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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 #1460 on: May 12, 2013, 03:34:15 AM »
exactly. He did pay it,and was looking to get a pro rated part back,when they offered him the 50k
He should close once the 50k post. He may even get another 50k offer... ;D

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1461 on: May 14, 2013, 01:35:24 AM »
I was denied a retention bonus by chase on my united card claiming that since its a partner card there is nothing they can offer me. :(

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1462 on: May 14, 2013, 01:58:57 AM »
I was denied a retention bonus by chase on my united card claiming that since its a partner card there is nothing they can offer me. :(
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1463 on: May 19, 2013, 11:32:01 AM »
is SP a no go ? HUCA'd 2 times...

just got 2,000 :) (better than nothing) just stayed on the line waited and let him speak till he began to talk :)

Second card a no go...5 times HUCA'd
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1464 on: May 20, 2013, 12:23:28 AM »
after 5 HUCA's and 2 SM's on my 6th call i got a $100 statement credit for my UA MPE instead of $95 AF.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1465 on: May 20, 2013, 12:46:48 AM »
after 5 HUCA's and 2 SM's on my 6th call i got a $100 statement credit for my UA MPE instead of $95 AF.
Wow seems like they are getting tougher. Way to go!

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1466 on: May 20, 2013, 12:59:47 AM »
I was denied a retention bonus by chase on my united card claiming that since its a partner card there is nothing they can offer me. :(
after 5 HUCA's and 2 SM's on my 6th call i got a $100 statement credit for my UA MPE instead of $95 AF.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1467 on: May 20, 2013, 01:31:29 AM »

the guy told me 'it is clearly not a retention bonus rather its a incentive to keep the card'.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1468 on: May 20, 2013, 01:34:53 AM »
the guy told me 'it is clearly not a retention bonus rather its a incentive to keep the card'
I was denied a retention bonus by chase on my united card claiming that since its a partner card there is nothing they can offer me. :(
so there you have it don't ask for a retention, rather an incentive to keep the card 8)

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1469 on: May 20, 2013, 01:38:24 AM »
the guy told me 'it is clearly not a retention bonus rather its a incentive to keep the card'.
I have been told on my UA card that it's retention. Just sayin.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1470 on: May 20, 2013, 01:40:59 AM »
I have been told on my UA card that it's retention. Just sayin.
hmmm seems like its def a ymmv situation

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1471 on: May 20, 2013, 01:53:54 AM »
hmmm seems like its def a ymmv situation
The wording is not really what matters so long as you are not paying an AF.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1472 on: May 20, 2013, 02:09:43 AM »
The wording is not really what matters so long as you are not paying an AF.
wise words ;D

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1473 on: May 20, 2013, 04:52:12 AM »
The wording is not really what matters so long as you are not paying an AF.

Can you say approx how much you spend a year on card . Thanks

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1474 on: May 20, 2013, 08:12:27 AM »
The wording is not really what matters so long as you are not paying an AF.
+1
Semantics, IMHO.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1475 on: May 20, 2013, 09:25:52 AM »
Can you say approx how much you spend a year on card . Thanks
on the UA card? Exactly 25K :)

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1476 on: May 20, 2013, 12:49:17 PM »
on the UA card? Exactly 25K :)

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1477 on: May 21, 2013, 11:23:06 AM »
AF waived on my Citi Amex, plus a bonus 500 miles each month I spend $500 for the next 16 months. I didn't even ask for a retention bonus, just called and asked when my annual fee is due and the guy offered it to me.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1478 on: June 03, 2013, 12:14:11 PM »
did amex and chase crack down on retention bonuses?? I've had no success with united  BA SPG and some others. or is this still a case of HUCA?

Does SPG offer a free anniversary night? is there a reason to keep that card open?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #1479 on: June 03, 2013, 12:27:12 PM »
Does SPG offer a free anniversary night? is there a reason to keep that card open?
No
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