Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex
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Companion certificate plus an MQD headstart for the Delta loyal.
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
700+
(Good-Excellent)
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 | 100,000 | $4,000 in 6 mo | Bonus increased: 60,000 → 100,000June 2026 elevated offer | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2026-01 | 60,000 | $4,000 in 6 mo | Bonus decreased: 85,000 → 60,000 | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2024-02 | 85,000 | $4,000 in 6 mo | Bonus decreased: 90,000 → 85,000Refresh: $350 AF, new credits | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2023-02 | 90,000 | $4,000 in 6 mo | Bonus increased: 50,000 → 90,000 · Spend: $2,000 → $4,000 · Window: 3 → 6 monthsPrior elevated | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2021-01 | 50,000 | $2,000 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.
Source checked 2026-06-09 · spot an outdated offer? Report a correction above.
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Last Recorded Earning Rates
These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.
- 3xDelta purchases
- 2xRestaurants and US supermarkets
- 1xAll other purchases
Last Recorded Credits
- Delta Stays credit$150
- Resy credit$120
$10 monthly
- Rideshare credit$120
$10 monthly
Last Recorded Benefits
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- ✦Annual Main Cabin companion certificate
- ✦$2,500 MQD headstart toward Delta status
- ✦First checked bag free
- ✦15% off award flights (TakeOff 15)
- ✦Global Entry / TSA PreCheck credit
Why it earns its spot
- +Companion certificate alone can cover the fee
- +MQD headstart makes Silver or Gold status reachable on less flying
- +100k elevated offers are worth $1,100+ in SkyMiles
Where it costs you
- −Monthly drip credits require attention
- −SkyMiles devalue often and award pricing is dynamic
- −Weak earner outside Delta
The Compound Verdict
The status-chaser's Delta card. Use the companion certificate once a year and the fee is settled before the credits start. Grab it during an elevated window like this one, never at the baseline offer.
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