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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 #6100 on: April 03, 2018, 05:12:30 PM »
I called twice for my spg and both times they said that we already gave you 10k last year so there are no offers available now. Any point in trying more?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6101 on: April 03, 2018, 10:02:59 PM »
I called twice for my spg and both times they said that we already gave you 10k last year so there are no offers available now. Any point in trying more?
Has that, too back in September. Only worked after more than a month after my annual fee posted.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6102 on: April 03, 2018, 10:28:30 PM »
Has that, too back in September. Only worked after more than a month after my annual fee posted.
but I don’t want to risk having to pay the annual fee and not get any offer

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6103 on: April 04, 2018, 10:13:07 AM »
I called twice for my spg and both times they said that we already gave you 10k last year so there are no offers available now. Any point in trying more?

I called as well an they told me offers populate every 13 months since the last accepted offer

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6104 on: April 04, 2018, 10:58:34 AM »
I called as well an they told me offers populate every 13 months since the last accepted offer

Amex Platinum personal- 150 dollar statement credit for 1k spend in 3 months

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6105 on: April 05, 2018, 01:24:43 PM »
Still nothing on Biz Plat, (have couple of days left to 30 days after fee posted), 10,000 SPG for SPG Biz.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6106 on: April 05, 2018, 03:17:53 PM »
Anyone else having trouble this time around getting the AF waived on the Red Aviator with Barclays?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6107 on: April 08, 2018, 02:50:15 PM »
Personal Plat nothing.
PRG 20k for $3k spend
Business Green 7,500 or $50

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6108 on: April 08, 2018, 02:51:14 PM »
Personal Plat nothing.
PRG 20k for $3k spend
Business Green 7,500 or $50
What was green spending like?
And FWIW the other cards too.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6109 on: April 08, 2018, 02:58:42 PM »
What was green spending like?
And FWIW the other cards too.
Green i spent the least. Barely $1k.


PP and PGR probably had like $10-15k each.





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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6110 on: April 08, 2018, 09:19:13 PM »
Just called for Personal Plat. and was offered one of three options.

1. $75 immediately plus another $75 after $1500 spend.
2. 5k points immediately plus another 15k after $3000 spend.
3. 10k points immediately.

I took number 2.

(This is the beginning of my second year, first retention bonus on this card.)


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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6111 on: April 08, 2018, 09:30:25 PM »
Curios to know what you guys mention when asking for a retention bonus?
   Mention anything about shutting the card?
   Mention how the annual fee is not worth the value of the card?
  Or just ask for a retention offer?
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6112 on: April 08, 2018, 09:43:12 PM »
Curios to know what you guys mention when asking for a retention bonus?
   Mention anything about shutting the card?
   Mention how the annual fee is not worth the value of the card?
  Or just ask for a retention offer?
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6113 on: April 08, 2018, 09:44:59 PM »
Curios to know what you guys mention when asking for a retention bonus?
   Mention anything about shutting the card?
   Mention how the annual fee is not worth the value of the card?
  Or just ask for a retention offer?
Try not to mention it to Amex. With Chase that is the preferred method.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6114 on: April 08, 2018, 09:45:58 PM »
Try not to mention it to Amex. With Chase that is the preferred method.
I've literally tried all of those with Amex, and was satisfied with the results.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6115 on: April 08, 2018, 09:46:36 PM »
I've literally tried all of those with Amex, and was satisfied with the results.
You asked if you have an offer attached to your account?
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6116 on: April 08, 2018, 09:49:26 PM »
You asked if you have an offer attached to your account?
Not in those words, but yes. I called and told them I wanted to close the card due to high AF, but was wondering if there was any sort of incentive to keep it open. Another time I referenced a friends offer. With chase, I actually requested they close a card, with no retention intentions, and after reading me all the junk, the rep mentioned that they can credit me the AF.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6117 on: April 08, 2018, 09:50:54 PM »
Not in those words, but yes. I called and told them I wanted to close the card due to high AF, but was wondering if there was any sort of incentive to keep it open. Another time I referenced a friends offer. With chase, I actually requested they close a card, with no retention intentions, and after reading me all the junk, the rep mentioned that they can credit me the AF.
So with Chase you can ask those simple words
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6118 on: April 08, 2018, 09:51:41 PM »


   Mention how the annual fee is not worth the value of the card?



Try em all!
Don't think this is an option, the Rep will just keep on going how you get your money worth back with all the benefits. Travel credit, PP, etc.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6119 on: April 08, 2018, 09:53:16 PM »


Don't think this is an option, the Rep will just keep on going how you get your money worth back with all the benefits. Travel credit, PP, etc.
They did, and the proceeded to offer me points to keep my card open.
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