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)
Dec 1, 2018, 1:57 pm
#2581
Join Date: Nov 2018
Programs: United Silver, Alaska MVP, Hawaiian, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 8
I closed my RC card earlier this year before the AF kicked in, not knowing they were going to close off the card to new applicants a few months later. I was going to rethink whether it was a card that would be useful for me. Is there a way back in for former card holders past the 45 or so day mercy period where you could ask for it back? I've heard one could upgrade a current Marriott brand card to it in some cases but haven't heard if anyone actually tried this or whether there are other options out there.
Dec 2, 2018, 8:35 pm
#2582
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: SPG Plat
Posts: 459
Also interested in knowing about this
Dec 7, 2018, 11:27 am
#2584
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SFO
Posts: 642
Just got hit with the annual fee - do I have a # of days to still cancel the card and get the fee back, or once it i hits it hits?
Dec 7, 2018, 12:42 pm
#2585
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 4
You have about 60 days to cancel once it shows on your account
Dec 8, 2018, 11:35 pm
#2586
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
Anyone able to get a free night up to 50000 points? My renewal fee hit in Sept but I never got the free night even though I had the card for 3 years
Dec 9, 2018, 7:14 am
#2587
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,857
Dec 9, 2018, 1:44 pm
#2588
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Planet Earth
Programs: IHG Diamond Amb, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Gold, Hertz PC, AA Plat Pro
Posts: 149
Dec 10, 2018, 3:10 am
#2589
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
how long have you you had the Ritz Carlton card for and when did it hit on your card the AF?
Dec 11, 2018, 12:28 am
#2590
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: RIC
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Delta Plat, Bonvoy Platinum, Honors Diamond, WOH Globalist
Posts: 126
I have a family member that is only $200-300 EQDs away from qualifying for AAdvantage Gold. American's web site (where you can enter info to buy up elite status) is only asking for this amount to get Gold for next year; the EQM's have already been attained. Do you think Ritz would consider this a reimbursable expense?
Dec 11, 2018, 11:18 am
#2591
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Planet Earth
Programs: IHG Diamond Amb, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Gold, Hertz PC, AA Plat Pro
Posts: 149
Dec 11, 2018, 10:46 pm
#2592
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,084
I have a family member that is only $200-300 EQDs away from qualifying for AAdvantage Gold. American's web site (where you can enter info to buy up elite status) is only asking for this amount to get Gold for next year; the EQM's have already been attained. Do you think Ritz would consider this a reimbursable expense?
Dec 16, 2018, 1:11 pm
#2593
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,904
Has the Chase Ritz Visa ever sent a year-end gift to selected card holders? I don’t think so but I’m just curious since some premium cards do this. Thanks.
Dec 16, 2018, 7:42 pm
#2594
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: Kettle Class
Posts: 798
I plan to keep the card at least 1 more year to enjoy Marriott Platinum until year-end 2019.
Dec 17, 2018, 8:59 am
#2595
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,792