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Summary
The best choice for casual Delta flyers looking to save on baggage fees and award bookings.
Rates& Fees
(Terms Apply)
Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card
Our Rating
Entry-Level Travel Card
90,000 Bonus Miles
Earn up to 90,000 bonus miles with tiered spend
$0 intro yr, then $150
19.49% to 28.49% variable
Why We Like This Card
Pros & Cons
Card Highlights
Card Details
The Good
- $0 Intro Annual Fee
- First Checked Bag Free
- TakeOff 15% Discount
- Priority Boarding (Zone 5)
- $100 Delta Stays Credit
- 20% In-flight Savings
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
- $200 Flight Credit (after $10k spend)
- Pay with Miles access
- Extended Warranty
Things to watch out for
- Purchase Protection
- No MQD Headstart or Boost
- No Companion Certificate
- No Lounge Access
Our take
Annual fee increased to $150
The Delta Gold is the perfect "entry" card for the casual flyer. The first year is a no-brainer thanks to the $0 introductory annual fee, allowing you to test the benefits like free checked bags and priority boarding without upfront cost.
For those who spend $10,000 in a calendar year, the $200 Delta flight credit effectively pays you to keep the card, turning the annual fee into a profit.
