Offer Alert: The Delta American Express is an all time high!
Delta & American Express are offering the highest ever SkyMiles bonus across the Delta branded Gold & Platinum American Express cards!
Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express | Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express | |
Opening Bonus Miles | Earn 50,000 bonus miles after you make $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card within your first 3 months | Earn 70,000 bonus miles and 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) after spending $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months |
Opening Bonus Statement Credit | Earn a $50 statement credit after you make a Delta purchase with your new Card within your first 3 months | Earn a $100 statement credit after you make a Delta purchase with your new Card within your first 3 months |
Earn Miles | 2x miles per dollar on Delta purchases 1x miles per dollar on all other purchases |
2x miles per dollar on Delta purchases 1x miles per dollar on all other purchases |
Annual Fee | $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95 | $195 |
Companion Certificate | – | Receive a Domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year upon renewal |
Baggage Credit | First checked bag free on every Delta flight | First checked bag free on every Delta flight |
Other Benefits | Priority Boarding 20% In-flight Savings No foreign transaction fees Discounted SkyClub access |
Priority Boarding 20% In-flight Savings No foreign transaction fees Discounted SkyClub access |
TPS values the Gold offer at no less than $650 using the 1 cent per SkyMile valuation ($500), a $50 statement credit & $100 for the baggage credit assuming that you’ll use this on at least 4 flights.
TPS values the Platinum offer at no less than $1,250 using the 1 cent per SkyMile valuation ($700), a $100 statement credit, the companion certificate which should get you at least $250 in value & $100 for the baggage credit assuming that you’ll use this on at least 4 flights.
The verdict?
The Platinum offer is a significantly better value with at least $1,250 in benefits and more than justifies the $195 annual fee! Also, if you are a Delta Medallion member you’ll more than enjoy the 10,000 bonus MQMs!