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Update: 6/16/15:
So I smed chase again and got the same response, denying to match to 140k. I then called Chase and got a very nice rep who tried to match it for me but was unsuccessful. It said in her system that they were only matching to 140k credit cards that were applied before April 30th. I applied May 14th. She then gave me 5k Ritz points as a courtesy and told me to try to call Ritz Rewards and ask them to replace my 2 free nights with the equivalent amount of points (probably not 140k). I did just that and the Ritz rep said she cannot do that. Blah blah.....
This really sucks <img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/tapatalk-emoji/emoji35.png" />

Update: 3/23/15: Many recent reports of successful match to 140k offer via SM
Updated link: https://creditcards.chase.com/credit-cards/ritz-carlton-card.aspx
Standard offer is for 2 free nights at Ritz Cat 1-4 which is not too bad either.

Update 2/9/15: DEAD     
current offer  140k bonus points +$300 airline credit annual fee 395 not waived
link https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/offer140k

To get $300 airline credit call 1-855-896-2222
don't buy gift cards from Chase affiliated airlines (United, SW..)
As Chase may be able to see what you purchased

JetBlue seat upgrades and delta seat upgrades worked for me.
Airline GC are very YMMV as there are reports of chase asking for receipts.
(Seat upgrades are officially covered in the T & C.)
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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1980 on: September 14, 2016, 10:32:08 PM »
What's a reliable way to use the $300 airline credit if i'm not planning on flying anytime soon?
Read the wiki
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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1981 on: September 14, 2016, 10:46:55 PM »
Read the wiki
Really doesn't say much
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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1982 on: September 14, 2016, 10:55:34 PM »
Really doesn't say much
It says JetBlue seat upgrades work.

 JetBlue has a few different fare classes, each with its own cancelation policy.
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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1983 on: September 14, 2016, 11:20:53 PM »
It says JetBlue seat upgrades work.

 JetBlue has a few different fare classes, each with its own cancelation policy.

Does the seat upgrade have to post as a purchase or can you call to have it credited when it's pending? If you want to cancel within 24 hours for refund.

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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1984 on: September 15, 2016, 12:05:35 AM »
Does the seat upgrade have to post as a purchase or can you call to have it credited when it's pending? If you want to cancel within 24 hours for refund.
Or you can book refundable ticket...

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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1985 on: September 15, 2016, 07:24:58 AM »
Does the seat upgrade have to post as a purchase or can you call to have it credited when it's pending? If you want to cancel within 24 hours for refund.

Ime needs to post.
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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1986 on: September 19, 2016, 02:51:15 PM »
I got approved for the ritz and Marriott today.
They were both under the same ritz #.
Just want to confirm I wont have issues getting points for both

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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1987 on: September 19, 2016, 03:19:42 PM »
How long does it usually take for lounge passes to arrive from this card?

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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1988 on: September 19, 2016, 03:24:27 PM »
I got approved for the ritz and Marriott today.
They were both under the same ritz #.
Just want to confirm I wont have issues getting points for both

I got both cards in June with no problems

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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1989 on: September 20, 2016, 07:19:07 PM »
can i still transfer credit to remove the annual fee?

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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1990 on: September 20, 2016, 07:49:44 PM »
can i still transfer credit to remove the annual fee?
Just did it last week worked like a charm

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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1991 on: September 20, 2016, 07:51:35 PM »
Just did it last week worked like a charm
Let's shout it from the rooftops shall we?
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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1992 on: September 20, 2016, 07:55:00 PM »
Let's shout it from the rooftops shall we?
It pretty much is shouted from the rooftops it's on all blogs... It's beyond me though why it's only shouted about this card and no one tries it on the reserve or for that matter any card (not just chase)

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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1993 on: September 20, 2016, 07:56:44 PM »
It pretty much is shouted from the rooftops it's on all blogs... It's beyond me though why it's only shouted about this card and no one tries it on the reserve or for that matter any card (not just chase)
Doesn't work on charge cards, and 90% of cards won't let u reduce the cl so low

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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1994 on: September 20, 2016, 08:04:42 PM »
Just did it last week worked like a charm

Any reports on if this can cause a chase AA?

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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1995 on: September 20, 2016, 08:10:35 PM »
Any data points regarding incidental credit for united close in booking fee?
Also, is there recon if one rep has denied the request?

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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1996 on: September 20, 2016, 08:55:15 PM »
How long does it usually take for lounge passes to arrive from this card?
Its the Priority Pass now.
Takes some time, 2-3 weeks

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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1997 on: September 21, 2016, 12:56:26 AM »
Any reports on if this can cause a chase AA?
This might be one


A family member of mine was just shut down.

They had 5 cards open from chase (no bank accounts), perfect credit, utilization always less than 5%, some of the chase cards were open for 2 years and had paid AF.

They were going to place a 7k$ order so they called and let chase know.
They never did place but the order. A few days later chase shut all their cards.
They didn't have any UR.
They called chase exec dept. But after reviewing the case we didn't get any more info.
The letter we got said accounts were closed due to "unexpected activity". The only shtick that was played was with the AF on the ritz card a few months before. I highly doubt that was a factor here.

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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1998 on: September 21, 2016, 02:55:14 AM »
Its the Priority Pass now.
Takes some time, 2-3 weeks
If you tell them that you need it ASAP they can send it in 3-4 business days

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Re: Ritz Carlton CC with $395 fee waived -$300 airline reimbursement + lounges +70k
« Reply #1999 on: September 21, 2016, 05:59:46 AM »
This might be one

Many online reports, say this could be a factor too.