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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 #7720 on: March 20, 2023, 11:14:22 PM »
Personal Platinum 55K membership rewards points after 4K spending

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7721 on: March 21, 2023, 02:47:43 PM »
I'm new here and It's my first post (mazel tov)
I have a now a major purchase of over 6k and i wanted to get something sweet to it, which personal credit card can i open that has a good entry bonus, but not a opening fee (at least something that will be worth.
(for chase ink its too late, and I don't have a business)
my credit score is in the 800 club

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7722 on: March 21, 2023, 07:42:22 PM »
I'm new here and It's my first post (mazel tov)
I have a now a major purchase of over 6k and i wanted to get something sweet to it, which personal credit card can i open that has a good entry bonus, but not a opening fee (at least something that will be worth.
(for chase ink its too late, and I don't have a business)
my credit score is in the 800 club
Not necessarily too late, and you can open without an official business.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7723 on: March 21, 2023, 07:57:44 PM »
I'm new here and It's my first post (mazel tov)
I have a now a major purchase of over 6k and i wanted to get something sweet to it, which personal credit card can i open that has a good entry bonus, but not a opening fee (at least something that will be worth.
(for chase ink its too late, and I don't have a business)
my credit score is in the 800 club

I gave in and applied and got approved for the Amex platinum for $695 annual fee, but getting 150,000 bonus points after hitting the 6k , but I'm having second thoughts, can anyone explain if it's a good card or not worth it if I'm not in the air international more than once in every few years?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7724 on: March 21, 2023, 09:22:53 PM »

I gave in and applied and got approved for the Amex platinum for $695 annual fee, but getting 150,000 bonus points after hitting the 6k , but I'm having second thoughts, can anyone explain if it's a good card or not worth it if I'm not in the air international more than once in every few years?
Try posting in the right thread, although this thread can help you with the annual fees. There is a good post on DDMS going through all the benefits so you can see what you would use and what you wouldn't.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7725 on: March 27, 2023, 01:17:01 PM »
Amex Personal Platinum: 30k points after spending $3k within 3 months.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7726 on: April 04, 2023, 01:46:27 PM »
Took a Retention Bonus for Amex Personal Plat on 04/05/22.

Chatted to cancel today and Agent said I'm still within 12 months and I may lose the bonus unless I cancel after the 5th

Deadline to get annual fee refunded is the 6th.

What should I do? Will canceling tomorrow risk adverse action from Amex?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7727 on: April 04, 2023, 02:06:20 PM »
$175, no spend on Amex Biz Gold. Didn't take it

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7728 on: April 18, 2023, 06:52:13 PM »
If someone accidentally closed a Chase card and reallocated the credit limit will they still allow reopening within 30 days?
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7729 on: April 18, 2023, 06:59:45 PM »
Quote from: DoctorOfCredit
Chase allows you to reopen a card soon after it was closed, even if it was closed on purpose, and certainly if there was a miscommunication.

Most people are told that it can be reinstated for 30-days, but others were able to reopen at 45 days (1), three months (1) or even 6 months (1). One person had success getting their Chase cards reinstated almost a year after they were shut down; their account number remained the same, and no hard pull was done.

Note that if you transferred over your credit line to a different card when closing, you won’t be able to get the old account reinstated. Worth leaving $500 credit line if there’s a chance you’ll want to reopen later.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7730 on: April 18, 2023, 08:59:28 PM »

That information is 6 years old and I’ve seen DPs of it working
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7731 on: April 20, 2023, 11:38:20 AM »
BofA Virgin Atlantic card: Offered $200 for $3K spend.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7732 on: April 23, 2023, 04:48:41 PM »
Capitol one spark, Annual fee waived
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7733 on: April 23, 2023, 06:06:03 PM »
Ihg platinum card. 50% Annual fee waived

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7734 on: April 23, 2023, 08:21:26 PM »
Ihg platinum card. 50% Annual fee waived
i was offered to downgrade to the no fee version
how much was your spend ?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7735 on: April 24, 2023, 09:31:42 AM »
Ihg platinum card. 50% Annual fee waived
Same, thanks
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7737 on: April 24, 2023, 10:05:33 AM »
Asked for it outright?
Yes, first they misheard and checked for promotional offers. Then, I said, No, Retention offers - for keeping the card open, and they found it.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7738 on: April 24, 2023, 10:23:30 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.
Thank you

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #7739 on: April 24, 2023, 10:33:00 AM »
Have the ihg premier card. $89 AF
They gave a $50 statement credit