Last updated: 10/2/2022

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Delta SkyMiles Gold® American Express

Earns: Delta SkyMiles

GigaTake:

Even Delta fans should probably pass on this card. It gives you a free checked bag on flights, but you’ll accumulate points faster on other Amex cards that earn Membership Rewards points—which you can instantly transfer to Delta and several other airlines.

This card is best for:

  • Dining
  • Groceries

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Here’s how much you would earn with this card

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Pros

  • Earns two points per dollar on groceries and dining.

Cons

  • Delta miles are worth less than some other points.
  • $99 annual fee after the first year.

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Bonus Rating

Points

After you spend $2,000 in 3 months

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Spending Rewards
2x U.S. Grocery Stores

Good

good

Good

In the top 50% of cards.

2x U.S. Restaurants

OK

OK

2x Delta

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

1x All Other

OK

OK

Is this card right for me?

That depends on your individual spending patterns. We have a tool that figures it out for you. Learn what you could earn.

Program Name
Delta SkyMiles
Gigapoints Value
1.0¢ per point
0.4¢ PER POINT
2¢+ PER POINT
Annual Fee
  • $0 first year
  • $99 thereafter
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Additional perks of owning this card

First checked bag free

First checked back is free on Delta flights for card member and also available for passengers traveling in the same reservation as the Basic Card Member.

$100 Delta Flight Credit

Spend $10,000 in purchases on your card in a calendar year and receive a $100 Delta Flight Credit to get you there sooner.

Pay with Miles

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.

The Fine Print

PURCHASES APR 17.99% – 26.99%
BALANCE TRANSFER FEE Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
CASH ADVANCE APR 27.49% Variable
CASH ADVANCE FEE Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE 0%