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Delta Skymiles Platinum
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Delta Skymiles Platinum

Best for Delta loyalists chasing status

$1Kbonus$350/yrannual fee1.0x miles per $1; value varies by redemption
Sign-up bonus
$1K
See issuer terms
Annual fee
$350
Offset by $1K bonus
Purchase APR
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Variable — see issuer terms
How you earn
Other purchases
1.0x miles

Points and miles redemption value varies. Bonus categories shown; caps may apply. Verify earning rates and options with the issuer before applying.

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Best for Delta flyers who value MQD boosts, companion certificate potential, and richer Delta benefits. It is not the best fit if you only fly Delta once in a while.

Pros & cons
What we like
  • ✓Annual companion certificate for domestic Main Cabin
  • ✓Delta MQD status boost features
  • ✓First checked bag free for cardmember and companions
  • ✓TakeOff 15 award flight discount
Worth noting
  • ✗Annual fee not waived
  • ✗No Delta Sky Club lounge access
  • ✗Best value requires regular Delta loyalty
Perks & credits
$915 face value·$743 effective
Delta Stays credit
Annual statement credit for eligible prepaid Delta Stays bookings.
moderate
$150
$113 eff.
Rideshare credit
Up to $10/month; enrollment required.
moderate
$120
$90 eff.
Resy credit
Monthly credits at eligible Resy restaurants; enrollment required.
moderate
$120
$90 eff.
Annual companion certificate
Domestic Main Cabin round-trip after renewal; taxes and fees apply.
moderate
$300
$225 eff.
First checked bag free
Primary cardmember and eligible companions on Delta flights.
easy
$200
Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit
Periodic application fee credit; annualized value.
easy
$25

Effective value discounts hard-to-use credits (easy 100% · moderate 75% · hard 50%)

Key terms
Updated Jun 21, 2026
Purchase APR19.49%–28.49% variable
Annual fee$350

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Delta Skymiles Platinum
American Express

Delta Skymiles Platinum

$1K
sign-up bonus
$350
annual fee
$1,250
est. first-year value
-$50
ongoing value / yr

Based on $2,500/mo spend

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