My conversation with HSBC customer service

Me : I would like to request free annual fee for next year

Her : Sorry we have no such program at this moment

Me: OK, then I would like to cancel my credit card

Her: Ok, please wait a moment, we will assist you in a moment

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Her: Mam, we can cancel your annual fee if you agree to activate your card protection program with us

Me: Mmm no, I don't want that

Her: Ok then, if not, we have a program where you use your credit card 3 times in 2 weeks, for any amount, then we will cancel your annual fee

Me: 2 weeks?? I'm not even sure I'm going shopping in these 2 weeks. Just cancel my credit card.

Her: Ok, we will cancel your annual fee.

Me: ...........

A waste of phone minutes...