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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 #120 on: January 14, 2011, 04:45:21 PM »
Let me guess, an SPG personal, since it can't be churned.

I recall Dan recently saying that before his last churn of the SP AMEX, his other SPG cards were already closed. I didn't catch anything about personal or biz. Perhaps Dan himself can fill us in.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #121 on: January 15, 2011, 05:47:32 PM »
yes im
that deal has only been out for a short while, no where near an anniversary??

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #122 on: January 16, 2011, 10:45:15 AM »
that deal has only been out for a short while, no where near an anniversary??
i got a personal offer for 50k for a gold then i got an offer to upgrade to platinum for 20k points and now its already year

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #123 on: January 16, 2011, 01:20:04 PM »
I recently cancelled my AMEX gold card for two reasons...I had signed up for a new one and received the sign-up bonus, and the yearly fee was due. They didn't offer me anything...they just shut it down.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #124 on: January 16, 2011, 05:35:29 PM »
I recently cancelled my AMEX gold card for two reasons...I had signed up for a new one and received the sign-up bonus, and the yearly fee was due. They didn't offer me anything...they just shut it down.
same here.. didnt even blink an eye.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #125 on: January 16, 2011, 05:58:05 PM »
Just closed an spg biz. closed without blinking an eye.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #126 on: January 16, 2011, 06:53:11 PM »
I recently cancelled my AMEX gold card for two reasons...I had signed up for a new one and received the sign-up bonus, and the yearly fee was due. They didn't offer me anything...they just shut it down.
you received a new sign up bonus even though you hadn't yet closed the existing card?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #127 on: January 16, 2011, 07:46:55 PM »
I recently cancelled my AMEX gold card for two reasons...I had signed up for a new one and received the sign-up bonus, and the yearly fee was due. They didn't offer me anything...they just shut it down.
They didn't offer me anything either, you need to pretend to be offended and ask what they can do to keep your business.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #128 on: January 17, 2011, 05:22:04 AM »
you received a new sign up bonus even though you hadn't yet closed the existing card?
i did that.. and i got my bonuses...

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #129 on: January 17, 2011, 04:35:53 PM »
Let me guess, an SPG personal, since it can't be churned.
what means since it can't be churned

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #130 on: January 17, 2011, 04:38:15 PM »
what means since it can't be churned

It means that (officially) you can't get the signup bonus twice.
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #131 on: January 24, 2011, 05:15:19 AM »
i called up amex to cancel my starwood business card- and told them i love this card, but i see im being charged a yearly fee now, right now i cant pay that amount, is there anything they can do to help, and the guy says yes sure- i can downgrade your card to a free card. so i said and they have the benefits of starwood card? so he said no.. i cant offer you anything cus there are many cards that dont have an annual fee.. i said ok thanks.. i guess ill call up a bit later to cancel my card cus i cant do it right now i just need to sort things out first on it. and he says, well ma'am if you want i can cancel that for you right now, no need to wait. i said oh thanks sir, ill call back. ok.. seems this will be harder than i thought!

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #132 on: January 24, 2011, 05:24:24 AM »
i called up amex to cancel my starwood business card- and told them i love this card, but i see im being charged a yearly fee now, right now i cant pay that amount, is there anything they can do to help, and the guy says yes sure- i can downgrade your card to a free card. so i said and they have the benefits of starwood card? so he said no.. i cant offer you anything cus there are many cards that dont have an annual fee.. i said ok thanks.. i guess ill call up a bit later to cancel my card cus i cant do it right now i just need to sort things out first on it. and he says, well ma'am if you want i can cancel that for you right now, no need to wait. i said oh thanks sir, ill call back. ok.. seems this will be harder than i thought!
called up again 5 mnts later- and the guy this time was very positive in helping me receive points, but he came back on the line and said there was nothing he can do.. bla bla bla... so i guess ill be calling back again! i think also i gotta call a bit later when more offices are open... cus the membership desk isnt open yet. hope ill hear good news.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #133 on: January 24, 2011, 05:25:37 AM »
called up again 5 mnts later- and the guy this time was very positive in helping me receive points, but he came back on the line and said there was nothing he can do.. bla bla bla... so i guess ill be calling back again! i think also i gotta call a bit later when more offices are open... cus the membership desk isnt open yet. hope ill hear good news.

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #134 on: January 24, 2011, 05:47:39 PM »
The membership desk?
ya thats what they said.. anyhow update... i called back again and they were able to issue me 3000 points, and the supervisor said very nicely- thats her limit and thats more than she can offer... so well i got 3000 for amex business...
now how long do i have to wait to cancel my card and not pay membership fee?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #135 on: January 25, 2011, 09:04:40 AM »
ya thats what they said.. anyhow update... i called back again and they were able to issue me 3000 points, and the supervisor said very nicely- thats her limit and thats more than she can offer... so well i got 3000 for amex business...
now how long do i have to wait to cancel my card and not pay membership fee?
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #136 on: January 25, 2011, 09:28:10 AM »
wow! I like how u don't give up...
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #137 on: January 25, 2011, 05:06:26 PM »
Im having a hard time getting anything for my SPG Amex.   I called a dozen times. Two different reps gave me 500 points but no one was willing to either waive the fee, or give me a few thousand miles. Any tips for the best way to convince them? They seem fine with me canceling!
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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #138 on: January 25, 2011, 05:21:58 PM »
Im having a hard time getting anything for my SPG Amex.   I called a dozen times. Two different reps gave me 500 miles but no one was willing to either waive the fee, or give me a few thousand miles. Any tips for the best way to convince them? They seem fine with me canceling!
how much have you spent on the card?

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Re: Credit Card Retention Bonuses
« Reply #139 on: January 25, 2011, 05:26:03 PM »
how much have you spent on the card?
$30,000        I just called again and got another 1500 points. How many times can I get points before they realized I called already and got points?   They didn't ask me to committ to keeping it because of the points, so I still have a right to cancel and can potentially still get more retention bonus points.