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I'm trying to summarize success stories mentioned in this thread.
From @TC610
It never hurts to ask - retention is a big YMMV.  If you don't like the offer given to you when you call for retention, ask for a better one.  Scan through the thread (use the search bar - reading through 130+ pages of posts can be time consuming) to see what others have been offered. Please post what you've got if its better then whats in the WIKI

Citi:
AA
Retention: $95 Statement credit after 5 transactions (no minimum...) in the next 3 months
09/17/2014 $95 refunded no need to make any transactions + 1000 Bonus Points per month for 16 months if made purchases of $1000+
05/12/16 AA Executive: $50 credit every month spend $1500 or 15K Miles for $5K in 5 Months
08/14/17 AA Exec $250 credit for spending $3,000/m * 3m OR 15K Miles for $5K in 3m.

Chase: - Call 800-945-2006.
  • IB/IP
     Retention: 10k UR after 5k spend
  •  IC
     Retention: $50 SC
  • UA (Club)
     Retention: $150 account credit
     Retention: 10k Miles for spending $2000 in 3 months.
  • UA (Presidential)
     Retention: $100 account credit
  • BA
     Retention: 9k Avios for spending $1500 in 3 months
  • Freedom (5x catagories)
     Retention: 2,500 UR

Barclay's:
M&M
Retention: Waived by SMing

Arrival
Retention: 5K miles, for keeping the card open randomly.
AF waived, HUCA

US air:
AF waived

American Express

Seems to be clearly spend related while also no rhyme or reason to who gets offers

 • Business gold:5k-15k/$100 statement credit no spend required.
 • Delta Gold Skymiles - 12.5k Delta miles for paying the annual fee (no extra spending required) or $100 Credit on the account
 • SPG personal: 7k for 1k spend in 3 months.
 • SPG business: 10k no spend.
 • Personal Platinum - 20,000 MR for $3,000 spend in 3 months. (Actually gave me 5,000MR immediately, then 15,000 when I spend the $3k)/up to 50k/$150 SC for 1k spend.
 • Personal Platinum (another data point [zow]) - 30,000 MR for $4,000 spend in 3 months.
 • Business Platinum: 10k no spend/20k for 10k spend/30k no spend +50k for 40k spend

Retention contact numbers:
Citi: 800-444-2568
Chase: 800-945-2006
Amex: 800-452-3945
Barclays: 18664084064 (credit dept)
US Bank:

Click on link to get backdoor numbers for most banks:
http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Backdoor-Numbers/td-p/408066
« Last edited by zow on May 19, 2019, 06:47:52 PM »

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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1880 on: December 14, 2013, 11:38:23 PM »
I don't know all the details. Just give a call and ask there is nothing to lose

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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1881 on: December 14, 2013, 11:48:10 PM »
Called once. So far. Rep said she doesn't know but she will pass my request on and I will be notified in 7-10 days.
Unreasonable is not ok. Picky you're entitled to be.

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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1882 on: December 14, 2013, 11:50:23 PM »
Sounds like a retention bonus
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1883 on: December 14, 2013, 11:51:04 PM »
It is  ::)
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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1884 on: December 14, 2013, 11:57:15 PM »
Spend 5000 in 3 months. Just call and ask them to apply offer to your account
Got it on my 1st HUCA. Thanks!
Unreasonable is not ok. Picky you're entitled to be.

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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1885 on: December 15, 2013, 12:16:52 AM »
why is this such a good offer? It needs $5000

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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1886 on: December 15, 2013, 12:19:49 AM »
No.
can get it on a new acc opened last then a month ago

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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1887 on: December 15, 2013, 12:24:30 AM »
why is this such a good offer? It needs $5000

Y not. 15000 points for $5000 spent.
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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1888 on: December 15, 2013, 12:25:06 AM »
No credit pull no nothing
Unreasonable is not ok. Picky you're entitled to be.

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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1889 on: December 15, 2013, 12:27:58 AM »
why is this such a good offer? It needs $5000
which your spending either way to get the bussiness

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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1890 on: December 15, 2013, 12:29:59 AM »
which your spending either way to get the bussiness
Not if your past that

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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1891 on: December 15, 2013, 12:32:04 AM »
Got it on my 1st HUCA. Thanks!
how long do u have the card for?

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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1892 on: December 15, 2013, 12:58:12 AM »
Probly 6 months
Unreasonable is not ok. Picky you're entitled to be.

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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1893 on: December 15, 2013, 03:13:38 AM »
What did you ask Chase? Meaning, what's the reason I am asking for an additional 10k?

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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1894 on: December 15, 2013, 06:48:28 AM »
why is this such a good offer? It needs $5000
Depending on the cards you have it could be a good offer.
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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1895 on: December 15, 2013, 06:51:32 AM »
Is it an additional $5k?
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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1896 on: December 15, 2013, 07:36:24 AM »
Wow sounds good if i get it for both of my inks, do i need to ask for a confirmation or something?

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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1897 on: December 15, 2013, 08:29:59 AM »
Anyone try via sm?

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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1898 on: December 15, 2013, 09:41:09 AM »
The representative was clueless.
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Re: Chase ink 10000 point bonus available to existing cardholders
« Reply #1899 on: December 15, 2013, 10:46:07 AM »
What did you ask Chase? Meaning, what's the reason I am asking for an additional 10k?

Dint need a reason. Told them I heard there was an offer that can b added onto account etc she put me on hold for a min n asked me if it was the 10k for $5k in 90 days n she will apply it
Unreasonable is not ok. Picky you're entitled to be.