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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
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3040 on: April 28, 2015, 02:20:45 PM »
Yes
3.6% cb, not terrible and you keep aa lounge access
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3041 on: April 28, 2015, 10:07:43 PM »
Don't wait for the perfect moment; take the moment and make it perfect.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3042 on: April 28, 2015, 10:12:22 PM »
Quaerite et Invenietis.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3043 on: April 28, 2015, 10:15:11 PM »
Don't wait for the perfect moment; take the moment and make it perfect.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3044 on: April 28, 2015, 10:21:09 PM »

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3045 on: May 04, 2015, 10:34:43 AM »
Just spoke to Amex about some of my cards that just got hit with the AF.

MB Platinum - Nothing
PRG - Nothing
Gold Delta - Nothing
SPG Buisness - Nothing

I'll try again later.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3046 on: May 04, 2015, 10:36:14 AM »
Just spoke to Amex about some of my cards that just got hit with the AF.

MB Platinum - Nothing
PRG - Nothing
Gold Delta - Nothing
SPG Buisness - Nothing

I'll try again later.
I'm assuming all in 1 call.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3047 on: May 04, 2015, 10:37:18 AM »
I'm assuming all in 1 call.
Yes.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3048 on: May 04, 2015, 10:49:33 AM »
Just spoke to Amex about some of my cards that just got hit with the AF.

MB Platinum - Nothing
PRG - Nothing
Gold Delta - Nothing
SPG Buisness - Nothing

I'll try again later.
I have been trying to get something for my delta gold for weeks,  about 7 HUCA and nothing

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3049 on: May 04, 2015, 10:51:09 AM »
I have been trying to get something for my delta gold for weeks,  about 7 HUCA and nothing
Even if i get nothing, i will still pay it. Considering how many AU's i have on it, I'll get my moneys worth.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3050 on: May 04, 2015, 10:54:44 AM »
Even if i get nothing, i will still pay it. Considering how many AU's i have on it, I'll get my moneys worth.

True,  but you can also switch to another card,  potentially. Though one rep told me that they can't switch it to be a fee free card

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3051 on: May 04, 2015, 10:57:18 AM »
True,  but you can also switch to another card,  potentially. Though one rep told me that they can't switch it to be a fee free card
Would downgrading cause all AU cards to be shipped out to the new version? That would be/can be a huge pain currently.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3052 on: May 04, 2015, 10:58:35 AM »
Would downgrading cause all AU cards to be shipped out to the new version? That would be/can be a huge pain currently.
I think so.
That's definitely the case with chase

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3053 on: May 04, 2015, 10:59:09 AM »
Would downgrading cause all AU cards to be shipped out to the new version? That would be/can be a huge pain currently.

Iinm,  the offers stay on the account as well as the twitter link

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3054 on: May 04, 2015, 11:02:49 AM »
Iinm,  the offers stay on the account as well as the twitter link
Wouldn't the card numbers change?
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3055 on: May 04, 2015, 11:04:04 AM »
Wouldn't the card numbers change?

Yes,  buy why does it matter

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3056 on: May 04, 2015, 11:06:15 AM »
Yes,  buy why does it matter
Wouldn't the offer go by the card number registered?
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3057 on: May 04, 2015, 11:08:25 AM »
Wouldn't the offer go by the card number registered?

Don't think so. If you lose a card and get it replaced with a new card (and number) the offers come over

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3058 on: May 04, 2015, 04:23:57 PM »
Don't know where to put this, so here goes.

I have two personal SPG cards; one 8 years old and one 1 year old.  I called last week to consolidate the newer one into the older one (newer one has a much higher credit limit).  They put in the request.  I got a letter today that it was denied since the account is too new.  Is that normal?  Should I try the other way around?  I just like the older card since I know the number by heart.

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« Reply #3059 on: May 04, 2015, 04:31:02 PM »
Don't know where to put this, so here goes.

I have two personal SPG cards; one 8 years old and one 1 year old.  I called last week to consolidate the newer one into the older one (newer one has a much higher credit limit).  They put in the request.  I got a letter today that it was denied since the account is too new.  Is that normal?  Should I try the other way around?  I just like the older card since I know the number by heart.
Closing the older card can hurt the average age of your accounts.
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