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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 #5740 on: July 12, 2017, 11:11:42 PM »
Is there really something with the spend or it's just a myth?
Sometimes they'll give an offer that correlates directly to the amount you spent in the last month. When it's (seemingly) random, I don't think anyone knows for sure, but it seems plausible that it should still depend on how much you spend

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5741 on: July 13, 2017, 09:21:40 AM »
Csp $60 statement credit

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5742 on: July 13, 2017, 11:25:47 AM »
Just got Citi pretige retention bonus
Was offered chiice of following    10k after 3k spend
1 extra point on all purchases up to 20k extra for 6 months
$50 credit every month for 7 months if spend $1500 in that month (which i took)
$200 statement credit if spend 4k a month for next 3 month

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5743 on: July 13, 2017, 01:13:29 PM »
Just got Citi pretige retention bonus
Was offered chiice of following    10k after 3k spend
1 extra point on all purchases up to 20k extra for 6 months
$50 credit every month for 7 months if spend $1500 in that month (which i took)
$200 statement credit if spend 4k a month for next 3 month

What you took is pretty good, especially if you have the $350 version of the account.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5744 on: July 13, 2017, 02:13:31 PM »
What you took is pretty good, especially if you have the $350 version of the account.
I do have that.
They also said in next few days they are sending out letter's with the new benefits and had a meeting yesterday telling the reps the updates, but they can't say until letter go out

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5745 on: July 13, 2017, 02:56:07 PM »
Southwest business premier $100 for keeping account open.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5746 on: July 13, 2017, 08:30:43 PM »
My spg annual fee is coming up soon, any chance of getting another retention bonus if I just got one a few months ago? Is it possible to get 2 bonuses in a year?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5747 on: July 13, 2017, 08:35:05 PM »
My spg annual fee is coming up soon, any chance of getting another retention bonus if I just got one a few months ago?
Tarb.
Is it possible to get 2 bonuses in a year?
Definitely possible

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5748 on: July 16, 2017, 01:31:22 PM »
Csp $60 statement credit no spend required

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5749 on: July 16, 2017, 01:35:02 PM »
Csp $60 statement credit no spend required
Nice. Do you use it heavily ?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5750 on: July 16, 2017, 02:01:13 PM »
called amex for SPG personal and they gave me 10k SPG if I spend $3000 in 3 months!
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5751 on: July 16, 2017, 02:56:14 PM »
Nice. Do you use it heavily ?
4-5k monthly

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5752 on: July 23, 2017, 10:08:03 PM »
Barclays Arrival+ $50 credit after spending $1000 each month for 3 consecutive months.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5753 on: July 25, 2017, 02:29:20 PM »
Csp $60 statement credit no spend required
Got this too
how long does it take to post ?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5754 on: July 30, 2017, 12:35:56 AM »
Got nothing on Ink Visa.  Does it pay to downgrade if I'm planning to re-apply in a few months or should I just cancel?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5755 on: July 30, 2017, 12:43:25 AM »
Got nothing on Ink Visa.  Does it pay to downgrade if I'm planning to re-apply in a few months or should I just cancel?
Which Ink ?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5756 on: July 30, 2017, 01:31:37 AM »
Which Ink ?
Chase Ink Visa.  Not the preferred one.  I think it used to be called Ink Plus.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5757 on: July 30, 2017, 01:37:31 AM »
Chase Ink Visa.  Not the preferred one.  I think it used to be called Ink Plus.
Ink Plus & Ink Bold aren't being offered anymore.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5758 on: July 30, 2017, 01:49:24 AM »
Ink Plus & Ink Bold aren't being offered anymore.
What did those have or still have vs the ones they offer now ?
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« Reply #5759 on: July 30, 2017, 01:52:32 AM »
What did those have or still have vs the ones they offer now ?
5x up to $50k on office supply stores & more.