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The Points Guy believes that credit cards can transform lives, helping you leverage everyday spending for cash back or travel experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. That's why we publish a variety of editorial content and card comparisons: to help you find a great card to turn your goals into reality.
Our site may earn compensation when a customer clicks on a link, when an application is approved, or when an account is opened with our partners, and this may impact how or where these products appear. While we don't cover all available credit cards, our editorial team creates and maintains all of the analysis of these cards, and our content is not influenced nor subject to review by any credit card company, bank or partner prior to (or after) publication. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information.
Rewards rates
Intro offer
As High As 80,000 Bonus Miles. Find Out Your Offer.
You may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.
Ongoing purchases APR
19.74%-28.74% Variable
Ongoing cash advance APR
28.99% Variable
Ongoing penalty APR
29.99% Variable
Annual fee
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.
Recommended credit
Excellent to Good
More details
If you’re not looking for premium airline perks such as lounge access or earning status with Delta through spending, this card is a good option. It allows you to earn SkyMiles toward award travel and to save money with perks such as a first checked bag free on flights worldwide and a second free checked bag for U.S. domestic flights as well as discounts on inflight purchases. Plus, the card’s low annual fee won’t break the bank. (Partner offer)
Read the full reviewYou don’t have to be a Delta loyalist to benefit from this card. You can easily take advantage of benefits that will outweigh the cost of holding the card. Perks such as your first checked bag free on flights worldwide and second checked bag free on U.S. domestic flights, no foreign transaction fees, up to $100 annual statement credit with Delta Stays and 20% back (as a statement credit) on inflight purchases are great cost-saving benefits.
The Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card earns 2 miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets, restaurants worldwide and on Delta purchases. It also earns 1 mile per dollar spent on other eligible purchases, making it easy to earn Delta SkyMiles.
As High As 80,000 Bonus Miles. Find Out Your Offer.
You may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.
1 - 2X miles
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.
19.74%-28.74% Variable
Excellent to Good