As far as attempting to have them expedite the card, that's gonna be a long shot. I tried to do the same and was basically told the same answer u got. But here's the thing, I already had a Marriott Rewards number I provided and as I learned, if you don't have one or never supplied it on the application it could take a lil longer before u receive ya card since they have to first generate and enroll u in the Rewards program. But just to give u an idea, I applied late night on May 18th, got approved after verification on May 20th and received the card via UPS on May 25th (but again I was already enrolled in the Rewards program so technically didn't have to go through the business partner review). And oh boy are u gonna get comments, that's a given! I was just on an international flight and the flight attendant who took my Ritz for a purchase couldn't help but comment on the aesthetics. I've yet to present this card somewhere and don't get some sorta side comments lol. Just be ready for it, it's coming haha. Enjoy! 
Congrats! Happy unboxing :]
here's my limeline...
day 5 - certs and Gold status showed up on Marriott
day 6 - card arrived preactivated (AU in same box)
day 6 - ordered plastic cards
day 9 - black and chrome plastic cards arrived (nicest plastic cards I have) All 4 cards swipe
day 14 - lounge club pass arrived
day 18 - 2nd set of metal cards arrived (common when plastics are ordered) all 6 cards swipe
day 19 - AF posted
I was instaproved 3 1/2 months ago and I use the card pretty heavily just because its so fun to swipe, lol. All 4 of my Chase cards were instaproved. Lucky me :]
Still in business partner review, but I offered them my marriott number, and they said it wouldn't matter, but once the review has completed, the card would be expedited to me, so hopefully sometime this week!!!! I did notice that I do have both a Marriott account and a Ritz account and they both have the same number. Should I inquire about that or let it be? I'm not sure why in my Ritz account it just says I'm a member, and not a Gold Member. I thought I was suppose to be Gold, but it's ok anyways.
@pip3man wrote:As far as attempting to have them expedite the card, that's gonna be a long shot. I tried to do the same and was basically told the same answer u got. But here's the thing, I already had a Marriott Rewards number I provided and as I learned, if you don't have one or never supplied it on the application it could take a lil longer before u receive ya card since they have to first generate and enroll u in the Rewards program. But just to give u an idea, I applied late night on May 18th, got approved after verification on May 20th and received the card via UPS on May 25th (but again I was already enrolled in the Rewards program so technically didn't have to go through the business partner review). And oh boy are u gonna get comments, that's a given! I was just on an international flight and the flight attendant who took my Ritz for a purchase couldn't help but comment on the aesthetics. I've yet to present this card somewhere and don't get some sorta side comments lol. Just be ready for it, it's coming haha. Enjoy!
Can't wait for my first swipe lol
@waynes1982 wrote:Still in business partner review, but I offered them my marriott number, and they said it wouldn't matter, but once the review has completed, the card would be expedited to me, so hopefully sometime this week!!!! I did notice that I do have both a Marriott account and a Ritz account and they both have the same number. Should I inquire about that or let it be? I'm not sure why in my Ritz account it just says I'm a member, and not a Gold Member. I thought I was suppose to be Gold, but it's ok anyways.
@pip3man wrote:As far as attempting to have them expedite the card, that's gonna be a long shot. I tried to do the same and was basically told the same answer u got. But here's the thing, I already had a Marriott Rewards number I provided and as I learned, if you don't have one or never supplied it on the application it could take a lil longer before u receive ya card since they have to first generate and enroll u in the Rewards program. But just to give u an idea, I applied late night on May 18th, got approved after verification on May 20th and received the card via UPS on May 25th (but again I was already enrolled in the Rewards program so technically didn't have to go through the business partner review). And oh boy are u gonna get comments, that's a given! I was just on an international flight and the flight attendant who took my Ritz for a purchase couldn't help but comment on the aesthetics. I've yet to present this card somewhere and don't get some sorta side comments lol. Just be ready for it, it's coming haha. Enjoy!
Yeah your Marriott Rewards number would be the same as the Ritz but u cant belong to both Elite Rewards program at the same time. So ur either choose loyalty to Ritz and vice versa depending on which one serves u better. But the good news is your Gold status would always be recognized regardless of staying at a Marriott or Ritz. Just make sure u provide your Rewards number during booking at either property. And don't worry your gonna get ya card pretty soon and smile ya way during ya first swipe loool.
@pip3man wrote:
@waynes1982 wrote:Still in business partner review, but I offered them my marriott number, and they said it wouldn't matter, but once the review has completed, the card would be expedited to me, so hopefully sometime this week!!!! I did notice that I do have both a Marriott account and a Ritz account and they both have the same number. Should I inquire about that or let it be? I'm not sure why in my Ritz account it just says I'm a member, and not a Gold Member. I thought I was suppose to be Gold, but it's ok anyways.
@pip3man wrote:As far as attempting to have them expedite the card, that's gonna be a long shot. I tried to do the same and was basically told the same answer u got. But here's the thing, I already had a Marriott Rewards number I provided and as I learned, if you don't have one or never supplied it on the application it could take a lil longer before u receive ya card since they have to first generate and enroll u in the Rewards program. But just to give u an idea, I applied late night on May 18th, got approved after verification on May 20th and received the card via UPS on May 25th (but again I was already enrolled in the Rewards program so technically didn't have to go through the business partner review). And oh boy are u gonna get comments, that's a given! I was just on an international flight and the flight attendant who took my Ritz for a purchase couldn't help but comment on the aesthetics. I've yet to present this card somewhere and don't get some sorta side comments lol. Just be ready for it, it's coming haha. Enjoy!
Yeah your Marriott Rewards number would be the same as the Ritz but u cant belong to both Elite Rewards program at the same time. So ur either choose loyalty to Ritz and vice versa depending on which one serves u better. But the good news is your Gold status would always be recognized regardless of staying at a Marriott or Ritz. Just make sure u provide your Rewards number during booking at either property. And don't worry your gonna get ya card pretty soon and smile ya way during ya first swipe loool.
The waiting for this card is just killing me lol. I guess I'm just anxious to start using it, and to see reactions lol.
Does it seem to take wear and use well? I hate seeing good cards all scrathed and abused.
the suspense of waiting for this card is seriously killing me lol. I just finished meeting the spend for the amex platinum 100K mr points, and now I need to meet the spend on this card. I was able to use plastiq to pay my car payment for this month and that took about half of the $3,000 spend and the rest was normal everyday charges. I play on using plastiq again for the Ritz card. I know you pay a small fee for using it but for me it comes out it the wash anyways when you factor in all the credits and such from these cards. I just need to see the UPS My Choice email from Chase lol hurry up please.