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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 #6460 on: January 27, 2019, 11:03:13 PM »
I was not offered anything , same last year.
I'm talking about a new card that was only opened so far for 11 months....Should I wait for af to hit?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6461 on: January 28, 2019, 12:13:21 AM »
I'm talking about a new card that was only opened so far for 11 months....Should I wait for af to hit?
Wait till 13th month.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6462 on: January 28, 2019, 12:15:42 AM »
I was not offered anything , same last year.
+1. Was offered last year, but nothing this year.
Intresing, I called 2 days before 13th month  was nothing there, the day of 13th month I got the above offer.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6463 on: January 30, 2019, 03:43:17 PM »
Jet blue annual fee. Called numerous times sent message, and being told they can't offer me anything. They won't even let me downgrade.....

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6464 on: January 30, 2019, 04:51:33 PM »
Jet blue annual fee. Called numerous times sent message, and being told they can't offer me anything. They won't even let me downgrade.....
Was literally a 2 minute call for me. I was surprised. They offered to refund the fee right away. What year is it for you?

On the other hand, Amex promised me a $95 statement credit for the SPG Amex personal and I still don't have it months later. Seems like the rep who promised it to me was a regular customer service who can't give retention bonuses, and he didn't leave any notes on my account. I made them look up the recordings where he clearly says that he will give it to me, but I have gotten nowhere so far.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6465 on: January 30, 2019, 05:59:39 PM »
Was literally a 2 minute call for me. I was surprised. They offered to refund the fee right away. What year is it for you?

On the other hand, Amex promised me a $95 statement credit for the SPG Amex personal and I still don't have it months later. Seems like the rep who promised it to me was a regular customer service who can't give retention bonuses, and he didn't leave any notes on my account. I made them look up the recordings where he clearly says that he will give it to me, but I have gotten nowhere so far.
2nd year. First AF.
They put me on hold to "talk" to customer service and won't offer anything.
I called a few times:(

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6466 on: January 30, 2019, 06:03:24 PM »
2nd year. First AF.
They put me on hold to "talk" to customer service and won't offer anything.
I called a few times:(
How much did you spend?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6467 on: January 30, 2019, 06:07:47 PM »
Not much. I offered to start spending, and they just kept saying no Im sorry

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6468 on: January 30, 2019, 06:11:05 PM »
Ah, I spent about $20k. Wish I had managed to spend $50k for the Mosaic status, but I have no clue about MS.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6469 on: February 03, 2019, 03:45:14 PM »
what is the retentation number of BofA?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6470 on: February 03, 2019, 06:07:34 PM »
Jet blue annual fee. Called numerous times sent message, and being told they can't offer me anything. They won't even let me downgrade.....
Ask for a supervisor right away with Barclays, front line reps can't do anything.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6471 on: February 05, 2019, 11:10:27 AM »
Same, or $300.
correct . obviously took the points option.

Did you call in only after your af hit or in middle of year?
called in after AF hit

Did you have heavy spending on the card?
maybe $5k monthly . wouldnt really call that heavy

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6472 on: February 10, 2019, 02:56:21 PM »
My $595 af hitthis 1s the 13th month the card is open....They are not offering me aanything...Any ideas?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6473 on: February 10, 2019, 02:58:27 PM »
My $595 af hitthis 1s the 13th month the card is open....They are not offering me aanything...Any ideas?
With Amex , for the last few years I was never given anything on all 7 cards, some have been lucky and received nice offers . I have no idea on what basis are their decisions based.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6474 on: February 10, 2019, 03:06:11 PM »
With Amex , for the last few years I was never given anything on all 7 cards, some have been lucky and received nice offers . I have no idea on what basis are their decisions based.
K tx...Anything to do to trigger?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6475 on: February 10, 2019, 03:08:04 PM »
K tx...Anything to do to trigger?
No idea, I do a good amount of spend, and I called a few times for each card, same result no offers.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6476 on: February 10, 2019, 03:18:41 PM »
Closing month 13 forsure wont have clawback?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6477 on: February 10, 2019, 03:23:25 PM »
Closing month 13 forsure wont have clawback?

nothing in this industry is "forsure" but yes after 13month you should be fine.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6478 on: February 10, 2019, 03:45:07 PM »
Barclays Jetblue, Called in, no retention bonus. Only had ~1K spend. However I spent >50k on the Biz version. will see what happens when that is up for renewal.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6479 on: February 10, 2019, 04:34:42 PM »
nothing in this industry is "forsure" but yes after 13month you should be fine.
read more here : https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=91409.msg2056590#msg2056590

Presumably the SPG Luxury upgrade should be okay since its a cobranded card