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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 #3120 on: May 11, 2015, 07:40:35 PM »
I'm not sure. It could be managers have some sort of Override that they are accountable for and have to give good reason for issuing large credits like this
And had you actually paid the annual fee already? Or just had it post?
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3121 on: May 11, 2015, 08:32:19 PM »
And had you actually paid the annual fee already? Or just had it post?
Paid it

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3122 on: May 11, 2015, 10:11:24 PM »
“To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.”


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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3123 on: May 12, 2015, 08:49:31 AM »
For my exec they offered to downgrade to plat/bronze- I have put some nice spending on it so thinking of going for more with huca.. In separate note- is the 200$ statement credit annual or just 1 time? I didn't get it but my bro did.. He actually closed the card so got the 200$ & had the ad refunded..

On buiz Amex plat last night I got 2500 points- better than nothing I guess

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3124 on: May 12, 2015, 08:54:31 AM »
In separate note- is the 200$ statement credit annual or just 1 time? I didn't get it but my bro did..

Officially just 1 time, see HERE.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3125 on: May 12, 2015, 08:57:25 AM »
Officially just 1 time, see HERE.
Interesting- he got his in Jan while the af only hit the following month

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3126 on: May 12, 2015, 09:50:20 AM »
Just got on marriott card free 1 night cat 1-4 after 1,000 spend
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3127 on: May 12, 2015, 12:03:27 PM »
Just got on marriott card free 1 night cat 1-4 after 1,000 spend
On top of the anniversary night?

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On top of the anniversary night?
Yes
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3130 on: May 12, 2015, 03:47:21 PM »
Annual fee on the US airways/aviator card hit. Called them and complained that I didn't receive my new aviator card and they waived the annual fee.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3131 on: May 12, 2015, 03:52:53 PM »
Yes
And on top of this??!:
Just got retention on marriott card. Get 5,000 points after making 15 purchases (any amount) in 90 days

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3132 on: May 12, 2015, 04:43:53 PM »
Annual fee on the US airways/aviator card hit. Called them and complained that I didn't receive my new aviator card and they waived the annual fee.
Shaychis to wave the fee?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3133 on: May 12, 2015, 05:02:23 PM »
Huca de exec citi & they gave me 450$ credit on exec card 8)

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3134 on: May 12, 2015, 05:25:35 PM »
Huca de exec citi & they gave me 450$ credit on exec card 8)

What was your spend this passed year?

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And on top of this??!:
One for my card. One for my wife's card.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3136 on: May 12, 2015, 06:59:13 PM »
Huca de exec citi & they gave me 450$ credit on exec card 8)
wow, any major spend ? did you pay it already and got refund ?

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« Reply #3137 on: May 13, 2015, 01:08:54 AM »
wow, any major spend ? did you pay it already and got refund ?

Over 100k

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3138 on: May 14, 2015, 10:53:03 AM »
Any success with Amex Biz Plat? Any advice?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3139 on: May 14, 2015, 04:48:51 PM »
My card was denied at CVS when buying some GCs. When I called them to clear it up they had to validate the last few transactions. The rep knew exactly what I bought. She listed the items besides the GCs.