Met $5k spend before first statement closed
$450 AF posted same day first statement closed (1/8)
65k points posted in AA account day after statement closed
A few days later (Sunday), sent SM asking to close card (TC state that AF is refundable only if card is closed within 30 days of AF posting)
By that evening, the card was closed and was told AF was refunded.
Refund was credited this morning, points still in AA account.