Why consider it: For Delta trips where the first checked bag and priority boarding can offset repeat airport costs.
Trade-off: Baggage benefits have reservation conditions; this tier does not provide a Sky Club membership. Benefits you actually use must justify the annual fee.
- Annual feeNo annual fee the first year
- $0 $150
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$1,210Annual fee rebated$150Total$1,360Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $1,360
- Welcome offer+ $250 statement creditEarn up to 80,000 bonus miles and a $250 statement credit after $3,000 in eligible purchases in the first 6 months. Amex discloses your exact eligible miles after application and before acceptance; you may not qualify for the maximum. Offer ends November 4, 2026.
- Up to 80,000 points
- Ends Nov 4, 2026
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- Features
- Issuer
- Amex
- Network
- Program
- Delta SkyMiles
- Fees and terms
- Annual Fee
- $150/yr
- Min. annual income
- —
- Interest rates
- Foreign transaction fee
- 0 %
Issuer terms
- Earn up to 80,000 bonus miles and a $250 statement credit after $3,000 in eligible purchases in the first 6 months. Amex discloses your exact eligible miles after application and before acceptance; you may not qualify for the maximum. Offer ends November 4, 2026.
- Enjoy a $0 introductory Annual Fee for the first year, then $150.
- Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- $200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.
- Earn 2X Miles on Delta purchases, at U.S. Supermarkets and at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery in the U.S. Earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
- You can check your first bag free on Delta flights, saving up to $70 on a round-trip Delta flight per person. For a family of four that’s a potential savings of up to $280 per round-trip flight.
- Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.
- $100 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.
- 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.
- Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- With Send & Split, you can send money and split your Card purchases with any other Venmo or PayPal user, directly from the Amex App. Enroll today.
- Apply with confidence. Know if you’re approved for a Card with no impact to your credit score. If you’re approved and you choose to accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.
- Terms Apply.
- Rewards
- Rate
- Groceries
- 2x
- Restaurants
- 2x
- Delta flights
- 2x
- Benefits
- Annual credit
- Included
- Travel insurance
- Coverage
- Lost Baggage
- $1,250
- Purchase protection
- Coverage
- Purchase Protection
- $1,000 · 90 days
- Extended Warranty
- +1 year
- Auto Rental Collision (secondary)
- $50,000 · 30 days
Pros
- First Year Annual Fee Rebate
- Welcome bonus of 80,000 points
- 2x on groceries
- 2x at restaurants
Cons
- Fewer premium perks
Maximize Your Delta Travel Benefits with the SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
- As high as 80,000 bonus miles after $3,000 in eligible purchases in the first 6 months, plus a $250 statement credit after the same spending requirement. Amex discloses your eligible miles after application and before acceptance; you may not qualify for the maximum. Offer ends November 4, 2026.
- 2× miles on Delta purchases, at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets
- 1× mile on all other eligible purchases
- $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $150
- No foreign transaction fees
- First checked bag free for you and up to 8 companions on Delta flights
- Priority boarding with Zone 5 access
- 20% savings on in‑flight food, beverages and audio headsets
- $200 Delta flight credit after $10,000 in card spend per year
- $100 annual Delta Stays credit for prepaid hotel stays or vacation rentals
- 15% miles back on Award Travel booked through delta.com or the Fly Delta app
This card delivers powerful perks for Delta flyers—from generous sign‑up miles and annual credits to standout baggage and boarding privileges. Whether you’re checking multiple bags, dining in the sky or booking award travel, you’ll enjoy seamless rewards and travel savings in every corner of the Delta network. Manage your account in the AmEx app and make every trip more rewarding.
