Originally Posted by
Wozza2404
People have reported success with having a pro rata refund on the Plat after a few months and keeping the points (provided they've already been exchanged for Avios).
I'll certainly be looking at doing something similar after I cancel my plat, wait 6 months to become a "new customer", and then reapply.
It is in the terms and conditions that you get a pro-rata refund ... It is not discretionary.