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 23, 2018, 9:05 am
#2253
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 161
I hit my 4K spend literally on merger day. How long do you think those free night certs are going to take to post...........
Aug 23, 2018, 3:20 pm
#2255
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 10
elite nights
Does anyone see the elite qualifying night show up on their account yet? I don't. Aren't we supposed to get 15 nights with the card?
Aug 23, 2018, 4:19 pm
#2256
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: FL
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, IC Plat Amb, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,299
Aug 23, 2018, 4:49 pm
#2257
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
Aug 23, 2018, 5:47 pm
#2259
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 131
are there DP of getting the fee charged the 3rd year even with a CL of 1500? I got the fee waived the first two year, and next year will be my third year
Aug 23, 2018, 11:38 pm
#2260
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,790
Aug 24, 2018, 12:00 am
#2261
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 33
Does the annual waiver trick work with any Amex cards (Delta Reserve or Hilton Aspire?
Aug 24, 2018, 11:54 am
#2262
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
In reality it does not provide any more value than the Ritz (actually less value), measly sign on bonus, and a certificate with dubious value (have to wait and see how the on-peak/off-peak will be implemented - but my guess is that it would not be any better than actually 35,000 points redemption in many cases).
As I said before, the benefits of the Ritz card means it is much better than the Amex option.
Aug 24, 2018, 12:07 pm
#2263
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 161
I was thinking about it but outright applying does not make any sense for me, If I had a worthwhile upgrade option (and not the measly 15K I would have considered it).
In reality it does not provide any more value than the Ritz (actually less value), measly sign on bonus, and a certificate with dubious value (have to wait and see how the on-peak/off-peak will be implemented - but my guess is that it would not be any better than actually 35,000 points redemption in many cases).
As I said before, the benefits of the Ritz card means it is much better than the Amex option.
In reality it does not provide any more value than the Ritz (actually less value), measly sign on bonus, and a certificate with dubious value (have to wait and see how the on-peak/off-peak will be implemented - but my guess is that it would not be any better than actually 35,000 points redemption in many cases).
As I said before, the benefits of the Ritz card means it is much better than the Amex option.
Aug 24, 2018, 12:41 pm
#2265
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
I think the long term feasibility of keeping the card is barely breaking even but for the 100k points I'll take it for a year or maybe two with the $300 credit. I wish the travel credit on the Ritz covered domestic first, then it wouldn't even be a comparison for my spending needs.