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I'm trying to summarize success stories mentioned in this thread.
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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 #5760 on: July 30, 2017, 01:57:13 PM »
Ink Plus & Ink Bold aren't being offered anymore.
Yeah, right.  That's why I said "used to be..."  It started out as Ink Plus but over the last 3 years or so that I have it it just became a Chase Ink Visa business card.  It's not the preferred 'cuz that one is fairly new IINM.  The Visa logo says "Signature" if that helps.  In any case, my question remains, is there any benefit to downgrading to the no-fee Ink Cash or should I just close it.  I would rather spend the $95 down the road for an Ink Preferred and an 80K bonus.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5761 on: July 30, 2017, 02:04:09 PM »
Yeah, right.  That's why I said "used to be..."  It started out as Ink Plus but over the last 3 years or so that I have it it just became a Chase Ink Visa business card.  It's not the preferred 'cuz that one is fairly new IINM.  The Visa logo says "Signature" if that helps.  In any case, my question remains, is there any benefit to downgrading to the no-fee Ink Cash or should I just close it.  I would rather spend the $95 down the road for an Ink Preferred and an 80K bonus.
The benefit to having the Cash is you still get 5x up to $25k & if you have the CSP or CSR you could transfer the points.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5762 on: July 30, 2017, 02:11:55 PM »
The benefit to having the Cash is you still get 5x up to $25k & if you have the CSP or CSR you could transfer the points.
Ah yes, I see.  I just took a closer look at the "preferred" card and, right, it seems it only gives 3 point per $ at Internet, cable and phone services.  I didn't realize that.  Sorry.  So maybe I'd be better off as you say, downgrade to cash and apply for CSP or CSR.  But do those cards waive the AF for the first year?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5763 on: July 30, 2017, 02:16:11 PM »
Ah yes, I see.  I just took a closer look at the "preferred" card and, right, it seems it only gives 3 point per $ at Internet, cable and phone services.  I didn't realize that.  Sorry.  So maybe I'd be better off as you say, downgrade to cash and apply for CSP or CSR.  But do those cards waive the AF for the first year?
CSP waives the AF first year, then $95. CSR is $450 & not waived first year. Keep in mind that CSP & CSR are subject to 5/24 rules.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5764 on: July 30, 2017, 03:03:11 PM »
CSP waives the AF first year, then $95. CSR is $450 & not waived first year. Keep in mind that CSP & CSR are subject to 5/24 rules.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5765 on: July 31, 2017, 06:18:36 PM »
Basic offer but on AA Platinum received $95 statement credit after spending $95.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5766 on: July 31, 2017, 06:21:54 PM »
Got this too
how long does it take to post ?

What was your spend?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5767 on: August 02, 2017, 09:27:57 PM »
$60 for CSP. seems like the new standard.

Nothing on CSR, UA, and Freedom.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5768 on: August 02, 2017, 10:36:01 PM »
$49 statement credit - Jetblue PLus card (minimal annual spend, started by saying I only value it at about $50 annual fee)
7000 Starwood Points after $1000 Spend over 3 months SPG Personal card (10K annual Spend, Had to call this specific number to get it - 1-800-452-3945)

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5769 on: August 02, 2017, 10:44:27 PM »
7000 Starwood Points after $1000 Spend over 3 months SPG Personal card (10K annual Spend, Had to call this specific number to get it - 1-800-452-3945)
got this too. Called regular number

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5770 on: August 03, 2017, 09:33:35 AM »
got this too. Called regular number

Was your AF due or just called to get this offer?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5771 on: August 03, 2017, 10:50:40 AM »
Was your AF due or just called to get this offer?
yes I was just billed my AF

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5772 on: August 07, 2017, 05:48:57 PM »
Just got an offer for 7k points after spending 1k for spg. Should I take it? My af is actually $65 not $95

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5773 on: August 07, 2017, 05:49:02 PM »
Basic offer but on AA Platinum received $95 statement credit after spending $95.
Just got that too. The other offer was 7k after 1k spend. Took the 1st... (I know... I could've downgraded after getting the points but I want the card opened)
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5774 on: August 07, 2017, 05:50:12 PM »
Just got an offer for 7k points after spending 1k for spg. Should I take it? My af is actually $65 not $95
I would. Seems like they downgraded from the 10k.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5775 on: August 07, 2017, 05:50:55 PM »
I would. Seems like they downgraded from the 10k.
yeh last time I got 10k with no spend

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5776 on: August 07, 2017, 10:02:55 PM »
How is SPG $65?
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5777 on: August 07, 2017, 10:09:02 PM »
How is SPG $65?

Before it changed to a purple card, AF was $65.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5778 on: August 07, 2017, 10:09:52 PM »
Before it changed to a purple card, AF was $65.
And people are grandfathered?
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #5779 on: August 07, 2017, 10:11:24 PM »
Got offer to keep Amex green open for 7.5k MR points after 30 purchases within 3 months. If I close the card after the bonus, can that have any negetive effect?