Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express
The free entry point to the Delta ecosystem.
★ 6.8/10American ExpresspersonalDelta SkyMiles
View Current OfferBest for: Fee-free SkyMiles earning
Welcome Bonus
10,000
≈$115 value
Spend Requirement
$1,000
in 6 months
Annual Fee
$0
No FTF
Credit Score
670+
(Good)
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Earning Rates
- 2xDelta purchases
- 2xRestaurants worldwide
- 1xAll other purchases
Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Benefits
- ✦20% back on Delta in-flight purchases
- ✦Pay with Miles toward Delta flights
- ✦No foreign transaction fees
Why it earns its spot
- +Only no-fee card that earns SkyMiles
- +2x dining is solid for a free airline card
- +No FTF
Where it costs you
- −No free checked bag, unlike the Gold
- −Small welcome bonus
- −No priority boarding
The Compound Verdict
A fine parking spot for SkyMiles loyalists who refuse annual fees. The moment you check a bag twice a year, the Delta Gold pays for itself and this card loses the argument.
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