American Express · Amex
Delta SkyMiles Platinum
Frequent Delta flyers who want a companion certificate + a head start on status
$350 annual fee up to $390/yr in credits if you use them
Why people consider it
- 3x on Delta.
- 3x on Hotels.
- 2x on Dining.
Current welcome offer
Current: 90,000 miles
Recent typical offer: 90,000 miles
Current offer matches recent typical offers.
Welcome offer: 90,000 miles≈ $1,080 at our typical valuation
Requirement: Spend $3,000 in 6 months
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Current offer shown; issuer determines eligibility.
Details: As high as 90,000 bonus miles after $3,000 spend in 6 months — the offer shown on delta.com and in the Amex offer terms, with no published end date; Amex welcome offers vary by applicant. The bundled first-year statement credit that came with the 2026-08-27 to 2026-11-04 offer is no longer included. Verified 2026-11-05.
Recommended credit score: 700+
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Is this card worth it?
Ongoing value
$495/year
for the sample household ($4,800/month) · points at typical value
First-year value
$1,575 first year
Includes: +$1,080 welcome offer (90,000 miles at our typical value)
$1,080 is one-time. $495/year is ongoing.
To earn the bonus: spend $3,000 in 6 months.
Offer verified: Nov 5, 2026
Worth considering if you already want this type of card.
- Full annual fee:
- $350, charged in full — credits count only if you use them
- Major trade-offs:
- $350 annual fee Miles only useful for Delta (no airline transfer partners)
- Against a no-fee alternative:
- We'd choose the $0-fee option. Citi Double Cash nets as much as Delta SkyMiles Platinum on this spending, with no fee to earn back. (The sample household; run your own numbers.)
Detailed research
Full reward table and category caps
Delta purchases
Hotels booked directly with the hotel
Restaurants worldwide
US supermarkets
Point value: ~1.2¢ each
Optional benefits and credits
Credits — if you use them
Annual statement credit on prepaid hotels via Delta Stays
$10/month in U.S. rideshare statement credits — enrollment required
$10/month in statement credits at U.S. Resy restaurants — enrollment required
Perks (not counted in our math)
Delta Main round-trip within the U.S. or to Mexico, the Caribbean or Central America each anniversary year (taxes and fees $22–$250)
$2,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars toward Delta status each year
Earn $1 MQD for every $20 in card purchases
First bag free on Delta flights worldwide; second bag free for you on domestic Delta-operated flights
Statement credit for the application fee every 4 years; shown at its ~$30/yr annualized value
Statement credit on Delta inflight food & beverage
Approval and bonus eligibility caveats
Recommended credit score: 700+ — the issuer decides every application.
Issuer verification source
Rates and fees may vary.See current rates, fees, and terms on American Express's site
Detailed methodology
Net annual value = rewards on a spending profile at typical point value − the full annual fee; credits count only if you tell us you use them; a welcome offer counts once, in year one, only where the profile meets its requirement. Same math as Find a Card. Methodology v2026.09.4.
Editorial review and disclosures
Pros
- + Annual companion certificate (Main Cabin) — easily worth the fee
- + $2,500 MQD Headstart + MQD Boost accelerate Medallion status
- + $150 Delta Stays + $120 rideshare credits — count them only if you'd use them
- + 3x on Delta and on hotels booked direct
Cons
- - $350 annual fee
- - Miles only useful for Delta (no airline transfer partners)
- - Companion certificate is Main Cabin with restrictions
Written by Tim · Data verified against issuer terms · Last checked Nov 5, 2026 · Methodology v2026.09.4
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