Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express
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The free entry point to the Delta ecosystem.
Welcome Bonus
Under review
Current claim suppressed
Spend Requirement
Under review
Annual Fee
Under review
Last recorded terms remain in the history below
Credit Score
670+
(Good)
Historical Offers Chart
Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 10,000 | $1,000 in 6 mo | Terms reconfirmed | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2024-02 | 10,000 | $1,000 in 6 mo | Spend: $500 → $1,000 · Window: 3 → 6 months | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2021-01 | 10,000 | $500 in 3 mo | Earliest record | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
Primary-source verification log
Append-only evidence ledgerEvent-level primary-source attachments begin with the September 2026 verification system. Older records remain visible but are not retroactively presented as evidenced.
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Last Recorded Earning Rates
These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.
- 2xDelta purchases
- 2xRestaurants worldwide
- 1xAll other purchases
Last Recorded Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Last Recorded Benefits
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- ✦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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