The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card

The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card by Chase: 6X Marriott, 3X dining, 2X everything. $450 annual fee. Rates and credits verified from issuer pages.

The The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card is Chase's premium credit card. The $450/yr annual fee includes a no current welcome bonus. Beyond the welcome bonus, here's what the card actually delivers.

Rewards

Statement credits ($1015 total/yr)

CreditValueWhat it covers
$300 Annual Travel Credit$300/yr$300 per calendar year in statement credits for airline incidentals (baggage fees, seat upgrades, lounge day passes or memberships, in-flight wifi and meals). Must call J.P. Morgan Priority Services within 4 billing cycles of the purchase.
85,000-point Annual Free Night Award$595/yrFree Night Award each account anniversary, redeemable at properties up to 85,000 points; can be topped up with up to 25,000 points. Expires 12 months after issue.
Global Entry / TSA PreCheck application fee$120/quadrennialStatement credit covering the Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee, once every four years.

What the $450/yr fee is buying

Welcome bonus value (year one): ~$0. Annual statement credits: $1015. Minus the $450 annual fee = ~$565 in year-one net value before any spending earn.

Who it's for, who should skip

Best fit: frequent travelers who can use the lounge access, statement credits, and elevated earn rates on travel and dining. Skip if: you'd let the annual statement credits expire unused or you only travel 1-2x per year.

Frequently asked questions

Is the The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card worth the $450 annual fee?

Year-one math: welcome bonus value (~$0) + annual credits ($1015) − $450 fee = ~$565 net before spending earn. Year-two onward, the credits alone need to clear $450 — they do. Worth it if you'll use the credits, skip if you'd let them expire.

What statement credits does the The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card include?

3 recurring statement credits: $300 Annual Travel Credit ($300/yr), 85,000-point Annual Free Night Award ($595/yr), Global Entry / TSA PreCheck application fee ($120). Total: $1015/yr.

Does the The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card have foreign transaction fees?

Check the card's terms — most premium travel cards waive foreign transaction fees, while no-fee and entry-tier cards usually charge 2-3%. Chase's product page has the current rate.

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