Retention bonus
Aug 31, 2008, 2:41 pm
#106
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chicago Area
Posts: 369
My spending is much lower (explains why my retention bonus is lower) The majority of my spending is on United Chase Visa and Starwood Amex.
Interesting that I got a retention bonus on my United Chase Visa for the first time ever this year as well as the Starwood Amex.
Sep 11, 2008, 11:02 pm
#107
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 232
Got the same offer this week without any problems. My average spend is 3-4K per month.
Sep 17, 2008, 11:15 am
#109
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Central Pennsylvania
Programs: SPG/Marriott Lifetime Gold, Amtrak Guest Rewards, UA Silver
Posts: 536
Sep 25, 2008, 7:39 pm
#112
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Central Pennsylvania
Programs: SPG/Marriott Lifetime Gold, Amtrak Guest Rewards, UA Silver
Posts: 536
Sep 25, 2008, 9:03 pm
#113
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,751
Sep 26, 2008, 4:02 pm
#114
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Northport, NY
Posts: 1,732
I called 800-2DINERS yesterday and got the 2500 point offer. I spent over $40K last year on this card and I have had it since 1994 so I was not happy.I called the retention department directly today and got the same offer at first. After my pushing some, the CSR checked with his supervisor and was able to waive the $95. He mentioned that I had spent very little the past few months and that is why he needed approval to waive the fee. 
Perhaps next year I'll be sure to charge a lot just before my anniversary.
Perhaps next year I'll be sure to charge a lot just before my anniversary.
Sep 29, 2008, 4:10 pm
#115
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 384
No love to Canadian DC members
Well, I just called to cancel on the anniversary of my membership. The CSR asked why I wanted to cancel, and I said I couldn't justify the annual fee of $99. She asked me to hold, and then quickly returned. She asked me, "So you want to cancel because of the annual fee?" I said yes, expecting her to make an offer, but instead was told, "Ok, Sir, your card is cancelled with immediate effect. Will there be anything else today?"
It doesn't bother me, as I meant to cancel the card, but since Citi has rights to DC in the US and Canada, why is there such a different policy with regards to retention?
It doesn't bother me, as I meant to cancel the card, but since Citi has rights to DC in the US and Canada, why is there such a different policy with regards to retention?
Sep 29, 2008, 6:13 pm
#116
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,751
Since it's been over 3 years since GregL started this thread I think it's important to reemphasize that when seeking the best retention bonus the above phone # is the one that you want to call, not the basic 800-2DINERS that's on the back of the card.
Sep 30, 2008, 8:06 am
#118
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Rolling Lakes Yacht Club
Posts: 4,985
https://www.citibank.com/dinersus/js...egory=128518e8
Or
using points to cash:
Club Rewards Points-to-Cash: 15,000 points ($15,000 in charges) = $100 statement credit
The waive of the annual fee is always a better deal.
Sep 30, 2008, 9:06 am
#120
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Ashburn, VA (IAD/DCA/BWI)
Posts: 2,748
Actually, 8K points is worth only about $80.
https://www.citibank.com/dinersus/js...egory=128518e8
Or
using points to cash:
That would give 8K points a cash value of $ 53.33
The waive of the annual fee is always a better deal.
https://www.citibank.com/dinersus/js...egory=128518e8
Or
using points to cash:
That would give 8K points a cash value of $ 53.33
The waive of the annual fee is always a better deal.