Originally Posted by Dr Jabadski

3rd report this month of this identical offer. I too was (very) surprised, particularly when the offer was still available a week after my first call. Nice to be offered something that clearly 100% offsets the AF even at the most basic valuation of a penny a point, even better considering more common valuations of 1.7 to 2.2 (pennies), 35% redemption rebate and other perks.

It would be outstanding if we could figure out AmEx’s secret sauce regarding retention offers.

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Past few years almost all my AmEx bonuses have been SUBs for NLL biz Golds and Plats (which usually post within a few days of meeting the minimum spend regardless of statement date or payment). I’ve solicited few retention offers and accepted even fewer. I know AmEx states “8-12 weeks” (or “whenever we darn well like”) but I’ve forgotten the usual timing for posting of retention offer points or miles.

For a biz Gold or Plat card accepted retention offer, when (after meeting required spend) should the MR points post to one’s MR balance ?

(Slightly OT but I couldn’t find the proper thread and I didn’t want to post similar question on 2 threads.) For an affiliated card (Delta, Marriott, etc.), when (after meeting required spend) should the SUB miles or points post to one’s affiliated balance ?)

Thank you.