Delta Skymiles Gold
Best for occasional Delta flyers
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Best for people who fly Delta a few times a year and can use the checked bag benefit. The first-year annual fee waiver makes it easy to try before committing long term.
- ✓Annual fee waived first year
- ✓First checked bag free for primary cardmember and companions
- ✓Priority boarding on Delta flights
- ✓TakeOff 15 discount on award flights
- ✗Limited value if you rarely fly Delta
- ✗No Delta Sky Club lounge access
- ✗Miles are less flexible than transferable points
Effective value discounts hard-to-use credits (easy 100% · moderate 75% · hard 50%)
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Delta Skymiles Gold
Based on $2,500/mo spend
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