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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on American Express' website

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Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
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on American Express' website

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Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
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on American Express' website

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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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Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card

on Chase's website

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
5.0
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Rewards rate

1x-5x

5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases.

Points

Intro offer

60,000 Points + $300 Travel Credit

Get up to $1,050 in Chase Travel℠ value. Earn 60,000 bonus points after $4,000 in purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. That’s worth $750 when redeemed through Chase Travel. Plus, get up to $300 in statement credits on Chase Travel purchases within your first year.

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

on Capital One's website

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
4.7
NerdWallet Rating
Rewards rate

2x-5x

Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day. Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, where you'll get Capital One's best prices on thousands of trip options

Miles

Intro offer

75,000

Enjoy a one-time bonus of 75,000 miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel.

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