Originally Posted by
VegasGambler
If I start using it a little (say, $50-$100 per month, every month) is there any chance that this flag will be lifted and they will let me keep the account open when the card expires? Or should I just give up?
Perhaps? Since you want to keep this card active, I recommend showing some activity 3 or 4 times a year for as long as you keep it. Does not need to be for much, just enough to show the bank that it is not a dormant account. I recommend doing this for all cards that you intend to keep long term, especially if you do not have other relationships with the bank e.g. checking, savings, investment accts.