Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
An entry Delta card: $0 the first year then $150, with free first checked bag and 2x at restaurants, U.S. supermarkets and Delta. Annual fee: $0 intro first year, then $150.
Welcome offer
We could not confirm a current, dated welcome offer for this card. No current offer published on Amex's page; check before applying.
Earning rates
| Category | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants, U.S. supermarkets, Delta purchases | 2x | |
| Everything else | 1x |
Benefits and credits
Statement credits
| Credit | Value | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Delta flight credit | $200 | After $10,000 in purchases in a calendar year. |
| Rideshare | $120/yr | Starts after the first renewal; enrollment required. |
| Delta Stays | $100/yr | |
| In-flight purchases | 20% back | |
| Amex Venue Collection | Up to $250/yr | Enrollment required. |
Other benefits
- First checked bag free worldwide, second free on domestic flights; Zone 5 boarding.
- TakeOff 15: 15% off award flights on delta.com.
Restrictions
- Delta SkyMiles Gold cardholders are excluded from the Amex Hotel Collection.
Strategies
- The free bag pays for the fee after one or two round trips for a solo traveler who would check a bag.
Best categories: 2x at restaurants, u.s. supermarkets, delta purchases; 1x at everything else.
Compare with: Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®, Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard®, AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®, Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card. Or try the Best Card Finder with your own spending.
Sources and freshness
Fees, credits and earning rates come from American Express's official page, fetched on Oct 27, 2026. Amex does not publish welcome offers on that page, so any offer shown comes from the dated third-party report named in the offer note.
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