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Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card

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Earning Rates
  • Earn 2X Miles on Delta purchases, at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery in the U.S. and at U.S. supermarkets.
  • Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases.
Intro Bonus
Main Benefits
  • First checked bag free, 15% off Delta Award flights, annual Delta flight credit, annual Delta Stays credit, access to Delta Pay with Miles, priority boarding, and discounts on eligible Delta in-flight purchases.
Rewards Details
  • Based on our valuations, SkyMiles earned with the Delta Gold AMEX Card are worth 1.2 cents each on average towards award flights with Delta and their airline partners.
Our Take
The Delta Gold AMEX is an excellent choice if you're an occasional Delta flyer. Not only will you save money on checked bag fees for yourself and those traveling with you, but you'll also save on award redemptions which can slightly up the value of your SkyMiles.

Delta Gold AMEX miles earned per dollar

The Delta SkyMiles Gold AMEX Card earns Delta SkyMiles at the following rates:

  • 2 miles per dollar spent on dining at restaurants, including takeout and delivery in the U.S.
  • 2 miles per dollar spent on groceries at U.S. supermarkets.
  • 2 miles per dollar spent on Delta purchases made directly with Delta.
  • 1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases.

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Delta Gold AMEX benefits

Here are the main perks and benefits of the Delta SkyMiles Gold AMEX Card:

  • $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.
  • $100 Delta Stays Credit: Earn up to $100 per year as a statement credit after using your Delta Gold Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.
  • TakeOff 15: Save 15% when booking Award Travel on Delta flights booked on delta.com and the Fly Delta App.
  • First Checked Bag Free: Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights. Up to 8 others traveling on the same reservation will also have their first checked bag fee waived.
  • Priority Boarding: Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights
  • 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.
  • 20% In-Flight Savings: Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit after you use your Card on eligible Delta in-flight purchases of food and beverages.
  • Travel & Purchase Coverage*: Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance, Baggage Insurance Plan, Purchase Protection, and Extended Warranty.

*Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions, and Limitations Apply. Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. Underwritten by Amex Assurance Company.

Delta Gold AMEX fees

Annual Fee

The Delta SkyMiles Gold AMEX Card has a $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $150.

If you normally pay for checked bags, you'll easily be able to make up for this fee after a few flights, especially if you have multiple people in your reservation.

The $100 Delta Stay Credit is also an easy way to make up for a large chunk of the fee.

Authorized User Fee

There is no fee to add additional users to the Delta SkyMiles Gold AMEX Card. Additional users will be able to assist in earning miles on purchases as well as enjoy 20% back on in-flight purchases.

Foreign Transaction Fee

The Delta SkyMiles Gold AMEX Card has a 0% foreign transaction fee. This means you will not be penalized for making international purchases with the card.

Delta Gold AMEX miles calculator

Calculate how many SkyMiles you can earn with the Delta SkyMiles Gold Card based on spend and the cash value of those miles. Results can be compared side by side any U.S. credit card featured on the site.

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