Personally, after i did the up and down, i cancelled the card so i can start the clock on the one year wait before you can get the bonus again. I have other cards which mostly meet the same benefits as the BRG.
i just got approved for the bgr. i need to spend 5k to get 50k. do i have to spend the 5k before i do the upgrade.
i am not looking for the 200 credit, only the extra 25k...TIA