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 10, 2018, 1:44 pm
#2551
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: UA AS DL Hyatt SPG/Bonvoy HHonors
Posts: 2,008
I would like to use my $300 in travel credits from this card. Does anyone know if AS gift cards can be reimbursed? How about buying inexpensive AS tickets and then putting them in my Wallet? Since I'm elite on the airlines I fly, and have lifetime lounge access as well Priority Pass and Centurion Lounge I don't generally have baggage or seat upgrade or lounge charges. Need creative ways to get my $300 used. First year with this card for me.
Nov 10, 2018, 1:57 pm
#2552
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 702
I would like to use my $300 in travel credits from this card. Does anyone know if AS gift cards can be reimbursed? How about buying inexpensive AS tickets and then putting them in my Wallet? Since I'm elite on the airlines I fly, and have lifetime lounge access as well Priority Pass and Centurion Lounge I don't generally have baggage or seat upgrade or lounge charges. Need creative ways to get my $300 used. First year with this card for me.
Nov 10, 2018, 3:09 pm
#2553
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,309
I would like to use my $300 in travel credits from this card. Does anyone know if AS gift cards can be reimbursed? How about buying inexpensive AS tickets and then putting them in my Wallet? Since I'm elite on the airlines I fly, and have lifetime lounge access as well Priority Pass and Centurion Lounge I don't generally have baggage or seat upgrade or lounge charges. Need creative ways to get my $300 used. First year with this card for me.
Inflight wifi might work for you.
Nov 10, 2018, 4:21 pm
#2554
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,783
Nov 10, 2018, 4:46 pm
#2555
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...orts-only.html
Nov 10, 2018, 6:32 pm
#2556
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: USA
Programs: UA Global Services, TSA Pre✓, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,114
What are the other ways to use the airline credit? I still have $270 to go and don't really have any purchases that would qualify. Anyone have success using the credit for airline gift cards?
Nov 10, 2018, 6:40 pm
#2557
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 161
I resorted to buying economy tix on DL and upgrading to F. I don't fly enough to have status above silver and fly F as long as the cost isn't out of control, so it's a good use for me. Another poster actually suggested it to me earlier and it works fine for reimbursement on DL. Its obviously fairly subjective for value but works great for my needs.
Nov 10, 2018, 8:57 pm
#2558
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: GEG/DEN/ATL
Programs: UA 1K, TK E+, AS MVPG, SPG&Marriott Plat, HHD, Hertz PC
Posts: 407
I've been able to successfully have the taxes on my award tickets covered.
Nov 10, 2018, 9:16 pm
#2559
Join Date: May 2012
Location: HNL
Programs: AS MVPG, HA Plat
Posts: 1,268
I would like to use my $300 in travel credits from this card. Does anyone know if AS gift cards can be reimbursed? How about buying inexpensive AS tickets and then putting them in my Wallet? Since I'm elite on the airlines I fly, and have lifetime lounge access as well Priority Pass and Centurion Lounge I don't generally have baggage or seat upgrade or lounge charges. Need creative ways to get my $300 used. First year with this card for me.
Nov 11, 2018, 8:27 pm
#2560
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,783
So was checking my Marriott account tonight and saw my SPG Lux sign up bonus as posted (I applied in the 3 day window before RC cardholders were excluded). So that's good. What's odd is I got another 3 club level upgrade certs and my anniversary isn't until next month or January, I'm not sure how Chase measures it. So I now have 6 club upgrade certs and 2 60k FN certs in my account.
Did you read the wiki? Plenty of people have got airline GCs to work. I've bought Southwest GCs with mine. Read the link to the Frequent Miler post that's in the wiki.
Did you read the wiki? Plenty of people have got airline GCs to work. I've bought Southwest GCs with mine. Read the link to the Frequent Miler post that's in the wiki.
Nov 11, 2018, 9:52 pm
#2561
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: UA AS DL Hyatt SPG/Bonvoy HHonors
Posts: 2,008
You have to tell Chase what the charges are for. There are no automatic credits. Some people have had success lying to their bank about otherwise ineligible charges, like gift cards and tickets. If you would like to take the risk associated with lying (i.e., fraud), YMMV.
Inflight wifi might work for you.
Inflight wifi might work for you.
Nov 12, 2018, 6:17 am
#2562
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,309
You can always ask, sure. But I think the collective experience has been that Chase then says it needs more info about what the charge is for. You may get lucky of course.
Nov 12, 2018, 12:57 pm
#2563
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: UA AS DL Hyatt SPG/Bonvoy HHonors
Posts: 2,008
I tried purchasing a $25 AS gift certificate. It posted as "Alaska Airlines Gift Cert" so I am not particularly hopeful. But I may ask and see what the result is.
