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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 #6500 on: February 19, 2019, 11:23:13 AM »
did they offer you better if you spend x amout?
I asked but no

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6501 on: February 19, 2019, 11:24:37 AM »
Got 8k Mr points. No spend
Whoever was being me מקנא.... I'm under financial review now...

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6502 on: February 20, 2019, 12:17:50 AM »
Whoever was being me מקנא.... I'm under financial review now...
Half the world is. Some wave now

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6503 on: February 20, 2019, 02:24:20 AM »
Whoever was being me מקנא.... I'm under financial review now...
Good luck. All issuers are in a panic mode, I had Chase, Barclays and Citi during the last 6 months lower the limit on several cards I had a very high limit on, e.g Citi Costco business lowered from $58000 to $10000 for no reason other than you have very high credit limits with us and others  etc
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6504 on: February 20, 2019, 05:43:03 AM »
Good luck. All issuers are in a panic mode

Why is that?

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« Reply #6505 on: February 20, 2019, 06:52:58 AM »
Why is that?
Maybe they read DDF, and saw what was happening in the PSA thread ;-)

They will be taking a large hit if people can't pay them back.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6506 on: February 20, 2019, 05:31:18 PM »
SW (personal) Plus ($69 AF)

$35 statement credit

no spend

Not sure it makes sense (especially since i have the SW Premier Business).

Comments on that welcome.


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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6507 on: March 09, 2019, 04:05:09 PM »
No retention offer on Barclay Aviator Red - cancelled card as a result.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6508 on: March 11, 2019, 10:51:28 AM »
have people been getting anything on amex business plat?

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« Reply #6509 on: March 11, 2019, 07:43:04 PM »
have people been getting anything on amex business plat?
For me, no.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6510 on: March 11, 2019, 07:45:01 PM »
For me, no.
+1, but I should call again now.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6511 on: March 11, 2019, 07:48:24 PM »
+1, but I should call again now.
It is getting worse, I had 3 AF hit, none offered anything, Aviator, Aviator Business, Citi AA.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6512 on: March 11, 2019, 07:50:39 PM »
It is getting worse, I had 3 AF hit, none offered anything, Aviator, Aviator Business, Citi AA.
So far I'm 0 for 2, but I'll definitely keep calling.
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« Reply #6513 on: March 11, 2019, 07:51:26 PM »
So far I'm 0 for 2, but I'll definitely keep calling.
I am going to try one more time .
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6514 on: March 12, 2019, 12:43:04 AM »
Marriott and ink hit, they not giving anything gonna call again

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6515 on: March 12, 2019, 06:20:29 AM »
Anyone ever get for BofA?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6516 on: March 12, 2019, 04:11:57 PM »
Got: (US) Amex Gold spend $2000 in three months earn 15,000 bonus points.

Should I try for better retention?





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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6517 on: March 12, 2019, 07:46:01 PM »
Jet Blue Business card waived AF however rep mentioned that it's a once in a lifetime courtesy... (not sure what to make of that)
One thing is for sure, it's the end of my Jet Blue Plus card, unless I'm missing something...

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #6518 on: March 12, 2019, 08:02:10 PM »
have people been getting anything on amex business plat?
friend of mine was offered 50K points for $40K spend and closed the card, while someone else I know was offered 30K points on the spot + 50K points for $40K spend and accepted the offer

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« Reply #6519 on: March 13, 2019, 03:18:40 PM »
have people been getting anything on amex business plat?
Just got offered 5k+5k for 3k spend. They're getting very aggressive about convincing you to downgrade rather than offer a bonus it seems