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)
Jun 8, 2018, 9:47 am
#1831
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,028
What happens for purchases above your CL on the Ritz?
Issue: Hitting $10k in the next month on a $1.5k CL.
With a reduced CL, this becomes a bit of an issue. With Visa Infinite cards my understanding is there technically isn't an upper CL but it's more in line with Amex's charge card policy. Can anyone provide some first-hand experience?
Issue: Hitting $10k in the next month on a $1.5k CL.
With a reduced CL, this becomes a bit of an issue. With Visa Infinite cards my understanding is there technically isn't an upper CL but it's more in line with Amex's charge card policy. Can anyone provide some first-hand experience?
Jun 8, 2018, 5:00 pm
#1832
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 301
Is there an inherent issue with cycling? I see a few threads on that subject but they provide nothing definitive. I'm not sure why the achase would care as they'll make more $$ on the transaction fees and I'd be paying off the balances.
My concern is more that the larger transactions will be declined up front. I'll find out tonight!
My concern is more that the larger transactions will be declined up front. I'll find out tonight!
Jun 8, 2018, 5:55 pm
#1833
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 706
Is there an inherent issue with cycling? I see a few threads on that subject but they provide nothing definitive. I'm not sure why the achase would care as they'll make more $$ on the transaction fees and I'd be paying off the balances.
My concern is more that the larger transactions will be declined up front. I'll find out tonight!
My concern is more that the larger transactions will be declined up front. I'll find out tonight!
Jun 8, 2018, 8:13 pm
#1834
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 350
So is it confirmed that if onw spend $10k on ritz by 7/31/18 that you get platinum in new marriott till feb 2020? I just got the card a month ago fwiw.
Jun 8, 2018, 8:21 pm
#1835
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 301
Jun 8, 2018, 9:18 pm
#1836
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 350
No one has any definite answer, but pretty sure if you got the card this year, you are already set until Feb 2020. At least according to FM's speculation: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.c...ard-right-now/
And btw is it calendar year that one must complete the spend? I have another ritz card from march 2017 so doe the 12 month reset in january or march in my case?
Last edited by CDO; Jun 8, 2018 at 9:35 pm
Jun 9, 2018, 8:10 am
#1837
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Bothell, WA
Programs: AS 75K, SPG Plat, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globablist, Mlife Gold, Caesar's Diamond
Posts: 79
Sounds like you dont even need to spend $10k if you signed up this year. I guess then it comes down to how do they tell if you've had status through multiple means. That will probably take many phone calls... lol.
And btw is it calendar year that one must complete the spend? I have another ritz card from march 2017 so doe the 12 month reset in january or march in my case?
And btw is it calendar year that one must complete the spend? I have another ritz card from march 2017 so doe the 12 month reset in january or march in my case?
Jun 9, 2018, 11:09 am
#1838
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
1. you'll be converted to Gold or Platinum
2. if the status will carry over after the anniversary year.
So, I'd get the $10k done. It is not much extra spending if this is still the new card.
Jun 9, 2018, 12:58 pm
#1839
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 350
It is not calendar year, but account year. Technically you are still a Ritz/Marriott gold member on 8/1/2018. It is not clear if
1. you'll be converted to Gold or Platinum
2. if the status will carry over after the anniversary year.
So, I'd get the $10k done. It is not much extra spending if this is still the new card.
1. you'll be converted to Gold or Platinum
2. if the status will carry over after the anniversary year.
So, I'd get the $10k done. It is not much extra spending if this is still the new card.
Jun 10, 2018, 10:28 pm
#1843
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: NGS
Programs: UA Silver, ANA MC, HH Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist, Bonvoy Plat, IHG Plat, Shangri-La GC, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,233
I just applied and was approved for the card a few days ago. According to everything Frequent Miler has written, since you automatically receive gold your first year with the Ritz card without $10,000 spend, you only need to reach the minimum $4,000 bonus spend by July 31, 2018 to lock in Platinum status until Feb. 2020. Those who have had the card for more than a year, will need to spend $10,000 by July 31, 2018 to achieve Gold and thereby lock in Platinum until Feb. 2020.
Jun 10, 2018, 11:16 pm
#1844
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
The RC spend benefit is entirely in the air. If someone opens the new RC after 8/1/2018, what happens then??
Even the FM has two totally different stories. Whom to believe? We'll have to wait.
Even the FM has two totally different stories. Whom to believe? We'll have to wait.