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)
Nov 4, 2018, 1:17 am
#2521
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: Starwood/Hyatt/IHG-PLAT/Hilton-DIA
Posts: 468
Platinum premiere at $75k annual
I hit the $10k spend before the deadline for merger so currently have platinum-regular through 2020 since I was already gold
does that mean if I hit the $75k I will get platinum premiere?
might be worth it to MS if so, since i really need United silver and don’t have any other way
does that mean if I hit the $75k I will get platinum premiere?
might be worth it to MS if so, since i really need United silver and don’t have any other way
Nov 4, 2018, 1:19 am
#2522
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: Starwood/Hyatt/IHG-PLAT/Hilton-DIA
Posts: 468
is this something I can send a message to Amex customer support to Apply ? Or do I need to talk to starrinrot ?
Nov 4, 2018, 7:24 am
#2524
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,084
Instead of Plastiq 2.5% you can overpay your federal taxes. I used pay1040 last year 1.87% to MS on Amex BBP 2x
Nov 4, 2018, 7:29 am
#2526
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
I hit the $10k spend before the deadline for merger so currently have platinum-regular through 2020 since I was already gold
does that mean if I hit the $75k I will get platinum premiere?
might be worth it to MS if so, since i really need United silver and don’t have any other way
does that mean if I hit the $75k I will get platinum premiere?
might be worth it to MS if so, since i really need United silver and don’t have any other way
The $75,000 spending gets you to Plat Elite only. No spending to get to Plat Premiere.
Nov 4, 2018, 7:36 am
#2527
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
Plastiq sometimes has promotions to get the fee lowered. But the proms are mostly on Mastercard, not Chase Visa.
Plastiq can be good if you need to spend to get the bonus, or chase certain elite levels.
Nov 4, 2018, 8:15 am
#2528
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
Any update on the length of the Marriott Platinum Elite status from the original RC Gold? I'm the original Gold member from the $10,000 spending. Platinum Elite to early 2019 or to early 2020?
Nov 5, 2018, 11:39 am
#2531
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 66
My card details got skimmed somewhere on a recent trip - chase sent me a replacement ritz card. It's so light now; I will admit that the absurdly heavy card was a bit of fun.
Nov 5, 2018, 1:02 pm
#2532
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
I'm not sure what sectors of the member this refers to. I get AmEx Plat/SPG gold and RC/$10k spending Gold, but not real Marriott Gold. At least I get one year to accumulate the nights and spendings.
Nov 8, 2018, 9:59 am
#2533
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 1
Could not find any link on marriott website to address the above status issue. Anyone can provide the link?
Nov 8, 2018, 10:14 am
#2534
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 48
Curious to see about this Platinum Elite Status too. I have been SPG Gold for $30k/year spending for years but did get the Ritz Card last year (and recently closed it) and just had a chance to stay at a Westin and enjoy the Platinum Elite status for the first time. I have to say the upgrades and the desk personnel were super nice. I would love to keep the Plat Elite Status as long as possible (as I'm sure most of us). I wish I had more time to enjoy it.
Nov 8, 2018, 10:14 am
#2535
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 706
Is there a place of DP's for travel credit usage?