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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
« Last edited by zow on May 19, 2019, 06:47:52 PM »

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7740 on: April 24, 2023, 10:38:51 AM »
Yes, first they misheard and checked for promotional offers. Then, I said, No, Retention offers - for keeping the card open, and they found it.
which number did you call? or reg customer service and ask for retention dept?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7741 on: April 24, 2023, 10:39:39 AM »
i was offered to downgrade to the no fee version
how much was your spend ?
No spend needed

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7742 on: April 24, 2023, 10:40:52 AM »
No spend needed
i was asking what you spent in the last year on the card thinking maybe i didnt get offer bec of minimum spending 

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7743 on: April 24, 2023, 12:09:50 PM »
Amex Hilton Aspire: 10k points after spending $1k within 3 months.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7744 on: April 24, 2023, 01:39:07 PM »
My experience with Chase vs Amex:

Chase
Me: I was just charged my annual fee and I was wondering if there are any retention offers available on my account.
Agent: Let me check. Yes/No.
3/4 the answer was no.

Amex
Me: I was just charged my annual fee and I was wondering if there are any retention offers available on my account.
Agent: Let me tell you about all the great benefits of your card- goes on to speak for 5 minutes about the benefits
Me: I'm aware of the benefits. I want to know if there are any retention offers available on my account.
Agent: Here's a breakdown of all the benefits you used on your card this year- goes on to list all the benefits again and which ones I used etc. Your benefits totaled $X, while your annual fee is $X. You have netted $X in benefits.
Me: I'm aware, I just want to know if there are any retention offers available on my account.
Agent: Ok. I can offer you X points for X spend.
2/2 the answer was yes.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7745 on: April 24, 2023, 04:10:51 PM »
Just had the same experience!
I told them i did the math and it is not worth it for me!
They offered me 15k for a 2k spend on my gold would this spend include adding a au and getting another 5k?
would it be worth it to keep for 20k?
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7746 on: April 24, 2023, 10:46:40 PM »
Amex marriott biz card.
Recieved $100 statement credit effectively a $25 annual fee. Kept card.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7747 on: April 25, 2023, 11:38:45 AM »
My experience with Chase vs Amex:

Chase
Me: I was just charged my annual fee and I was wondering if there are any retention offers available on my account.
Agent: Let me check. Yes/No.
3/4 the answer was no.

Amex
Me: I was just charged my annual fee and I was wondering if there are any retention offers available on my account.
Agent: Let me tell you about all the great benefits of your card- goes on to speak for 5 minutes about the benefits
Me: I'm aware of the benefits. I want to know if there are any retention offers available on my account.
Agent: Here's a breakdown of all the benefits you used on your card this year- goes on to list all the benefits again and which ones I used etc. Your benefits totaled $X, while your annual fee is $X. You have netted $X in benefits.
Me: I'm aware, I just want to know if there are any retention offers available on my account.
Agent: Ok. I can offer you X points for X spend.
2/2 the answer was yes.
For Amex, there usually is more than one offer, so always worth it to ask if there are more options available. Usually the rep will give you the better option first, but you never know.

For Chase, I still have never scored a retention offer.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7748 on: April 25, 2023, 12:08:50 PM »
ABP Spend 5k in 92 days for 70k MR!

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7749 on: April 26, 2023, 08:07:36 PM »
BP 35K after 5K spend

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7750 on: April 28, 2023, 05:03:34 PM »
Amex Blue Cash Preferred
$150 statement credit after spending 3.5k
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7751 on: April 30, 2023, 09:02:33 PM »
Ritz Carlton Reserve: $150 with no spend.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7752 on: May 01, 2023, 03:25:43 PM »
Amex BP, I usually get 70k, now I got 35k with 5k spend IMO not worth it.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7753 on: May 08, 2023, 11:45:01 AM »
Amex Blue Cash Preferred
$150 statement credit after spending 3.5k
Just received same

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7754 on: May 10, 2023, 02:37:15 PM »
Amex blue business plus $100 statement credit No required spend.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7755 on: May 10, 2023, 03:29:11 PM »
 I just called the Amex retention dept. to take care of 4 accounts here are the results:
 Delta platinum business got offered $100 statement credit
 Bonvoy Business got $100 statement credit
 Green Business $100 dollars statement credit
 Bonvoy personal 10,000 points for 1k spend in 90 days
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7756 on: May 10, 2023, 04:52:48 PM »
Bonvoy personal 10,000 points for 1k spend in 90 days
Didn't get on Bonvoy personal in years.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7757 on: May 10, 2023, 04:57:42 PM »
Didn't get on Bonvoy personal in years.
+1. Going to cancel now

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7758 on: May 14, 2023, 09:56:49 PM »
+1. Going to cancel now
if you redeem the free night it's not bad also these days they let you stack with some extra points if u want more than 35k a night.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7759 on: May 14, 2023, 10:00:32 PM »
Amex Biz Plat got 70K MR points with 3K spend
Amex Personal Plat got 20K MR points with 3K spend
Bonvoy Personal got $50 credit, no spend required