Delta Cards Boost Welcome Offers, Up to 100,000 Miles

The bonuses are aimed toward consumers who are planning holiday travel.

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From Sept. 12 to Oct. 23, 2024, the suite of Delta credit cards for consumers will offer larger welcome bonuses for new cardholders. Here's what to expect:

  • Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card: Earn 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply. Before, the bonus was 40,000 miles after spending $2,000 in the first 6 months. 

  • Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card: Earn 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $4,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply. Before, the bonus was 50,000 miles after spending $3,000 in the first 6 months.

  • Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card: Earn 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply. Before, the bonus was 60,000 miles after spending $5,000 in the first 6 months. 

Otherwise, the benefits of these cards will remain the same. Here’s how their features compare:

Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
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Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
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Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
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Annual fee
$0 intro for the first year, then $150
$350
$650
Rewards rate
  • 2X miles at restaurants worldwide, U.S. supermarkets, and on Delta purchases.

  • 1X miles on all other eligible purchases.

  • Terms apply.

  • 3X miles on Delta purchases and on purchases made directly with hotels.

  • 2X miles at restaurants worldwide.

  • 1X miles on all other eligible purchases.

  • Terms apply.

  • 3X miles on Delta purchases.

  • 1X miles on all other eligible purchases.

  • Terms apply.

Other benefits
  • Free checked bag.

  • Priority boarding.

  • 15% discount when you book award travel on delta.com and the Fly Delta app.

  • $200 Delta Flight Credit after you spend $10,000 in purchases on the Card in a calendar year.

  • 20% off in-flight food and beverage purchases.

  • Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.

  • Up to $100 back per year as a statement credit when you book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays.

  • Terms apply.

  • Free checked bag.

  • Priority boarding.

  • 15% discount when you book award travel on delta.com and the Fly Delta app.

  • Statement credit toward Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.

  • Companion certificate (main cabin).

  • 20% off in-flight food and beverage purchases.

  • Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.

  • Up to $150 back per year as a statement credit when you book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays.

  • Annual statement credits toward Resy and ride sharing services.

  • Terms apply.

  • Free checked bag.

  • Priority boarding.

  • 15% discount when you book award travel on delta.com and the Fly Delta app.

  • Statement credit toward Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.

  • Companion certificate (first class and main cabin).

  • Access to Delta Sky Clubs and Centurion Lounges.

  • 20% off in-flight food and beverage purchases.

  • Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.

  • Up to $200 back per year as a statement credit when you book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays.

  • Annual statement credits toward Resy and ride sharing services.

  • Terms apply.

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To view rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, see this page.

To view rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, see this page.

To view rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, see this page.

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