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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 #3760 on: September 07, 2015, 06:12:44 PM »
Yes. This is a first for me and I've gotten this offer many times.
I had that with my marriott card about a month ago. 15 purchases for 5k points but purchases only count starting the following week

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3761 on: September 07, 2015, 06:17:00 PM »
I git 60 dollar statement credit for keeping United card open. How long will it take to post? And can i cancel card right after i receive credit?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3762 on: September 07, 2015, 06:17:46 PM »
I git 60 dollar statement credit for keeping United card open. How long will it take to post? And can i cancel card right after i receive credit?
Should post within a few days, and yes

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3763 on: September 07, 2015, 06:26:47 PM »
Spg business called and rep gave 100$ and no spending required

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3764 on: September 07, 2015, 06:32:39 PM »
Citi Premier - 5k TYP for 1k spend.
Citi AA plat. - 3k AA for $500 spend.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3765 on: September 07, 2015, 06:34:16 PM »
The spend has to start next week ?

All these Chase promos start on the following Monday . I have done many including Ink , Marriot . And found out once the hard way .

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3766 on: September 07, 2015, 06:34:58 PM »
All these Chase promos start on the following Monday . I have done many including Ink , Marriot . And found out once the hard way .
I just called back to double check and the rep. told me that.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3767 on: September 07, 2015, 06:37:24 PM »
All these Chase promos start on the following Monday . I have done many including Ink , Marriot . And found out once the hard way .
Thanks for the data point.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3768 on: September 07, 2015, 06:40:58 PM »

And found out once the hard way .
Same here, but at least I got an extra 5k points for not being told that by the rep.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3769 on: September 07, 2015, 07:22:24 PM »
I got $50 from spg

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3770 on: September 07, 2015, 08:20:53 PM »
Same here, but at least I got an extra 5k points for not being told that by the rep.

 Opened a case and got the bonus 10 K UR, but not not with out a fight. I observe the Monday rule ,
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3771 on: September 07, 2015, 08:55:33 PM »
I got $50 from spg
Business or personal?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3772 on: September 07, 2015, 09:28:51 PM »
Citi aadavntage - $95 statement credit after $95 in purchases plus an additional 1k aa points for every 1k spent on card once per month for 16 months

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3773 on: September 07, 2015, 10:05:57 PM »
Citi aadavntage - $95 statement credit after $95 in purchases plus an additional 1k aa points for every 1k spent on card once per month for 16 months
Mastercard?
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3776 on: September 08, 2015, 12:08:11 AM »
Yes
Thats the standard retention bonus for the united mileage Card
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3778 on: September 08, 2015, 12:52:32 AM »
Thats the standard retention bonus for the citi aadvantage Card
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #3779 on: September 08, 2015, 11:32:09 AM »
Ritz card: 5K points, plus ritz cat. 1-4 voucher, after 5k spend in 90 days.
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