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Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card

Travel Premium 80,000 Miles Bonus No Foreign Fees
$150 Annual Fee
19.49%–28.49% Variable Purchase APR
80,000 Welcome Bonus
690+ Recommended FICO
Miles Reward Type
Browse Cards American Express Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card

Welcome Bonus

80,000 Miles
Welcome Bonus
Spend $2,000 in the first 180 days
Bonus Posted Within 8 to 12 weeks of meeting the spending requirement

Rewards

Reward TypeMiles
Base Rate1x / 1%
Bonus RateUp to 2x
Point Value~0.01¢ each
ExpirationDelta SkyMiles never expire.
Redemption NotesMiles can only be redeemed through Delta and its SkyTeam and partner airlines; no cash back or general statement credit redemptions available. Pay with Miles feature values miles at 1 cent each toward Delta flight purchases only, which is below optimal award travel redemption value.
CategoryRateTypeCap
Delta Purchases
On eligible purchases made directly with Delta Air Lines, including flights, upgrades, in-flight purchases, and other Delta services.
2x Miles No cap
Dining
At restaurants worldwide, including eligible takeout and delivery in the U.S.
2x Miles No cap
Groceries
At U.S. supermarkets only.
2x Miles No cap
All Other Purchases
Base rate on all other eligible purchases not covered by a bonus earning category.
1x Miles No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Primary Rental Coverage
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
Lost Luggage Coverage
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
$100 Delta Stays Credit
Receive up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using the card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.
Credits Up to $100/year
Up to $100
$200 Delta Flight Credit
After spending $10,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year, cardmembers receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future Delta travel, issued as a Delta eCredit.
Credits $200/year after $10,000 spend
Up to $200
20% Back on Delta In-Flight Purchases
Receive 20% back as a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases including food and beverages when using the card.
Credits 20% back as statement credit
Uber One Monthly Membership Credit
Earn a statement credit of up to $9.99 per month for up to 6 consecutive months after using the card to pay for an Uber One monthly membership (subject to auto-renewal). Must begin paying by June 25, 2026 to qualify.
Credits Up to $9.99/month for 6 months
Up to $10
No Annual Fee — First Year
The card carries a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year of card membership, then $150 per year beginning at first renewal.
Financial $0 first year, then $150/year
Up to $150
No Foreign Transaction Fees
American Express charges no foreign transaction fees on purchases made abroad or in foreign currencies with this card.
Financial No Fee
Plan It — Pay Over Time
Eligible purchases of $100 or more can be split into equal monthly installments with a fixed monthly fee using the Plan It feature. Terms apply.
Financial Complimentary Feature
Baggage Insurance Plan
Provides coverage for lost, damaged, or stolen baggage when the entire common carrier fare is charged to the card. Covers up to $1,250 for carry-on baggage and up to $500 for checked baggage (including up to $250 for high-risk items), in excess of carrier coverage.
Insurance Up to $1,250 carry-on / $500 checked
Up to $1,250
Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance
Secondary coverage for damage to or theft of a rental vehicle when the card is used to reserve and pay for the entire rental and the CDW is declined at the counter. Not available in Australia, Italy, or New Zealand; does not include liability coverage.
Insurance Secondary Coverage (up to $50,000)
Up to $50,000
Extended Warranty
Extends the original U.S. manufacturer's warranty by up to one additional year on eligible card purchases, for warranties of five years or less.
Insurance Up to 1 Additional Year
Premium Car Rental Protection
When enrolled, provides primary coverage for theft of or damage to a rental car and excess medical coverage for injuries in an accident. Enrollment required; fees, coverage limits, and exclusions apply; does not include liability coverage.
Insurance Primary Coverage (enrollment required)
Purchase Protection
Covers eligible purchases made on the card against accidental damage or theft for up to 90 days from the purchase date. Coverage is limited to $1,000 per occurrence and $50,000 per card per calendar year.
Insurance Up to $1,000 per occurrence
Up to $1,000
Events with Amex — Presale & Reserved Tickets
Cardmembers receive access to Amex Presale Tickets and Amex Reserved Tickets for select concerts, sporting events, and other live entertainment. Supply is limited and not all seats may be offered.
Lifestyle Complimentary Access
Resy Dining Access
Cardmembers can discover and book restaurants using Resy's curated guides and reservation platform through the Resy app or resy.com.
Lifestyle Complimentary Access
1X Miles on All Other Purchases
Earn 1 Delta SkyMile per dollar on all other eligible purchases not covered by a bonus category.
Rewards 1X Miles
2X Miles at Restaurants
Earn 2 Delta SkyMiles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, including eligible takeout and delivery in the U.S.
Rewards 2X Miles
2X Miles at U.S. Supermarkets
Earn 2 Delta SkyMiles per dollar on eligible purchases at U.S. supermarkets.
Rewards 2X Miles
2X Miles on Delta Purchases
Earn 2 Delta SkyMiles per dollar on eligible purchases made directly with Delta Air Lines.
Rewards 2X Miles
Delta SkyMiles Never Expire
Delta SkyMiles earned with this card have no expiration date.
Rewards Complimentary
Dispute Resolution
American Express will work with cardmembers to investigate and help resolve any fraudulent, unrecognized, or incorrect charges appearing on their statement.
Security Complimentary
Fraud Alerts
American Express continuously monitors the account for suspicious activity and notifies the cardmember immediately if unusual activity is detected.
Security Complimentary
Amex Offers
Cardmembers receive access to a rotating catalog of merchant-specific statement credit and bonus miles offers that can be added to the card through the Amex App or online account.
Shopping Variable
First Checked Bag Free
The cardmember and up to eight companions on the same Delta reservation receive the first checked bag free on Delta flights, saving up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.
Travel Complimentary (up to 9 passengers)
Global Assist Hotline
Provides 24/7 coordination and emergency assistance services when traveling more than 100 miles from home, including medical referrals, lost card assistance, and pre-trip customs information. Cardmembers are responsible for costs charged by third-party service providers.
Travel Complimentary
Miles Headstart
Delta SkyMiles cardmembers can receive an advance of miles to book travel immediately, with six months to earn the miles back through card spending.
Travel Complimentary Feature
Pay with Miles
Cardmembers can redeem Delta SkyMiles to take up to $50 off the cost of a Delta flight for every 5,000 miles redeemed when booking on delta.com.
Travel $50 off per 5,000 miles
TakeOff 15 — 15% Off Award Travel
Cardmembers save 15% when redeeming miles to book award travel on Delta-operated flights through delta.com or the Fly Delta app. Discount does not apply to partner-operated flights or taxes and fees.
Travel 15% off award flights
Zone 5 Priority Boarding
Cardmembers and up to eight companions on the same Delta reservation receive Zone 5 priority boarding on Delta flights, allowing early access to secure overhead bin space.
Travel Complimentary

Interest Rates

Purchase APR19.49%–28.49% Variable
Balance Transfer APR28.49%
Cash Advance APR28.74%
Penalty APR29.99%

Fees

Annual Fee $150 Waived first year
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Balance Transfer FeeEither $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater
Cash Advance FeeEither $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater
Late Payment FeeUp to $40
Returned Payment FeeUp to $40

Approval & Eligibility

690 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 690–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyModerate
Credit ProfileGood
Approval OddsGood
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationAvailable (no hard pull)
Student EligibleYes
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleYes
Credit Limit Range $1,000 – No limit listed

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Maximum Cards per Issuer
You can hold up to 5 cards from this issuer simultaneously.
Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending, excessive cash advances, misuse or abuse of welcome offer terms, canceling or downgrading the card within 12 months of opening, returning purchases used to meet the minimum spend threshold, suspicious account activity, high credit utilization across multiple Amex accounts
Cliff Effect Rules
The Delta personal card family language enforces a downward cliff: earning the welcome bonus on the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum or Reserve card blocks future welcome bonus eligibility on the Gold card. Conversely, holding or having earned the Gold card bonus does not block the Platinum or Reserve welcome bonuses — applicants should apply for lower-tier Delta cards first before moving up the family. This restriction applies to personal cards only; business Delta card welcome bonuses are evaluated independently.
International Friendly
May have limitations for international use.
Additional Issuer Rules
American Express enforces a once-per-lifetime welcome bonus rule — applicants who have or have previously held the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card are ineligible to earn the welcome bonus again, regardless of how much time has passed. Amex will notify applicants before processing the application if they are ineligible for the bonus, allowing withdrawal without triggering a hard inquiry. Applicants are subject to a maximum of five Amex credit cards held simultaneously and a limit of two personal credit card approvals within any 90-day period.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
SCRA Benefits
0% APR on pre-service balances and waiver of annual fees for eligible active duty servicemembers.
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
American Express
$150
Annual Fee · Waived first year
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Welcome Bonus 80,000 Miles
APR 19.49%–28.49% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee $150
RewardsMiles
Welcome Bonus80,000 Miles
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO690+
NetworkAmerican Express
Card TypeTravel
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