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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 #4880 on: May 30, 2016, 11:53:06 AM »
Citi Hilton, $100 statement credit.
Citi Premier, 4k TYP no spend required.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4881 on: May 30, 2016, 11:55:12 AM »
Citi Hilton, $100 statement credit.
Which one? Reserve?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4882 on: May 30, 2016, 11:55:45 AM »
Which one? Reserve?
No. Regular.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4883 on: May 30, 2016, 11:57:27 AM »
Citi Hilton, $100 statement credit.
Citi Premier, 4k TYP no spend required.
are they open today?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4884 on: May 30, 2016, 12:00:46 PM »
No. Regular.
The one with no AF? Wow.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4885 on: May 30, 2016, 12:42:43 PM »
The one with no AF? Wow.
Yup. Said the same thing.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4886 on: May 30, 2016, 01:04:59 PM »
Yup. Said the same thing.
A lot of spend?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4887 on: May 30, 2016, 01:12:37 PM »
first time doing this, i called and they had nothing for me. i wanna try chat not sure what to say though?
i have the spg

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
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A lot of spend?
Nada, besides what was needed for sign up bonus.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4889 on: May 30, 2016, 06:50:23 PM »
Nada, besides what was needed for sign up bonus.
Nice !

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4890 on: May 31, 2016, 09:53:10 AM »
amex premier gold card credited annual fee $175

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4891 on: May 31, 2016, 10:00:32 AM »
amex premier gold card credited annual fee $175
Heavy spend ? Rep or online ?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4892 on: June 01, 2016, 12:13:36 AM »
Heavy spend ? Rep or online ?

Online chat folk don't have power to give retention IMHO

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4893 on: June 01, 2016, 12:20:48 AM »
i got $50 on a Green Card Amex

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4894 on: June 01, 2016, 02:19:44 PM »
Online chat folk don't have power to give retention IMHO

i keep finding conflicting reports.. some ppl say DONT CALL.. ur saying chat doesnt work?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4895 on: June 01, 2016, 02:22:57 PM »
amex premier gold card credited annual fee $175
Heavy spend?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4896 on: June 01, 2016, 06:37:36 PM »
i keep finding conflicting reports.. some ppl say DONT CALL.. ur saying chat doesnt work?
Chat can't give retention.

Don't call when downgrading.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4897 on: June 01, 2016, 11:42:40 PM »
Is Citi still waiving the annual fee for the AA card. I had mine waived the last 7 years or so, but this year they wouldn't. Luckilly it was right after I opened one up, so I just canceled it.

Wife has had one for 3 months, if she's not going to get the annual fee waived, I may just cancel now to start the 2 years. Could also pay the $95 annual fee but I have zero use for this card.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4898 on: June 02, 2016, 09:34:08 AM »
Is Citi still waiving the annual fee for the AA card. I had mine waived the last 7 years or so, but this year they wouldn't. Luckilly it was right after I opened one up, so I just canceled it.

Wife has had one for 3 months, if she's not going to get the annual fee waived, I may just cancel now to start the 2 years. Could also pay the $95 annual fee but I have zero use for this card.
i called many times was categorically denied with waiving annual fee. the free baggage fees make this a somewhat valuable card for me
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #4899 on: June 03, 2016, 02:40:23 PM »
citi hilton 5000 bonus miles with 1500 in spend

AA  business  10k bonus miles with 5k spend