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Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex

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Free bags and a $200 flight credit at $10k spend.

7.6/10American ExpresspersonalDelta SkyMiles
View Current OfferBest for: Delta flyers who check bags

Welcome Bonus

90,000

≈$1,035 value

Spend Requirement

$2,000

in 6 months

Annual Fee

$150

No FTF

Credit Score

670+

(Good)

Current offer note: New all-time high

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This is the best public offer this card has ever had. In 5 tracked offers going back to 2021, nothing has beaten 90k.

Current offer

90k

All-time high

90k

Typical offer

50k

In place since

June 2026

Sign-Up Bonus (points)Spending Requirement ($)
037,50075,000112,500150,000$0$1,000$2,000$3,000$4,0002021-012022-012023-012024-012025-012026-01Sign-Up BonusSpending Requirement ($)

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Earning Rates

  • 2xDelta, restaurants, US supermarkets
  • 1xAll other purchases

Credits ($300/yr stated)

  • Delta flight credit$200

    After $10k annual spend

  • Delta Stays credit$100

Benefits

  • First checked bag free
  • 15% off award flights (TakeOff 15)
  • Priority boarding

Why it earns its spot

  • +Bag fees + TakeOff 15 cover the fee for Delta regulars

Where it costs you

  • SkyMiles devalue often
  • Weak earn outside Delta

The Compound Verdict

A utility card, not an earner. Hold it for bags and the award discount if Delta is your home airline; earn your points on a Gold or Platinum instead.

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