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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 #280 on: November 06, 2011, 01:51:59 PM »
do you spend alot on the card?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #281 on: November 06, 2011, 02:28:38 PM »
do you spend alot on the card?


happens to be i do and that was my leverage...

but you can always try and like we say YMMV!!

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #282 on: November 06, 2011, 09:30:03 PM »

happens to be i do and that was my leverage...

but you can always try and like we say YMMV!!

thanks for the tip.
I asked and will update with results.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #283 on: November 09, 2011, 03:28:00 PM »
excuse my ignorance what does ymmv mean?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #285 on: November 09, 2011, 03:56:35 PM »
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #286 on: November 09, 2011, 03:58:32 PM »
thanks for the tip.
I asked and will update with results.


any updates...??

i find that the SM system is very beneficial and some people tent to side play its significance....

ANYWAY LIKE WE SAY YMMV

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Free $85 Statement Credit from AA Platinum
« Reply #287 on: November 09, 2011, 05:45:37 PM »
I called to tell them that I was not interested in paying the yearly membership and that I was going to cancel my card, and they made me an offer to enroll FOR FREE where I make 5 eligible purchases (no balance transfers, convince checks, cash advances, interest charges, fees, & items returned for credit are not eligible) (no minimums at any stores I want with in 3 months) and they will issue me a free $85 statement credit on my account.

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Re: Free $85 Statement Credit from AA Platinum
« Reply #288 on: November 09, 2011, 05:54:41 PM »
Now just wait for the $85 credit, Zero-out the bal. - close it then dip out the back door.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #289 on: November 09, 2011, 10:53:39 PM »
I called Amex about my SPG card today after mailing in my statement and paying the $65 annual fee yesterday.  I told them I have several cards open with annual fees and was hoping they could wave or reduce it for me.  I knew the answer would be no but I wanted to make them say it before asking for points, as I figured it would only help me get empathy from the CSR.  She said she couldn't reduce or eliminate the fee due to class action lawsuits filed against Amex for charging the fee to some customers and waiving it for others.  She did however give me 3,000 starpoints as a courtesy and she noted that I use that card a lot.  The whole call was under 5 minutes.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #290 on: November 10, 2011, 12:19:31 AM »
that should cover  the annual fee if u value those points at 2.2

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #291 on: November 10, 2011, 01:38:11 AM »
that should cover  the annual fee if u value those points at 2.2

And leave him with $1 extra in points :D
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #292 on: November 10, 2011, 12:02:11 PM »
I would have paid the fee even without the bonus points so I can say I'm happy with the results.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #293 on: November 10, 2011, 03:45:07 PM »
I called Chase to see what kind of retention offer they can give me for keeping CO. After a brief hold I was told they will review my account and let me know. Will keep you posted.

If I do end up closing the card, will the club passes and other goodies I received in the mail no longer work?

Lastly (and I apologize if this is in the wrong thread, its just related to my retention card), prior to doing 2BM for SP and Freedom (I don't see a 3rd offer of much significance), should I bring my balance down to $0 on my CO? If yes, do I then need to wait for my next billing cycle before doing the 2BM?


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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #294 on: November 10, 2011, 05:39:13 PM »
It would definitely help. You have to wait for the bank to report your $0 balance, normally takes a cycle of non-use.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #295 on: November 10, 2011, 05:52:09 PM »
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If I do end up closing the card, will the club passes and other goodies I received in the mail no longer wor

i believe eveything will work. club pass for sure

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #296 on: November 11, 2011, 10:38:07 AM »
Just got this email from Chase:

Dear Shmelly,

Thank you for the opportunity to assist you today.

Because the annual fee is consistent with the terms and
conditions of the credit card, I regret I am unable to
waive it on an open account.

We do offer a wide variety of reward-based and cash back
products, some without an annual fee, that you might find
more suitable to your needs. To view available products,
please visit chasecreditcards.com.

If you want to close the account, may I suggest you wait
until after the next billing statement as you would lose
miles for any unbilled transactions. To close the
account, please use any of the following options:

* Call us at the number listed below.
* Send us an e-mail using the Secure Message Center.
* Send a letter to the following address:

Cardmember Services
PO Box 15298
Wilmington, DE 19850-5298

If you have any further questions, please reply using the
Secure Message Center.

Thank you,

Shirley Mockler
E-mail Customer Service Representative

1-800-436-7927
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #297 on: November 11, 2011, 10:50:30 AM »
Nice of them to remind you:

"If you want to close the account, may I suggest you wait
until after the next billing statement as you would lose
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chase offering miles or credit to retain after first year
« Reply #298 on: November 15, 2011, 06:40:46 PM »
i recently posted a question  regarding churning or staying  after the first year when up for renewal
i called chase regarding my CONTINENTAL  card  to cancel they offered me a choice of either miles or credit in order not to cancel the card i took the credit  figured will offset the 85.00 fee
 

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #299 on: November 15, 2011, 07:38:31 PM »
i recently posted a question  regarding churning or staying  after the first year when up for renewal
i called chase regarding my CONTINENTAL  card  to cancel they offered me a choice of either miles or credit in order not to cancel the card i took the credit  figured will offset the 85.00 fee
 

How many miles/dollars did they offer?