Ritz-Carlton Card earning rate

The Ritz-Carlton Card earns Marriott Bonvoy points at the following rates:

  • 6 points per $1 spent at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
  • 3 points per $1 spent on dining, car rentals, and airline purchases.
  • 2 points per $1 spent on all other purchases.

Ritz-Carlton Card points value

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Ritz-Carlton Card benefits

Here are the main benefits of the Ritz-Carlton Card:

  • Gold Elite Status: Receive automatic Gold Elite status every year.
  • Annual Elite Nights: Receive 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year.
  • Annual Free Night Award: Receive a free night award worth up to 85,000 points. This can be topped off with an additional 15,000 points from your account.
  • $300 Travel Credit: Every year, receive a $300 travel credit that can be used for baggage fees, lounge passes, seat assignments, and more.
  • Annual Elite Nights: Earn 15 elite night credits every calendar year.
  • Gold Elite Status: Receive automatic Gold Elite Status every year with the ability to earn Platinum Elite Status after spending $75K during the calendar year.
  • Ritz-Carlton Club Upgrades: Receive 3 upgrades to the Ritz-Carlton Club each year that are valid on eligible paid stays.
  • Global Entry or TSA PreCheck: Receive up to a $120 statement credit when you use your card to pay for a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee every four years.
  • Airport Lounge Access: Enjoy airport lounge access through Priority Pass as well as access to Chase Sapphire Lounges for yourself, additional cardholders, and guests.
  • Travel & Purchase Coverage: Trip Cancellation Insurance, Trap Interruption Insurance, Trip Delay Reimbursement, Lost Luggage Reimbursement, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Return Protection, Purchase Protection, and Extended Warranty Protection.

Ritz-Carlton Card points transfer

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Ritz-Carlton Card fees

Annual Fee

The Ritz-Carlton Card has an annual fee of $450.

Considering everything that this card offers, this is a superb deal. Even if you don't stay at Ritz-Carlton hotels often, this card can easily compete with the more expensive Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card.

Authorized User Fee

There is no cost to add authorized users to the Ritz-Carlton Card which is a steal since cardholders also receive Priority Pass Lounge and Chase Sapphire lounge access. If you have family or friends that travel often, adding them can be beneficial if they're sometimes travel without the primary cardholder.

Foreign Transaction Fee

The Ritz-Carlton Card has a 0% foreign transaction fee. That makes it great card for earning Marriott Bonvoy points on purchases made outside of the United States.