Delta SkyMiles Gold

New cardholders may earn up to 80,000 bonus SkyMiles by spending $2,000 on eligible purchases within the first six months of card membership. Eligible offers vary, and prior or existing cardholders may not qualify due to Amex's once-per-lifetime bonus policy.

Earn 2 SkyMiles per dollar on Delta purchases (tickets, baggage fees, and inflight spending), at restaurants worldwide, and at U.S. supermarkets. Note that warehouse clubs and superstores like Walmart or Costco do not count as supermarkets for this benefit.

Every eligible purchase that doesn't fall into a bonus category earns 1 SkyMile per dollar spent. There's no cap on how many miles you can accumulate at this base rate.

When redeeming SkyMiles for a Delta-operated award flight, you automatically get 15% off the miles required at checkout. This discount applies on delta.com or the Delta app and is limited to flights Delta actually operates — codeshare or partner flights do not qualify.

Get up to $100 back per calendar year as a statement credit on prepaid hotel bookings made through Delta Stays, Delta's hotel portal at delta.com/stays. Pay with your Delta Gold Amex to qualify, and the credit resets each January.

Receive a statement credit covering the application fee for Global Entry (up to $120) or TSA PreCheck (up to $85) when you pay with your card. The credit is available once every four years for Global Entry or once every 4.5 years for TSA PreCheck.

Get up to $9.99 back per month as a statement credit toward your Uber One membership fee when you pay with this card, covering up to $119.88 per year. You must enroll by June 25, 2026 to be eligible for this benefit.

The primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation can each check their first bag for free on Delta flights. You do not need to pay for your ticket with the card for this benefit to apply — just having the card is enough.

Board your Delta flight in Zone 5, ahead of general boarding groups. Show your card and boarding pass at the gate to take advantage of this perk on Delta-operated flights.

When redeeming SkyMiles for a Delta-operated award flight, you automatically get 15% off the miles required at checkout. This discount applies on delta.com or the Delta app and is limited to flights Delta actually operates — codeshare or partner flights do not qualify.

Each Medallion Qualification Year, $2,500 in Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) are automatically credited to your Delta account with no spending threshold required. These MQDs count toward Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Medallion status.

Pay your monthly cell phone bill with this card to activate protection against damage or theft. Coverage limits and deductibles apply, so review your card's benefit guide for the exact terms and claim process.

Use your card abroad without worrying about foreign currency conversion fees — they simply don't apply. The savings kick in automatically on any international purchase, with no caps or category restrictions.