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American Express Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Hilton Honors Surpass

Annual fee, welcome offer, top earning categories, and key benefits — compared side-by-side using Perqt's catalog data.

American Express

Delta SkyMiles Gold

Annual fee
$150
Network
amex
Welcome value
—
Min spend
$3,000 / 6mo

Top earning rates

  • 2×Restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.
  • 2×Delta purchases
  • 1×All other eligible purchases

Key benefits

  • $200 Delta Flight Credit (Spend Tier) · $200
  • First Checked Bag Free · $140
  • $100 Delta Stays Credit · $100
  • $120 Rideshare Credit · $10
  • Amex Special Ticket Access · $0
Full American Express Delta SkyMiles Gold review

American Express

Hilton Honors Surpass

Annual fee
$150
Network
amex
Welcome value
~$520
Min spend
$3,000 / 6mo

Top earning rates

  • 12×Hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio · Hilton Honors
  • 6×U.S. restaurants
  • 6×U.S. supermarkets
  • 6×U.S. gas stations

Key benefits

  • Free Night Reward (Spend Tier) · $300
  • $200 Hilton Credit · $50
  • Hilton Honors® Gold Status · $0
  • National Emerald Club Executive Status · $0
  • Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance · $0
Full American Express Hilton Honors Surpass review

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