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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.
Earn 10,000 miles
Earn 10,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
1 - 2X miles
$0
19.74%-28.74% Variable
Good to Excellent
Rewards Rates
Intro Offer
Earn 10,000 miles
Earn 10,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
Ongoing Purchases APR
19.74%-28.74% Variable
Ongoing Cash Advance APR
28.99% Variable
Ongoing Penalty APR
29.99% Variable
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit
Good to Excellent
More Details
Annual fees can be hard to justify for budget travelers, and the Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card is a solid option for those who fly with the Atlanta-based carrier a few times per year. This can also be a great starter card as you familiarize yourself with the world of points and miles, as the Delta SkyMiles program can provide immense value for domestic award travel. (Partner offer)
Read the full reviewIf you want to earn Delta miles beyond flying with the carrier, the Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card is an affordable option. There’s no annual fee, and cardholders enjoy other perks, such as a 20% inflight discount statement credit.
You’ll earn 2 miles per dollar spent on Delta and restaurant purchases worldwide, as well as takeout and delivery orders within the U.S. and 1 mile per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.