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Delta SkyMiles Gold

Annual fee
$150
Network
amex
Type
personal

It earns Delta SkyMiles, including elevated rewards on eligible Delta purchases, at U.S. supermarkets, and at restaurants worldwide, with 1 mile per dollar on other eligible purchases.

American Express Delta SkyMiles Gold

Heads up: Rates, fees, and welcome offers below are pulled directly from the issuer and refreshed continuously. Confirm final terms on the issuer site before applying.

Perqt Analysis

Three ways to value this card. Only one of them is yours.

01Published
$700

What the issuer advertises.

02Realistic
$580

Pays out with no hoops.

03Yours
Open your wallet

From your real spend and redemptions.

$120 of the advertised value — 17% — comes with strings attached.

Why Perqt says this
  • $700 advertised across 5 benefits.
  • $120 (17%) needs a booking, enrollment, or deadline.
  • Biggest credit — $120 Rideshare Credit, $120 — comes with conditions.
  • $200 Delta Flight Credit (Spend Tier) ($200) posts automatically. No hoops.
  • No-hoops value covers 387% of the annual fee.
Better fit if
  • You'll actually use $120 Rideshare Credit.
  • You'll actually use $200 Delta Flight Credit (Spend Tier).
  • 2× on Delta purchases matches your spend.
Probably not if
  • You won't use $120 Rideshare Credit.
How Perqt calculates this

Welcome offer

Earn 60,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $4,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.

Minimum spend
$4,000
Within
6 mo
First-year annual fee waived

Earning rates

  • All other purchases
    1×
    miles
    Delta SkyMiles
  • Top earn
    Delta purchases
    purchases made directly with Delta
    2×
    miles
    Delta SkyMiles
  • Top earn
    U.S. supermarkets
    2×
    miles
    Delta SkyMiles
  • Top earn
    Restaurants
    worldwide
    2×
    miles
    Delta SkyMiles

On-card benefits & credits

  • $200 Delta Flight Credit (Spend Tier)
    $200
    /Annual

    After $10,000 in eligible calendar-year card purchases, receive one $200 Delta eCredit for future eligible Delta flight purchases. Unlocks after $10,000 calendar-year spend on the card.

  • Second checked bag free on domestic Delta flights
    $140
    /Annual

    The second checked bag is free on qualifying domestic Delta itineraries for the Basic Card Member and eligible travelers on the same reservation. The bag must meet Delta’s standard size and weight rules.

  • First checked bag free
    $140
    /Annual

    The first checked bag is free on eligible international and domestic Delta flights. The Basic Card Member’s SkyMiles number must be on the reservation; eligible companions on the same reservation can also receive the waiver, up to nine waivers.

  • $100 Delta Stays Credit
    $100
    /Annual

    Receive up to $100 per calendar year for eligible prepaid hotel or vacation-rental bookings made through Delta Stays on delta.com.

  • $120 Rideshare Credit
    $10
    /Monthly

    After the first card renewal, enrolled card accounts can receive up to $10 per month on eligible U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers.

  • Extended Warranty
    $0
    /Annual

    Eligible U.S. purchases with original manufacturer warranties of five years or less may receive up to one additional year of warranty coverage.

  • American Express Venue Collection
    $0
    /Annual

    Eligible cardholders can use dedicated entrances or fast lanes at select venues. After enrollment, receive 10% back on qualifying concessions purchases, up to $250 per calendar year.

  • Global Assist Hotline
    $0
    /Annual

    Provides 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination when traveling more than 100 miles from home, including medical and legal referrals, emergency cash wires and missing-luggage assistance. Third-party service costs remain the cardholder’s responsibility.

  • No foreign transaction fees
    $0
    /Annual

    American Express charges no foreign transaction fee on card purchases made outside the United States, although merchants or ATMs may impose their own fees.

  • Pay with Miles
    $0
    /Annual

    Redeem SkyMiles toward eligible Delta tickets at up to $50 off for every 5,000 miles when booking through delta.com.

  • Amex Special Ticket Access
    $0
    /Annual

    Access Amex Presale Tickets and Amex Reserved Tickets for select sports, music and other events, subject to availability.

  • Zone 5 Priority Boarding
    $0
    /Annual

    Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on eligible Delta and Delta Connection flights when the Basic Card Member’s SkyMiles number is included on the reservation. The benefit can extend to passengers on the same reservation, up to nine total.

  • TakeOff 15 award discount
    $0
    /Annual

    Save at least 15% on the mileage portion of eligible Delta award tickets booked through delta.com or the Fly Delta app. Partner-operated flights, taxes and fees are excluded.

  • Purchase Protection
    $0
    /Annual

    Eligible purchases may be covered against accidental damage or theft for up to 90 days from purchase. Coverage is up to $1,000 per covered purchase and $50,000 per calendar year.

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