Author Topic: Credit Card Retention Bonuses (Read 1876837 times)

Fan of Dan · « **Reply #2120 on:** February 14, 2014, 04:05:12 PM »

Quote from: YY on February 14, 2014, 03:46:07 PM

YOu earm MR points but you cant use them ??
Or you cant transfer them to another person ?

Can you transfer them to an airline ?

You cannot transfer them out. You can use them for transfers only if you have a card that allows such. All those have an AF.

Marco Polo · « **Reply #2121 on:** February 15, 2014, 06:40:35 PM »

Quote from: YY on February 14, 2014, 03:46:07 PM

YOu earm MR points but you cant use them ??
Or you cant transfer them to another person ?

Can you transfer them to an airline ?

I think you can use them for CB or in their MR Mall.

BarryLincoln · « **Reply #2122 on:** February 15, 2014, 07:41:24 PM »

Quote from: BarryLincoln on February 13, 2014, 12:20:47 PM

Called to cancel Amex Plat after AF posted. After the CSR made several attempts, she eventually offered 25k MR points and a $100 AA credit. Is this retention package worth keeping in light of the $450 AF?

What's the best way to monetize the $100 American Airlines credit?

HP58 · « **Reply #2123 on:** February 15, 2014, 08:26:30 PM »

Quote from: BarryLincoln on February 15, 2014, 07:41:24 PM

What's the best way to monetize the $100 American Airlines credit?

I would suppose a refundable ticket. Anybody with experience?

Chuck2 · « **Reply #2124 on:** February 15, 2014, 08:46:54 PM »

Called Citi For my AA Card in November and they gave me $95 Statement credit after first Transaction plus 1k bonus points each month I spend $1k a month for 16 months

how · « **Reply #2125 on:** February 19, 2014, 08:34:17 PM »

Quote from: BarryLincoln on February 15, 2014, 07:41:24 PM

What's the best way to monetize the $100 American Airlines credit?

AA credit or AA fee credit

eve · « **Reply #2126 on:** February 20, 2014, 11:57:36 PM »

Just called my gold Amex biz card cuz the AF is due - the rep told me that since I did quite a bit of spending and I have been a customer for 14 years he will give me a $100 AF credit but I read here that people got 20k MR and more...... but when i asked for miles he said not possible so I HUCA . The question is should I take the $100 credit and then call back and ask for retention miles or loyalty miles or once they give me something the deal is done?

askmoses · « **Reply #2127 on:** February 21, 2014, 12:06:03 PM »

Quote from: eve on February 20, 2014, 11:57:36 PM

Just called my gold Amex biz card cuz the AF is due - the rep told me that since I did quite a bit of spending and I have been a customer for 14 years he will give me a $100 AF credit but I read here that people got 20k MR and more...... but when i asked for miles he said not possible so I HUCA . The question is should I take the $100 credit and then call back and ask for retention miles or loyalty miles or once they give me something the deal is done?

I wouldn't push my luck trying to get retention bonuses twice. Just HUCA and do your best.

milechazzer · « **Reply #2128 on:** February 23, 2014, 02:02:23 AM »

Quote from: eve on February 20, 2014, 11:57:36 PM

Just called my gold Amex biz card cuz the AF is due - the rep told me that since I did quite a bit of spending and I have been a customer for 14 years he will give me a $100 AF credit but I read here that people got 20k MR and more...... but when i asked for miles he said not possible so I HUCA . The question is should I take the $100 credit and then call back and ask for retention miles or loyalty miles or once they give me something the deal is done?

I just called about the same card (I have a $175+50 annual fee due). I've had this account open for one year, with a lot of spending on it, and they told me they're not able to offer me anything. Before I HUCA, can anyone clarify whether there is a particular "department" that I should be asking for, or anything in particular that I should be saying when I call? I've just been saying that I have a number of other Amex accounts that I am currently paying annual fees for, and I was wondering if they could waive this one or offset with some MR pts, so I can avoid closing the account.

thx

Azis Papa · « **Reply #2129 on:** February 23, 2014, 03:35:13 PM »

Does anyone have a screen print of the British Airways CC offer that waives the A/F for the first year? Just got my 1st BA card and got hit with the $95 fee right away.
What are the chances that I can get the fee credited back?

CS1 · « **Reply #2130 on:** February 23, 2014, 03:41:14 PM »

Quote from: Azis Papa on February 23, 2014, 03:35:13 PM

Does anyone have a screen print of the British Airways CC offer that waives the A/F for the first year? Just got my 1st BA card and got hit with the $95 fee right away.
What are the chances that I can get the fee credited back?

i may have it - I've been taking lots -- I'll have to look -- What were the points #s on that one?

daniel27 · « **Reply #2131 on:** February 23, 2014, 08:04:18 PM »

Quote from: Azis Papa on February 23, 2014, 03:35:13 PM

Does anyone have a screen print of the British Airways CC offer that waives the A/F for the first year? Just got my 1st BA card and got hit with the $95 fee right away.
What are the chances that I can get the fee credited back?

Try SM and ask them to waive the fee. Worked for me a few weeks ago.

yankelsheester · « **Reply #2132 on:** February 24, 2014, 12:31:06 AM »

Just wanna share my experience.
I have the Citi AA card both the Amex and visa both are due next month for the $95 AF,
Called in now threatened to close and was offered on both cards by the same rep a $95 statement credit and 1k bonus miles for 1 k spend each month for next 16, as many guys reported here already,

Azis Papa · « **Reply #2133 on:** February 24, 2014, 12:34:15 PM »

Quote from: CS1 on February 23, 2014, 03:41:14 PM

i may have it - I've been taking lots -- I'll have to look -- What were the points #s on that one?

It was 50,000 Avios after a $2k spend in 3 mos. Thanks!

Azis Papa · « **Reply #2134 on:** February 24, 2014, 12:35:52 PM »

Quote from: daniel27 on February 23, 2014, 08:04:18 PM

Try SM and ask them to waive the fee. Worked for me a few weeks ago.

Nice! Can I ask how you phrased it? Just "can you please waive the fee?" or what?

Marco Polo · « **Reply #2135 on:** February 24, 2014, 12:59:10 PM »

Quote from: Azis Papa on February 24, 2014, 12:35:52 PM

Nice! Can I ask how you phrased it? Just "can you please waive the fee?" or what?

You can say you saw it being offered and would like to get matched.

milechazzer · « **Reply #2136 on:** February 24, 2014, 01:33:12 PM »

Has anyone had any luck with an Amex Business Delta Skymiles acct? I have a $95 fee due and they told me they "can't" offer me anything.

Redbull3 · « **Reply #2137 on:** February 24, 2014, 01:43:39 PM »

Quote from: Azis Papa on February 23, 2014, 03:35:13 PM

Does anyone have a screen print of the British Airways CC offer that waives the A/F for the first year? Just got my 1st BA card and got hit with the $95 fee right away.
What are the chances that I can get the fee credited back?

Very good. SM to match.

askmoses · « **Reply #2138 on:** February 25, 2014, 09:30:43 AM »

Quote from: milechazzer on February 24, 2014, 01:33:12 PM

Has anyone had any luck with an Amex Business Delta Skymiles acct? I have a $95 fee due and they told me they "can't" offer me anything.

HUCA?

milechazzer · « **Reply #2139 on:** February 25, 2014, 02:01:18 PM »

Quote from: askmoses on February 25, 2014, 09:30:43 AM

HUCA?

I HUCA-ed. The rep was pretty "up front" that I didn't have enough spending/activity on the account, so their computer would not generate any offer for me. Then again, why would anyone spend $$ on a SkyPesos card when you could be earning MRs or SPGs instead. I'm probably going pay the $95 and keep it open anyway, since i've been "cleaning up" with the free baggage on my Delta mistake fare flights.

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