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American Express Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Schwab Platinum

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

Lower annual fee: American Express Delta SkyMiles PlatinumBigger welcome offer: American Express Delta SkyMiles Platinum

American Express

Delta SkyMiles Platinum

Annual fee
$350
Network
amex
Welcome value
$840
Min spend
$6,000 / 6mo

Top earning rates

  • 3×Delta purchases · Delta SkyMiles
  • 3×Hotels · Delta SkyMiles
  • 2×Restaurants · Delta SkyMiles
  • 2×Supermarkets · Delta SkyMiles

Key benefits

  • $150 Delta Stays Credit · $150
  • Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee credit · $120
  • $120 Resy Credit · $10
  • $120 Rideshare Credit · $10
  • MQD Boost · $0
Full American Express Delta SkyMiles Platinum review

American Express

Schwab Platinum

Annual fee
$695
Network
amex
Welcome value
$800
Min spend
$8,000 / 6mo

Top earning rates

  • 5×Flights · Membership Rewards
  • 5×Hotels · Membership Rewards
  • 1×All other purchases · Membership Rewards

Key benefits

  • Annual Schwab Appreciation Bonus · $1000
  • $300 Equinox Credit · $300
  • $600 Hotel Credit · $300
  • Cruise Privileges Program · $300
  • $300 SoulCycle At-Home Bike Credit · $300
Full American Express Schwab Platinum review

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