Like I said, I too expected same. Even higher hopes with that 3.6 years card with usage of 2.2L in all those years.
I asked for card closure,
support person asked me reason,
told annual fee is the problem.
Support person reconfirmed about closure, said if waived or no annual fee I'll continue, but that person said not possible.
I said if no fee waiver, please close the card (hoping that after this request retention team will call, even though previous attempt they didn't called)
took the request said it will process in 3 days.
next day received message your card closed as per my request.
deactivated, not allowing for further purchases.
within 2 weeks received noc through email and physical.