Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex
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Two free checked bags on domestic Delta flights, TakeOff 15, and up to $420 in annual credits.
Welcome Bonus
80,000
≈$920 value
Spend Requirement
$3,000
in 6 months
Annual Fee
$150
No FTF
Credit Score
670+
(Good)
Current offer note: Personalized offer advertised as high as 80k miles plus a $250 statement credit after the same spend; ends November 4, 2026
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Strong offerThe current 80k beats this card's typical offer of 60k. The all-time high is 90k, so a bigger number has appeared before, but you are getting an above-average deal today.
Current offer
80k
All-time high
90k
Typical offer
60k
In place since
September 2026
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 80,000 | $3,000 in 6 mo | Bonus decreased: 90,000 → 80,000 · Spend: $2,000 → $3,000As high as 80k miles plus a $250 statement credit after the same spend; limited-time offer ends November 4, 2026 | American Express Delta SkyMiles Gold application page → |
| 2026-06 | 90,000 | $2,000 in 6 mo | Bonus increased: 50,000 → 90,000New all-time high | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2026-01 | 50,000 | $2,000 in 6 mo | Terms reconfirmed | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2024-09 | 50,000 | $2,000 in 6 mo | Bonus decreased: 70,000 → 50,000 · Spend: $3,000 → $2,000 | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2023-02 | 70,000 | $3,000 in 6 mo | Bonus increased: 40,000 → 70,000 · Spend: $1,000 → $3,000 · Window: 3 → 6 monthsPrior high-water offer | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2021-01 | 40,000 | $1,000 in 3 mo | Earliest record | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
Primary-source verification log
Append-only evidence ledger- changed
Replaced the expired 90,000-mile offer with an as-high-as 80,000-mile plus $250 statement credit offer and added the rideshare credit and second domestic checked bag.
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Earning Rates
- 2xDelta, restaurants, US supermarkets
- 1xAll other purchases
Credits ($420/yr stated)
- Delta flight credit$200
After $10k annual spend
- Rideshare credit$120
$10 monthly after the first card renewal; enrollment required
- Delta Stays credit$100
Benefits
- ✦First checked bag free on Delta flights worldwide and second checked bag free on domestic Delta flights
- ✦15% off eligible Delta-operated award flights with TakeOff 15
- ✦Zone 5 priority boarding
- ✦20% back on eligible Delta in-flight food and beverage purchases
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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