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)
Oct 3, 2017, 2:40 pm
#1351
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,084
Data point - even though I had the CL down to $1500, the AF posted. I have paid the AF the last couple years (due to the Marriott status benefit, plus the free night at RC after meeting spend).
However, at this point with AmEx Plat giving Gold SPG -> Gold Marriott, and I have no plans to spend $75K on it for platinum, I'll plan on canceling.
So it would appear that once you've paid the AF once, it will keep coming back regardless of your current CL on the card (at least, that's my experience).
However, at this point with AmEx Plat giving Gold SPG -> Gold Marriott, and I have no plans to spend $75K on it for platinum, I'll plan on canceling.
So it would appear that once you've paid the AF once, it will keep coming back regardless of your current CL on the card (at least, that's my experience).
Net $95 cost to get the visa infinite airfare discount? I’ve only used it once per year and even at such low usage it nets my cost for the card to zero.
Not only
That but I place value on having access to chase executive line. Any card. Umber I call from my home phone gets routed to the team that picks up on first ring and takes care of things with extreme efficiency.
Oct 3, 2017, 4:58 pm
#1352
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: UA 1K - 2.1MM, HH LT Diamond, IHG Diamond, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 766
Yes, but they probably put a cushion of an extra few days past the 12 month mark to play it safe. This is likely why some have benefitted from this twice, while others may not. It may be based on the time of the month the account was opened until the 1st of the month when the fee would post.
Oct 3, 2017, 8:38 pm
#1353
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 27
Data point - even though I had the CL down to $1500, the AF posted. I have paid the AF the last couple years (due to the Marriott status benefit, plus the free night at RC after meeting spend).
However, at this point with AmEx Plat giving Gold SPG -> Gold Marriott, and I have no plans to spend $75K on it for platinum, I'll plan on canceling.
So it would appear that once you've paid the AF once, it will keep coming back regardless of your current CL on the card (at least, that's my experience).
However, at this point with AmEx Plat giving Gold SPG -> Gold Marriott, and I have no plans to spend $75K on it for platinum, I'll plan on canceling.
So it would appear that once you've paid the AF once, it will keep coming back regardless of your current CL on the card (at least, that's my experience).
Oct 3, 2017, 11:05 pm
#1354
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 225
Grandfathered again for $395 today. Cheers.
Oct 4, 2017, 7:28 am
#1355
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786
Oct 4, 2017, 7:44 am
#1356
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Madison, WI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 973
Are you grandfathered on the $395 AF?
Net $95 cost to get the visa infinite airfare discount? I’ve only used it once per year and even at such low usage it nets my cost for the card to zero.
Not only
That but I place value on having access to chase executive line. Any card. Umber I call from my home phone gets routed to the team that picks up on first ring and takes care of things with extreme efficiency.
Net $95 cost to get the visa infinite airfare discount? I’ve only used it once per year and even at such low usage it nets my cost for the card to zero.
Not only
That but I place value on having access to chase executive line. Any card. Umber I call from my home phone gets routed to the team that picks up on first ring and takes care of things with extreme efficiency.
I do agree that the Chase Executive line is nice, but it's hard to put a value on it.
Oct 4, 2017, 9:52 am
#1358
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,028
Yes, I have the $395 AF. My problem is that I just don't pay baggage fees, so I tend to find random crap (seat upgrades, buying food on the flight) to spend it on and as such don't value it at $300.
I do agree that the Chase Executive line is nice, but it's hard to put a value on it.
I do agree that the Chase Executive line is nice, but it's hard to put a value on it.
Oct 4, 2017, 12:33 pm
#1359
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,294
Oct 10, 2017, 4:25 pm
#1360
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Benicia, California, USA
Programs: AA PLT,AS,UA PP,J6,FB,EY,LH,SQ,HH Dmd,Hyatt Glbl,Marriott Plat,IHG Plat,Accor Gold
Posts: 10,820
Questions...
I've done a decent search here and can't find the answers, so I'd appreciate some help:
1. Am I correct in assuming that the $300 travel benefit can be used twice within a given year of having the card? If the card year is March 1, 2017 to Feb. 28, 2018, I could use it for $300 in 2017 and then again for $300 up through Feb. 28, 2017?
2. About the $100 air ticket discount for buying tickets for two to five people traveling together. Is it only for round-trip, or could it be an open jaw with a different destination and departure point within the same ticket? E.g., SFO-LAX/SAN-SFO?
Thanks for any help!
1. Am I correct in assuming that the $300 travel benefit can be used twice within a given year of having the card? If the card year is March 1, 2017 to Feb. 28, 2018, I could use it for $300 in 2017 and then again for $300 up through Feb. 28, 2017?
2. About the $100 air ticket discount for buying tickets for two to five people traveling together. Is it only for round-trip, or could it be an open jaw with a different destination and departure point within the same ticket? E.g., SFO-LAX/SAN-SFO?
Thanks for any help!
Oct 10, 2017, 5:07 pm
#1362
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,037
Oct 10, 2017, 5:45 pm
#1364
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Benicia, California, USA
Programs: AA PLT,AS,UA PP,J6,FB,EY,LH,SQ,HH Dmd,Hyatt Glbl,Marriott Plat,IHG Plat,Accor Gold
Posts: 10,820
Maximum statement credit accumulation for this offer is $300 per calendar year. Annual credit will be issued for the calendar year in which the transaction posts to your account. For example, if you pay baggage fees at the end of 2015, and the airline does not post the transaction until 2016, the cost of the baggage fees will be allocated towards your 2016 calendar year maximum of $300.
Oct 10, 2017, 6:02 pm
#1365
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,037