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)
Jul 13, 2018, 6:06 pm
#2026
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 225
It is a keeper to me, no brainer. For the spending rewards, all will be on either CSR or AmEx Plat. With the $10k spending bonus is gone, I won't put on charges other than RC stays.
For most people, the AF is $450. After the $300 travel credit, it is a $150 AF card. The annual hotel night is worth well above $150. And we get $100 airfare credit, Global Entry credit and MR Gold. For most people the new RC is better with the annual hotel night.
For the first year, RC should get MR Plat. Then we'll have to earn the MR Plat.
For most people, the AF is $450. After the $300 travel credit, it is a $150 AF card. The annual hotel night is worth well above $150. And we get $100 airfare credit, Global Entry credit and MR Gold. For most people the new RC is better with the annual hotel night.
For the first year, RC should get MR Plat. Then we'll have to earn the MR Plat.
Jul 13, 2018, 7:40 pm
#2027
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
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I have moved your post into the thread discussing this card. You may wish to begin by reading THIS post for a summary of how the card will change in August, and the read forward to see what others think about it.
Jul 13, 2018, 9:03 pm
#2028
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE, AA EXP MM, UA Gold MM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Titanium, HH Dia, IHG Plat
Posts: 4,775
Lower Credit Limits How Long Before Applying?
Should I lower my Chase limits, the other banks' limits, or both? If so, is a week before applying enough time?
Thanks......
Last edited by Explore; Jul 13, 2018 at 9:21 pm Reason: update
Jul 13, 2018, 10:26 pm
#2029
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,522
This was posted over in the Ritz Carlton forum.
Jul 13, 2018, 10:43 pm
#2030
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 702
My 6 Chase cards, including the Ink, have a current combined credit limit of $45K on annual income of $170K. Other banks' cards have probably $80K of credit. My Chase balances are extremely low while a few of the other banks' cards have high balances while I take advantage of % APR deals.
Should I lower my Chase limits, the other banks' limits, or both? If so, is a week before applying enough time?
Thanks......
Should I lower my Chase limits, the other banks' limits, or both? If so, is a week before applying enough time?
Thanks......
If you lower your limits with chase before hand like I did, be careful go still have enough credit to move around as they still wouldn’t give me any more credit in recon so I had to siphon another $10k off.
Jul 14, 2018, 11:25 am
#2031
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 299
LOL. I love how they always spin a downgrade as an upgrade. Maybe it's worth everyone calling the number they provide (and encourage you to call) to complain about this. Not a terrible new card overall, but the path to new gold (platinum elite) is closed past 2019, without hitting 50 nights, at the moment.
Jul 14, 2018, 4:29 pm
#2032
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SFO/YYZ
Programs: AC 25K, AS MVP Gold, BA Bronze, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,453
LOL. I love how they always spin a downgrade as an upgrade. Maybe it's worth everyone calling the number they provide (and encourage you to call) to complain about this. Not a terrible new card overall, but the path to new gold (platinum elite) is closed past 2019, without hitting 50 nights, at the moment.
Jul 14, 2018, 5:27 pm
#2033
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
That is only a teaser. Now they make you work really hard to stay the 35 nights. Much easier with the RC/MR/SPG stay/nights together and the unlimited $3,000 night credit. For folks who do not stay at hotel often, the 15 night credit is worth nothing.
Jul 14, 2018, 5:38 pm
#2034
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Places in Palm Beach, Las Vegas, NYC
Programs: AA, Hyatt, Starwood,Delta, Ritz,
Posts: 23
Just about to apply but...
I was about to apply for this card. It’s worht the $75k spend to get Platinum across the Starwood chain. I still have 200,000 spg points.
I was holding back Incase this was about to change. If I apply now and reach the $75k in a year do I still get global spg/RC platinum?
I was holding back Incase this was about to change. If I apply now and reach the $75k in a year do I still get global spg/RC platinum?
Jul 14, 2018, 6:45 pm
#2035
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SFO/YYZ
Programs: AC 25K, AS MVP Gold, BA Bronze, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,453
If you don't stay at hotels often why does it even matter if you have platinum status?
Jul 18, 2018, 2:15 pm
#2038
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,028
Well I hit my $10k and my statement closes the 22nd. We'll see what happens come next month.
Jul 18, 2018, 4:44 pm
#2039
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 742
I'm with you @RedSun, still a keeper if i never set foot in a marriott/ritz/spg again(ok maybe a few times a year). New Hyatt card is interesting and may solve your problem if you can handle their footprint and spend. Just ordering my last T+P packages today. As a casual marriott/spg user, I'm not happy but the free night and other benefits of this card more than make up the AF going forward.
Jul 19, 2018, 12:47 pm
#2040
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: AA, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton
Posts: 501
i had my free night lapse and its been almost 3 months -I sent a message to marriott but never heard back about extending - do i still have any luck if i call a line directly? which line is my best bet?
