Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express
80,000 miles welcome · 2x on airlines · $150/yr
The Gold is the Delta card where the math usually works for casual flyers: the free first checked bag on Delta flights worldwide, for you and up to eight companions on the same reservation, can cover the $150 annual fee on one family trip. It ranks #3 on our Best Airline Credit Cards list and pairs Main Cabin 1 boarding with 15% off Delta award flights through TakeOff 15, plus 2x miles on Delta, restaurants, and U.S. supermarkets. The welcome offer is currently as high as 80,000 miles after $3,000 in six months, back down after a run at 90,000 that ended in July, and welcome offers vary by applicant so you may not see the top number. The credits attached to it come with strings: the $200 Delta flight credit requires $10,000 of spend in a calendar year, the $100 Delta Stays credit only applies to prepaid bookings on delta.com, and the $10 monthly rideshare credit requires enrollment. Everything outside those three categories earns 1x, so it is a benefits card more than an earning card.
Earn rates & credits
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
Airlines Delta purchases | 2x |
Dining | 2x |
Groceries U.S. supermarkets | 2x |
Everything Else | 1x |
| Benefit | Value |
|---|---|
20% Inflight Purchase Credit Receive 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight food and beverage purchases. | 20% |
Rideshare Statement Credit Earn up to $10 in statement credits each month on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers | $10 /mo |
Amex Venue Collection Concessions Credit 10% back on qualifying concessions purchases at select stadiums and arenas, up to $250 per calendar year. | 10% |
| Total annual credits | $120 |
Card details
Regular APR | 19.49%–28.49% variable |
Foreign transaction fee | None |