Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
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Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
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Card details
Earn 40,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months.
Plus, earn up to $50 back in statement credits for eligible purchases at US restaurants with your card within the first 3 months of membership.
Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights.
Earn 2X Miles on Delta purchases, at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery and at U.S. supermarkets.
Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases.
$100 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your card in a calendar year, receive a Credit to use toward future travel.
Enjoy a $0 introductory Annual Fee for the first year, then $99.
Terms Apply.
Rates, fees & offers
Annual fee
$0 intro for the first year, then $99
Rewards rate
1x-2x
Bonus offer
Earn 40,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months and up to $50 back in statement credits for eligible purchases at US restaurants with your card within the first 3 months of membership. Terms Apply.
Intro APR
N/A
Ongoing APR
APR: 15.74% - 24.74% Variable APR
Cash Advance APR: 25.24%, Variable
Penalty APR: 29.99%, Variable
Foreign transaction fee
None
Recommended credit score
Compare to other cards
Annual Fee$0 intro for the first year, then $99 | Annual Fee$95 | Annual Fee$0 intro for the first year, then $95 |
Regular APR15.99% - 22.99% Variable APR | ||
Intro APRN/A | Intro APRN/A | Intro APR0% intro APR on Purchases for 12 months |
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NerdWallet review
Rating details
5
Editor's overall rating
Pros and cons
Pros
Free checked bag
Priority boarding
Miles don't expire
Cons
Has annual fee
Best for frequent Delta Air Lines flyers only
American Express isn’t accepted as widely as Visa or Mastercard internationally
For frequent Delta travelers, the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card is a relatively low-cost way to earn lots of extra SkyMiles. You'll get 2 miles per dollar spent on Delta purchases, on top of the miles you earn for being a member of the SkyMiles frequent flyer program (5 to 11 miles per dollar, depending on status). All other purchases with the card earn 1 mile per dollar. The card offers a generous welcome bonus, too: Earn 40,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months and up to $50 back in statement credits for eligible purchases at US restaurants with your card within the first 3 months of membership. Terms Apply. The annual fee is $0 intro for the first year, then $99.
On top of those competitive earnings, the card boasts no blackout dates on Delta flights and gives travelers the option to redeem points starting at 5,000 miles, a fraction of the welcome bonus. This isn’t the best card for people who rarely travel or want to redeem miles on other domestic airlines, but if Delta’s your carrier of choice, it could save you a bundle. For more information, read our full review.
