Join Date: May 2011
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I'm not sure if the OP is looking for this kind of data point, but:
1) I booked an AMEX FHR hotel in April 2022 - got the $200 credit immediately
2) Cancelled the booking a few days later due to a change of plans - was refunded
3) However, the $200 credit was never clawed back (something I didn't notice)
4) I booked another AMEX FHR hotel stay in September 2022, thinking I would get the $200 credit
5) I called in a few weeks later - the Amex agent reminded me I got the $200 credit in April and it was never clawed back, so I wasn't due another $200 credit (I had honestly forgotten)
It seems like clawback activity is hit or miss. If I were OP I would be expecting a clawback and proceed as if it were going to occur shortly