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You may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles and a $300 Statement Credit after you spend $4,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Apply to find out your offer. Terms Apply. Offer ends 11/04/2026.
Build your loyalty to Delta by applying for the carrier’s mid-tier card option, the Delta SkyMiles Platinum card. The annual fee is quickly recouped by the card’s travel perks, such as a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit, annual companion certificate and more. Plus, you can fast-track to elite status simply through card spend. (Partner offer)
Enjoy a fast track to Medallion status by spending on the card
Receive a domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year
Statement credit for TSA PreCheck (Up to $85) or Global Entry ($120) every four years
First checked bag free on Delta flights worldwide and a second checked bag free on U.S. domestic Delta flights.
Cons
Doesn't make sense if you don't fly Delta
SkyMiles aren't the most valuable airline currency
Who is this card good for?
This card is best for those who need an extra boost toward Delta Medallion status. With the opportunity to earn 1 Medallion Qualification Dollar (MQD) for every $20 spent on the card in a calendar year, you can spend your way to elite status, and it can be especially effective when combined with occasional Delta flights.
Earning rewards
You’ll earn bonus miles on a great blend of travel and everyday expenses: 3 miles per dollar spent on eligible Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels worldwide, 2 miles per dollar spent at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets and 1 mile per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
At a glance
Rewards Rates
3X
Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.
2X
Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets.
1X
Earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
Intro Offer
Limited-Time Offer
As High As 90K Miles + $300 Statement Credit
You may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles and a $300 Statement Credit after you spend $4,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Apply to find out your offer. Terms Apply. Offer ends 11/04/2026.
Ongoing Purchases APR
19.74%-28.74% Variable
Ongoing Cash Advance APR
28.99% Variable
Ongoing Penalty APR
29.99% Variable
Annual Fee
$350
Recommended Credit
Excellent to Good
More Details
Apply and find out your welcome offer: As High As 90,000 Bonus Miles + Earn a $300 Statement Credit after you spend $4,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership. You may not be eligible for the maximum welcome offer amount. Offer ends 11/04/2026.
Receive a Companion Certificate on a Delta Main round-trip flight within the U.S. and to Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central America each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.
Receive a Companion Certificate on a Delta Main round-trip flight within the U.S. and to Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central America each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.
Receive $2,500 Medallion® Qualification Dollars with MQD Headstart each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $20 in purchases on your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card with MQD Boost to get closer to Status next Medallion Year.
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.
Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets.
Earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
$120 Resy Credit: Earn up to $10 in statement credits each month at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay with your enrolled Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card for eligible purchases.
$120 Rideshare Credit: With your $120 Rideshare Credit, earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month after you use your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. Enrollment Required.
Check your first bag for free on Delta flights worldwide and get your second bag free when flying domestically.
Receive either a $120 statement credit for a Global Entry application fee or a statement credit up to $85 for a TSA PreCheck® (through a TSA official enrollment provider) application fee every 4 years, when charged to your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card. Card Members approved for Global Entry will also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional cost.§
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members.
