Aug 6, 2016, 2:18 pm
Last edit by: Boraxo
Summary of Retention Offers
4/3/2013
Spend:?; Retention offer: $37.50 + 5,000 miles; Result: Keep.
7/21/2013
Spend:?; Retention offer: $75 + 5,000 miles; Result: Keep.
7/22/2013
Spend: 35-40k annually; Retention offer: APR reduction, AF refund, 5,000 miles; Result: Keep.
11/29/2013
Spend: $3K annually; Retention offer: None; Result: Conversion to Bank Americard Travel Rewards card.
11/25/2015
Spend :$1K annually; Retention offer: 2,500 miles; Result: Keep.
8/4/2016
Spend: $2,800 annually; Retention offer: None; Result: Closure.
10/15/2016
Spend: $1,100 in 11 months; Retention offer: None; Result: Closure.
01/03/2017
Spend :$1K annually; Retention offer: 2,500 miles; Result: Keep.
01/03/2017
Spend :$15K annually; Retention offer: Convert to BA Travel Rewards Card; Result: Closure.
09/04/2020
No Retention offer: Result: Closure
9/25/2020
Spend $700 annually. No retention offer. Result: Uncertain, may close.
4/3/2013
Spend:?; Retention offer: $37.50 + 5,000 miles; Result: Keep.
7/21/2013
Spend:?; Retention offer: $75 + 5,000 miles; Result: Keep.
7/22/2013
Spend: 35-40k annually; Retention offer: APR reduction, AF refund, 5,000 miles; Result: Keep.
11/29/2013
Spend: $3K annually; Retention offer: None; Result: Conversion to Bank Americard Travel Rewards card.
11/25/2015
Spend :$1K annually; Retention offer: 2,500 miles; Result: Keep.
8/4/2016
Spend: $2,800 annually; Retention offer: None; Result: Closure.
10/15/2016
Spend: $1,100 in 11 months; Retention offer: None; Result: Closure.
01/03/2017
Spend :$1K annually; Retention offer: 2,500 miles; Result: Keep.
01/03/2017
Spend :$15K annually; Retention offer: Convert to BA Travel Rewards Card; Result: Closure.
09/04/2020
No Retention offer: Result: Closure
9/25/2020
Spend $700 annually. No retention offer. Result: Uncertain, may close.
AS Bank of America (BofA) Visa: Retention/Conversion?
Sep 24, 2013, 12:31 pm
#31
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: FAT
Programs: AA mm, Hilton Dime, Hyatt Xpl.& PC Plat, Miracle Fruit-su club
Posts: 1,694
Called to see about waiving fee or converting to a no-fee on my Business Visa and got an "interesting" response - 'if you want to keep the MP card, we can only waive $50 - that's the only part of the fee we control...' Probably should have HUCA, but that was enough to keep me.
Sep 29, 2013, 12:15 am
#32
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 249
Any advise as to how to keep a companion voucher that is due to expire live for another six months or so? If I were to buy a refundable ticket for two using the companion voucher for one of them and then cancel the tickets in six months would the companion certificate still be live, or would I just lose it as it would be past the expiration date?
TIA,
Felicity
TIA,
Felicity
Sep 29, 2013, 3:14 am
#33
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,953
Any advise as to how to keep a companion voucher that is due to expire live for another six months or so? If I were to buy a refundable ticket for two using the companion voucher for one of them and then cancel the tickets in six months would the companion certificate still be live, or would I just lose it as it would be past the expiration date?
TIA,
Felicity
TIA,
Felicity
Sep 30, 2013, 8:41 am
#34
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: BOS
Programs: MR, UR, AA, AS, HH Gold, SPG Gold, HGP, RR
Posts: 708
10/4: Did an online chat to find out where my new card was and also where is my $75 credit for the AF that was charged on 9/12. Was advised that the AF carries over to the converted card and would not be credited. Completely the opposite of what I was told when I called to convert. Escalated to a supervisor and was told the same. The conversion of the card takes the AF with it even though the card I converted to has no AF. He said that the card is no fee only for newly opened credit cards. Told them I was not paying AF on a no fee card and to cancel. What a waste of my time. Should have just canceled on my original call.
Last edited by SquarePeg; Oct 4, 2013 at 9:25 am
Oct 22, 2013, 12:22 pm
#35
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: BOS
Programs: MR, UR, AA, AS, HH Gold, SPG Gold, HGP, RR
Posts: 708
Have to rant re BoA. Called today to cancel my mothers card for her. Got same exact offer to change to a no fee card. Told the rep what had happened with my card and she said absolutely COULD convert to no fee rewards card. Said she was putting credit for AF right then. We all know the adage about insanity... But have to see if it works this time. Of course either way I'll be ticked off.
Jul 18, 2014, 12:58 am
#39
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: PHX
Programs: AS MVP, HH Diamond
Posts: 3,259
7/17/14 - Called(separtely) to cancel a business and a personal card. No offer to waive or reduce the annual fees. Closed both. I gather I can just get another one in a couple of months with another bonus...
Jul 18, 2014, 9:58 am
#41
Formerly known as FTRox87
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: TX
Programs: AA/US 1M, AS, BA, CX, EK, EY, JL, KE, LH, NH, OS, QF, QR, TG, UA/CO | *$G
Posts: 1,428
interesting last few posts... I was JUST gonna bump this thread after coming across it via search and reading from the start. I was wondering if folks were keeping these around, it looks like last few posters are cancelling.
too bad there are no good retention offers lately. btw just curious, for those not renewing, how much time do you have to cancel? is it the standard 30 days from when the AF posts? or 30 days after the statement closes in which the AF posted?
same deal for the biz and personal cards?
too bad there are no good retention offers lately. btw just curious, for those not renewing, how much time do you have to cancel? is it the standard 30 days from when the AF posts? or 30 days after the statement closes in which the AF posted?
same deal for the biz and personal cards?
Jul 20, 2014, 2:59 am
#42
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,440
Jul 21, 2014, 7:05 am
#44
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: BOS
Programs: MR, UR, AA, AS, HH Gold, SPG Gold, HGP, RR
Posts: 708
interesting last few posts... I was JUST gonna bump this thread after coming across it via search and reading from the start. I was wondering if folks were keeping these around, it looks like last few posters are cancelling.
too bad there are no good retention offers lately. btw just curious, for those not renewing, how much time do you have to cancel? is it the standard 30 days from when the AF posts? or 30 days after the statement closes in which the AF posted?
same deal for the biz and personal cards?
too bad there are no good retention offers lately. btw just curious, for those not renewing, how much time do you have to cancel? is it the standard 30 days from when the AF posts? or 30 days after the statement closes in which the AF posted?
same deal for the biz and personal cards?
Jul 22, 2014, 12:47 am
#45
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 599
I don't want to be stuck with the annual fee just because I'm waiting for companion code.
