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Card vs Card Comparison

Amex Delta SkyMiles Gold
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Amex Delta SkyMiles Platinum.

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Two cards, head-to-head. We break down earning rates, perks, transfer partners, and the real scenarios where each one wins.

American Express

Amex Delta SkyMiles Gold

Annual fee

$150

Points

Delta SkyMiles

Signup bonus

Currently around 50K to 80K miles after spend, see issuer for the current offer

Top earning rates

  • →2x on Delta purchases
  • →2x on dining worldwide and at US restaurants for takeout and delivery
  • →2x at US supermarkets

Top perks

  • →First checked bag free on Delta for you and up to 8 companions
  • →Main Cabin 1 priority boarding
  • →20% in-flight savings on Delta
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American Express

Amex Delta SkyMiles Platinum

Annual fee

$350

Points

Delta SkyMiles

Signup bonus

Currently around 75K to 90K miles after spend, see issuer for the current offer

Top earning rates

  • →3x on Delta and select hotels
  • →2x on dining and grocery (up to $5K)
  • →1x everywhere else

Top perks

  • →Annual companion certificate good in Main Cabin (48 contiguous states)
  • →First checked bag free for cardholder plus 8 companions
  • →20% off in-flight Delta purchases
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The verdict

When each card wins.

Amex Delta SkyMiles Gold wins if

Pick this if you fly Delta once or twice a year and want the bag perk and priority boarding to cover the fee on a single trip.

Honest downside: Earn rate is mediocre and there is no lounge access or companion certificate.

Amex Delta SkyMiles Platinum wins if

Pick this if you fly Delta a few times a year and want the companion certificate without paying Reserve prices.

Honest downside: Companion certificate is Main Cabin only, far less valuable than the Reserve's First Class cert.

At a glance

Side-by-side spec sheet.

SpecAmex Delta SkyMiles GoldAmex Delta SkyMiles Platinum
Annual fee$150$350
Points currencyDelta SkyMilesDelta SkyMiles
Signup bonusCurrently around 50K to 80K milesCurrently around 75K to 90K miles
Top earn category2x on Delta purchases3x on Delta and select hotels
Second earn category2x on dining worldwide and at US restaurants for takeout and delivery2x on dining and grocery (up to $5K)
Third earn category2x at US supermarkets1x everywhere else
Signature perkFirst checked bag free on Delta for you and up to 8 companionsAnnual companion certificate good in Main Cabin (48 contiguous states)
IssuerAmerican ExpressAmerican Express

Questions

Frequently asked.

Which is better, Amex Delta SkyMiles Gold or Amex Delta SkyMiles Platinum?

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Amex Delta SkyMiles Gold wins if you fly Delta once or twice a year and want the bag perk and priority boarding to cover the fee on a single trip. Amex Delta SkyMiles Platinum wins if you fly Delta a few times a year and want the companion certificate without paying Reserve prices.

Can I have both the Amex Delta SkyMiles Gold and the Amex Delta SkyMiles Platinum?

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Both cards are issued by American Express, so the issuer's application rules apply. Many cardholders carry both if the perks don't overlap, but check your issuer's velocity rules before applying for two cards close together.

Which has the higher annual fee, Amex Delta SkyMiles Gold or Amex Delta SkyMiles Platinum?

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Amex Delta SkyMiles Platinum has the higher annual fee at $350, compared to $150 for Amex Delta SkyMiles Gold. Whether the pricier card is worth the difference depends on which credits and perks you use each year.