included but when I remind them this is an upgrade they just send me the same standard reply again.
Take a screenshot of the lowfare option but book the lowerfare+ option which includes seat selection, checked baggage, free meals.
Submit a request for the fare difference to be reimbursed as travel credit.
I called CS and they said they were not sure. Tehnically lowfare+ is an upgrade from lowfare.
I sent a SM but they are saying they cannot do that. They keep sending me the boiler plate reply that only certain things are included but when I remind them this is an upgrade they just send me the same standard reply again.
May 30, 2017, 4:08 pm
#1130
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SEA
Posts: 3,955
If it's a domestic flight, just add your lap infant at the airport, or after purchase.
May 31, 2017, 10:01 am
#1131
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 714
Dh and I finally lost our gold statuses 
. Got the cards in may/june of 2015 and had it until this month.
. Got the cards in may/june of 2015 and had it until this month.
May 31, 2017, 10:17 am
#1132
Join Date: Dec 2003
Programs: AA Plat Pro, United Silver, Marriott LTT, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,120
Jun 2, 2017, 8:23 am
#1134
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STL
Programs: AA
Posts: 167
Has anyone matched into the 3 nights via secure message after signing up for the two night offer? I'm ready to apply and all the three night links are dead....
Jun 3, 2017, 11:45 am
#1138
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 655
Has anyone had luck matching the three nights $5k spend offer recently?
edit: just read the thread and looks like they're still matching. Thanks.
edit: just read the thread and looks like they're still matching. Thanks.
Jun 3, 2017, 7:31 pm
#1139
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, UA Gold, Marriott LTT, Avis President's Club
Posts: 1,539
Does this card ever offer a points bonus for sign up? I rather take the points and use them across Ritz, Marriott, and SPG based on my travel patterns.
Last edited by JHake10; Jun 3, 2017 at 8:27 pm
Jun 3, 2017, 8:32 pm
#1140
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Ever? Yes, there was a 140,000 point offer which ended a few years ago, see this thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...idated-68.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...idated-68.html