Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex
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Companion certificate, MQD Headstart and now a free second bag for the Delta loyal.
Welcome Bonus
90,000
≈$1,035 value
Spend Requirement
$4,000
in 6 months
Annual Fee
$350
No FTF
Credit Score
700+
(Good-Excellent)
Current offer note: Last recorded offer: a two-part promotion advertised as high as 90,000 miles plus a $300 statement credit after $4,000 in 6 months. That window was advertised through 11/4/2026 and has closed; a current replacement figure could not be independently confirmed this week (americanexpress.com is unreachable from this review pass). Check the live offer Amex shows you before applying.
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Strong offerThe current 90k beats this card's typical offer of 87,500. The all-time high is 100k, so a bigger number has appeared before, but you are getting an above-average deal today.
Current offer
90k
All-time high
100k
Typical offer
87,500
In place since
October 2026
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | 90,000 | $4,000 in 6 mo | Bonus decreased: 100,000 → 90,000Limited-time two-part offer ending 11/4/2026: personalized welcome offer advertised as high as 90,000 miles plus a $300 statement credit after $4,000 in 6 months | American Express Delta SkyMiles Platinum product page → |
| 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 months → 6 monthsPrior elevated | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2021-01 | 50,000 | $2,000 in 3 mo | Earliest record | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
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Two-part offer as high as 90k miles plus $300 credit after $4k in 6 months (ends 11/4/26); $350 fee; 3x hotels added; second bag free
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Earning Rates
- 3xDelta purchases
- 3xPurchases made directly with hotels
- 2xRestaurants and US supermarkets
- 1xAll other purchases
Credits ($390/yr stated)
- Delta Stays credit$150
- Resy credit$120
$10 monthly
- Rideshare credit$120
$10 monthly
Benefits
- ✦Annual Main Cabin companion certificate
- ✦$2,500 MQD headstart toward Delta status
- ✦MQD Boost: $1 MQD for every $20 spent
- ✦First checked bag free, plus a second free bag on domestic Delta flights
- ✦15% off award flights (TakeOff 15)
- ✦Hertz Five Star status
- ✦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
- +The current two-part offer pairs up to 90k miles with a $300 statement credit
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. The current two-part offer, up to 90,000 miles plus a $300 statement credit through November 4, is a good window. Check the exact miles Amex shows you before applying, since the miles amount is personalized.
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