19 Best Ways To Earn Lots of Delta SkyMiles [2023]

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Frequent Delta flyers will love the Delta SkyMiles^® Gold American Express Card. The card offers great benefits that will help save you money, effectively mimics low-level elite status with Delta SkyMiles, and helps you earn miles even faster, all for a low annual fee. Let’s dive into the benefits to see if the Delta Gold card is a good fit for your needs.

Question 2

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Pros

New: Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
Bonus earning on Delta purchases and U.S. supermarket and worldwide restaurant purchases
First checked bag free on Delta flights
20% back on inflight purchases

Cons

Moderate annual fee
Earn rate for Delta flights is relatively low compared to other travel cards

Question 3

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Earn 40,000 bonus miles after you spend $2,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
Enjoy a $0 introductory Annual Fee for the first year, then $99.
Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights.
Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
Earn 2X Miles on Delta purchases, at U.S. Supermarkets and at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery in the U.S.
Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases.
$100 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, receive a Credit to use toward future travel.
Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.
Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
With Send & Split^®, you can send money and split your Card purchases with any other Venmo or PayPal user, directly from the Amex App. Enroll today.
Terms Apply.

Financial Snapshot

APR: 20.99%-29.99% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fees: None

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Delta SkyMiles Frequent Flyer Program

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Question 5

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The Delta SkyMiles^® Platinum American Express Card can be a great option for those seeking additional ways to obtain a higher level of status — or to maintain their current status — with the airline.

A key feature of this card is the ability to earn bonus Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) that are essential for earning Delta status. This could help you get closer to earning free flights and other valuable rewards.

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Pros

New: Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
3x SkyMiles per $1 spent on Delta purchases
3x SkyMiles per $1 spent on purchases made directly with hotels
2x SkyMiles per $1 spent at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets
1x SkyMile per $1 spent on all other purchases
Annual companion certificate
Complimentary checked bags
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee statement credit
20% back on inflight purchases
Delta Status Boost
Discount on Delta Sky Club visits (Effective 1/1/24, this benefit will no longer be available)

Cons

$250 annual fee (rates & fees)
Does not earn transferable rewards

Question 7

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Earn 50,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
Receive a Domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year upon renewal of your Card. Payment of the government imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments) is required. Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights. Plus enjoy Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding and settle into your seat sooner.
Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.
Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets.
Earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
Get access to Delta Sky Club^® at a rate of $50 per person per visit for you and up to two guests or immediate family when traveling on a Delta flight from now until 12/31/23. Effective 1/1/24, this benefit will no longer be available.
Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck^® after you apply through any Official Enrollment Provider. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
Earn 10,000 Medallion^® Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $25,000 in purchases on your Delta Platinum Card, up to two times through 12/31/23. Effective 1/1/24, this benefit will no longer be available, and there will be a new way to earn toward Medallion Status with the Card. Learn more at delta.com/skymilesprogramchanges.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
$250 Annual Fee.
Terms Apply.

Financial Snapshot

APR: 20.99%-29.99% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fees: None

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Delta Air Lines SkyMiles

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Question 9

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The Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve American Express Card is a stellar option for frequent travelers who always fly with Delta thanks to its lounge access, status boost, annual companion certificate, and many other great benefits.

Here is a full look at everything the Delta Reserve card can offer to you to help you decide whether the card deserves a place in your wallet.

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Pros

New: Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
3x SkyMiles per $1 on Delta purchases
1x SkyMile per $1 on all other purchases
Complimentary Delta Sky Club and Amex Centurion Lounge access when flying Delta. Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter.
Delta Status Boost
Medallion Qualification Dollar (MQD) Waiver
Annual Companion Certificate
Access to Complimentary Upgrades and Upgrade Priority
Free checked bags
20% back on inflight purchases
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee statement credit
Travel and purchase protection

Cons

$550 annual fee (rates and fees)
No bonus categories other than Delta purchases

Question 11

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Earn 60,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
Enter Delta Sky Club^® at no cost and bring up to two guests or immediate family at a rate of $50 per person per visit. Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter.
Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion^® Lounge when you book a Delta flight with your Reserve Card.
With Status Boost^®, earn 15,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $30,000 in purchases on your Card through 12/31/23, up to four times per year getting you closer to Medallion Status. MQMs are used to determine Medallion Status and are different from the miles you earn towards flights. Effective 1/1/24, this benefit will no longer be available, and there will be a new way to earn toward Medallion Status with the Card. Learn more at delta.com/skymilesprogramchanges.
Eligible Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
Receive a domestic First Class, Delta Comfort+^® or domestic Main Cabin round trip companion certificate each year upon renewal of your Card. Payment of the government imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments) is required. Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck^® after you apply through any Official Enrollment Provider. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights.
Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases.
Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
$550 Annual Fee.
Terms Apply.

Financial Snapshot

APR: 20.99%-29.99% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fees: None

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Delta SkyMiles Airline Loyalty Program

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Question 13

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When it comes to cards that offer top-notch benefits, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better card out there than The Platinum Card^® from American Express.

Make no mistake — the Amex Platinum card is a premium card with a premium price tag. With amazing benefits like best-in-class airport lounge access, hotel elite status, and tremendous value in annual statement credits, it can easily prove to be one of the most lucrative cards in your wallet year after year.

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Pros

The best airport lounge access out of any card (by far) — enjoy access to over 1,400 worldwide lounges, including the luxurious Amex Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, and many more!
5x points per $1 spent on flights purchased directly with the airline or with American Express Travel (up to $500,000 per year)
5x points per $1 spent on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel
Annual and monthly statement credits upon enrollment (airline credit, Uber Cash credit, Saks Fifth Avenue credit, streaming credit, prepaid hotel credit on eligible stays, Walmart+ credit, CLEAR credit, and Equinox credit)
TSA PreCheck or Global Entry credit
Access to American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts
Access to Amex International Airline Program
No foreign transaction fees (rates and fees)

Cons

$695 annual fee (rates and fees)
Airline credit does not cover airfare (only incidentals like checked bags)

Question 15

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Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards^® Points after you spend $8,000 on purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card^®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards^® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year and earn 5X Membership Rewards^® Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel.
$200 Hotel Credit: Get up to $200 back in statement credits each year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts^® or The Hotel Collection bookings with American Express Travel when you pay with your Platinum Card^®. The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.
$240 Digital Entertainment Credit: Get up to $20 back in statement credits each month on eligible purchases made with your Platinum Card^® on one or more of the following: Disney+, a Disney Bundle, ESPN+, Hulu, The New York Times, Peacock, SiriusXM, and The Wall Street Journal. Enrollment required.
$155 Walmart+ Credit: Cover the cost of a $12.95 monthly Walmart+ membership (subject to auto-renewal) with a statement credit after you pay for Walmart+ each month with your Platinum Card^®. Cost includes $12.95 plus applicable local sales tax. Plus Up Benefits are excluded.
$200 Airline Fee Credit: Select one qualifying airline and then receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees are charged by the airline to your Platinum Card^®.
$200 Uber Cash: Enjoy Uber VIP status and up to $200 in Uber savings on rides or eats orders in the US annually. Uber Cash and Uber VIP status is available to Basic Card Member only.
$300 Equinox Credit: Get up to $300 back in statement credits per calendar year on an Equinox membership, or an Equinox club membership (subject to auto-renewal) when you pay with your Platinum Card^®. Enrollment required. Visit https://platinum.equinox.com/ to enroll.
$189 CLEAR^® Plus Credit: Breeze through security with CLEAR Plus at 100+ airports, stadiums, and entertainment venues nationwide and get up to $189 back per calendar year on your Membership (subject to auto-renewal) when you use your Platinum Card^®. Learn more.
$100 Global Entry Credit: Receive either a $100 statement credit every 4 years for a Global Entry application fee or a statement credit up to $85 every 4.5 years for a TSA PreCheck^® (through a TSA official enrollment provider) application fee, when charged to your Platinum Card^®. Card Members approved for Global Entry will also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional cost.
Shop Saks with Platinum: Get up to $100 in statement credits annually for purchases in Saks Fifth Avenue stores or at saks.com on your Platinum Card^®. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$300 SoulCycle At-Home Bike Credit: Get a $300 statement credit for the purchase of a SoulCycle at-home bike with your Platinum Card^®. An Equinox+ subscription is required to purchase a SoulCycle at-home bike and access SoulCycle content. Must charge full price of bike in one transaction. Shipping available in the contiguous U.S. only. Enrollment Required.
Unlock access to exclusive reservations and special dining experiences with Global Dining Access by Resy when you add your Platinum Card^® to your Resy profile.
$695 annual fee.
Terms Apply.

Financial Snapshot

APR: See Pay Over Time APR
Foreign Transaction Fees: None

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American Express Membership Rewards

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Question 17

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The American Express^® Gold Card is a game-changer.

With this card, you can earn 4x Membership Rewards points at restaurants and you’ll also earn 4x Membership Rewards points at U.S. supermarkets on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1x.

There isn’t another card on the market that offers a 1-2 punch like this. Of course, there are several other benefits of the Gold Card as well, including extra monthly dining rewards and more.

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Pros

4x points per $1 at restaurants, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.
4x points per $1 at U.S. supermarkets, up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases; and 1x thereafter
3x points per $1 on flights purchased directly from airlines or at Amex Travel
Up to $120 annual dining credit: up to $10 monthly statement credit when you pay with the Amex Gold card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar and select Shake Shack locations
Up to $120 in annual Uber Cash: get $10 monthly in Uber Cash for Uber Eats orders or Uber rides in the U.S. when you add your Gold Card to your Uber account
No foreign transaction fees (see rates and fees)
Access to Amex’s The Hotel Collection
Access to American Express transfer partners

Cons

$250 annual fee (see rates and fees)
No lounge access

Question 19

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Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards^® points after you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards^® Points at Restaurants, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S., and earn 4X Membership Rewards^® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1X).
Earn 3X Membership Rewards^® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and each month automatically get $10 in Uber Cash for Uber Eats orders or Uber rides in the U.S., totaling up to $120 per year.
$120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings and earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express^® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar and select Shake Shack locations. Enrollment required.
Get a $100 experience credit with a minimum two-night stay when you book The Hotel Collection through American Express Travel. Experience credit varies by property.
Choose the color that suits your style. Gold or Rose Gold.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $250.
Terms Apply.

Financial Snapshot

APR: See Pay Over Time APR
Foreign Transaction Fees: None

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American Express Membership Rewards

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Question 21

Answer

Casual travelers who like to frequent properties that are part of the Marriott Bonvoy collection of brands may want to consider the Marriott Bonvoy Bold^® Credit Card.

The Marriott Bold card rewards cardholders for Marriott stays and gives them a boost towards Marriott Bonvoy elite status.

Question 22

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Pros

Up to 14x points per $1 on Marriott purchases
2x points per $1 on travel purchases
15 Elite Night Credits each year (automatically gives you Silver Elite status)
No foreign transaction fees
No annual fee

Cons

Lower point earn rate than other Marriott Bonvoy cards
Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status is the lowest status tier

Question 23

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Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Pay no annual fee with the Marriott Bonvoy Bold^® Credit Card from Chase^®!
Earn up to 14X total points per $1 spent at thousands of hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy^® with the Marriott Bonvoy Bold^® Card.
2X points for every $1 spent on other travel purchases (from airfare to taxis and trains).
1X point for every $1 spent on all other purchases.
Receive 15 Elite Night Credits annually, qualifying you for Silver Elite Status. Restrictions apply.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Member FDIC

Financial Snapshot

Foreign Transaction Fees: None

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Marriott Bonvoy

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Question 25

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If you’re a frequent traveler and a Marriott loyalist, there’s a lot to love about the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless^® Credit Card. The card comes packed with several great benefits like a free hotel night once a year, automatic Silver Elite status (with a fast-track to Gold Elite status), and multiple options for redeeming points.

Question 26

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Pros

Earn big when you use your card at over 7,000 participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels
New benefit to earn big at grocery stores, gas stations, and dining
Automatic Silver Elite Status
1 Free Night Award each cardmember anniversary (up to 35,000 points)
DoorDash DashPass subscription
No foreign transaction fees

Cons

$95 annual fee
Marriott Silver status is the lowest status tier

Question 27

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Earn 3 Free Night Awards (each night valued up to 50,000 points) after qualifying purchases.
Earn 3X points per $1 on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases each year on grocery stores, gas stations, and dining.
Earn 1 Elite Night Credit towards Elite Status for every $5,000 you spend.
1 Free Night Award (valued up to 35,000 points) every year after account anniversary.
Earn up to 17X total points per $1 spent at thousands of hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy^® with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless^® Card.
Receive 15 Elite Night Credits annually, automatic Silver Elite status, and path to Gold Status when you spend $35,000 on purchases each calendar year.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Member FDIC

Financial Snapshot

Foreign Transaction Fees: None

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Marriott Bonvoy

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Question 29

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The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express^® Card, the latest mid-tier offering in the Marriott Bonvoy lineup of cards, offers cardholders automatic elite status and ways to earn more Marriott Bonvoy points on each of their stays and daily purchases.

Question 30

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Pros

6x points per $1 at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy
4x points per $1 at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on up to $15,000 in combined purchases per calendar year, then 2X points)
2x points per $1 on all other purchases
Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status
15 Elite Night Credits per year
1,000 bonus points per paid stay
1 Free Night Award (up to 50,000 points) when you spend $15,000 on the card in a year
No foreign transaction fees (rates and fees)

Cons

$250 annual fee (rates and fees)
Free Night Award certificate is not an automatic benefit

Question 31

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Earn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
Earn 6X Marriott Bonvoy^® points for each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy.
Earn 4X points at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on up to $15,000 in combined purchases at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets per calendar year, then 2X points).
Earn 2X points on all other eligible purchases.
1K Bonus Points Per Stay: Earn 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy^® bonus points per paid eligible stay booked directly with Marriott for properties participating in Marriott Bonvoy.
With complimentary Gold Elites status, earn up to 2.5X points from Marriott Bonvoy^® on eligible hotel purchases with the 25% Bonus Points on stays benefit.
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Free Night Award: Earn 1 Free Night Award after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases on your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ Card in a calendar year. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy^® points) at a hotel participating in Marriott Bonvoy^®. Certain hotels have resort fees.
15 Elite Night Credits: Each calendar year with your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express Card^® you can receive 15 Elite Night Credits toward the next level of Marriott Bonvoy^® Elite status. Limitations apply per Marriott Bonvoy member account. Benefit is not exclusive to Cards offered by American Express. Terms apply.
Plan It^® is a payment option that lets you split up purchases of $100 or more into equal monthly installments with a fixed fee. Plus, you'll still earn rewards the way you usually do.
$250 Annual Fee.
Terms apply.

Financial Snapshot

APR: 20.99%-29.99% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fees: None

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Question 32

Question 33

Answer

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant^® American Express^® Card is a premium card designed with road warriors and Marriott Bonvoy loyalists in mind.

So is the card a worthwhile addition to your wallet?

Question 34

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Pros

6x points per $1 at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy program
3x points per $1 on flights booked directly with airlines and restaurants worldwide
2x points per $1 on all other purchases
25 Elite Night Credits each year
Priority Pass Select membership upon enrollment
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee statement credit
Annual Free Night Award after card renewal
Complimentary Platinum Elite status

Cons

Steep annual fee of $650 (rates and fees)
6x points per $1 is the same earn rate offered with lower annual fee alternatives like the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express^® Card

Question 35

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Earn 95,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
$300 Brilliant Dining Credit: Each calendar year, get up to $300 (up to $25 per month) in statement credits for eligible purchases made on the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant^® American Express^® Card at restaurants worldwide.
With Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status, you can receive room upgrades, including enhanced views or suites, when available at select properties and booked with a Qualifying Rate.
Earn 6X Marriott Bonvoy points for each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy^®. 3X points at restaurants worldwide and on flights booked directly with airlines. 2X points on all other eligible purchases.
Free Night Award: Receive 1 Free Night Award every year after your Card renewal month. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points) at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy^®. Certain hotels have resort fees.
Each calendar year after spending $60,000 on eligible purchases on your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant^® American Express^® Card, you will be eligible to select a Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit. You can only earn one Earned Choice Award per calendar year. See https://www.choice-benefit.marriott.com/brilliant for Award options.
$100 Marriott Bonvoy Property Credit: Enjoy your stay. Receive up to a $100 property credit for qualifying charges at The Ritz-Carlton^® or St. Regis^® when you book direct using a special rate for a two-night minimum stay using your Card.
Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck^®: Receive either a statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($100) or a statement credit every 4.5 years after you apply for a five-year membership for TSA PreCheck^® (up to $85 through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider) and pay the application fee with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant^® American Express^® Card. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
Each calendar year with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant^® American Express^® Card you can receive 25 Elite Night Credits toward the next level of Marriott Bonvoy^® Elite status. Limitations apply per Marriott Bonvoy^® member account. Benefit is not exclusive to Cards offered by American Express. Terms apply.
Enroll in Priority Pass™ Select, which offers unlimited access to over 1,200 lounges in over 130 countries, regardless of which carrier or class you are flying. This allows you to relax before or between flights. You can enjoy snacks, drinks, and internet access in a quiet, comfortable location.
No Foreign Transaction Fees on international purchases.
With Cell Phone Protection, you can be reimbursed, the lesser of, your repair or replacement costs following damage, such as a cracked screen, or theft for a maximum of $800 per claim when your cell phone line is listed on a wireless bill and the prior month's wireless bill was paid by an Eligible Card Account. A $50 deductible will apply to each approved claim with a limit of 2 approved claims per 12-month period. Additional terms and conditions apply. Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
$650 Annual Fee.
Terms Apply.

Financial Snapshot

APR: 20.99%-29.99% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fees: None

Card Categories

Rewards Center

Marriott Bonvoy

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Question 37

What are SkyMiles?

Answer

The Delta Air Lines loyalty program is called SkyMiles. Members earn miles and a variety of benefits for traveling with Delta, depending on their level of status. Miles can be redeemed for awards flights.

Question 38

What are the benefits of enrolling in Delta SkyMiles?

Answer

Members receive benefits such as bonus miles, free checked bags, priority boarding, and more, depending on membership status. Once enough miles accrue, you can redeem them for travel or other options.

Question 39

What are the Delta SkyMiles membership tiers?

Answer

Delta SkyMiles has 4 membership tiers: Silver Medallion, Gold Medallion, Platinum Medallion, and Diamond Medallion. You must earn a certain number of miles/segments and meet a specific dollar threshold each year to advance to the next level.

Question 40

Where can I sign up for Delta SkyMiles?

Answer

Enroll in SkyMiles on the Delta SkyMiles website.

Question 41

Where can I sign in to my Delta SkyMiles account?

Answer

You can sign in to your Delta SkyMiles account at delta.com.

Question 42

Does Delta SkyMiles have airline partners?

Answer

As a member of SkyTeam, Delta partners with airlines such as Air France, Czech Airlines, and KLM. Other Delta partners include Hawaiian Airlines and WestJet.

Question 43

How many Delta SkyMiles are needed for a free flight?

Answer

You can redeem Delta SkyMiles for free flights on Delta or any of its partner airlines. You can also transfer points to and from SkyMiles partners, including hotels. Since Delta no longer publishes an award chart, the number of miles needed for a flight can vary. Check out the SkyMiles deals page for great discounts on award flights!

Question 44

When do Delta SkyMiles expire?

Answer

Delta miles do not expire. However, your account can be terminated for fraudulent or other unfavorable activities.

Question 45

How do I redeem Delta SkyMiles?

Answer

Visit Delta.com or the Delta app and log in to your SkyMiles account.
Select Book a Flight.
Under the Show Price In section, select miles.
Enter your flight preferences and select Find Flights.
Choose the flight you want to book, complete the purchase, and you’re all set!

Airline	Class of Service	Purchased Fare Class	Base Miles	Class Bonus	Total Miles Earned	MQMs	MQDs
Aeromexico	Business	J	100%	100%	200%	200%	40%
	Business	C, D, I	100%	100%	200%	150%	40%
	Full Economy	W, Y	100%	25%	125%	150%	25%
	Economy	B, M, K, H, Q, L, T, U	100%		100%	100%	20%
	Discounted Economy	E, N, R	50%		50%	100%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	V	25%		25%	100%	5%
Air France Intra-Europe/Domestic France Flights	Business	J	100%	100%	200%	200%	40%
	Business	C, D, I, Z	100%	100%	200%	150%	40%
	Full Economy	Y, B, M	100%	25%	125%	150%	25%
	Economy	W, P, F, U, K	100%		100%	100%	20%
	Discounted Economy	S, A, H, L, Q, T, E, N	50%		50%	100%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	R, G, V	25%		25%	100%	5%
Air France International Flights (Excluding Intra-Europe Flights)	First	P, F	100%	200%	300%	200%	60%
	Business	J	100%	100%	200%	200%	40%
		C, D, I, Z	100%	100%	200%	150%	40%
		O	100%		100%	100%	20%
	Premium Economy	W, S, A	100%	50%	150%	150%	30%
	Full Economy	Y, B, M	100%	25%	125%	150%	25%
	Economy	U, K	100%		100%	100%	20%
	Discounted Economy	H, L, Q, T, E, N	50%		50%	100%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	R,G, V, X	25%		25%	100%	5%
China Eastern	First	U	100%	200%	300%	200%	60%
		F	100%	200%	300%	150%	60%
		P, International	100%	200%	300%	200%	60%
		P, China Domestic	100%	100%	200%	150%	40%
	Business	J	100%	100%	200%	200%	40%
	Business	C, D, Q, I	100%	100%	200%	150%	40%
	Premium Economy	W	100%	50%	150%	150%	30%
	Full Economy	Y	100%	25%	125%	150%	25%
	Economy	B	100%		100%	150%	20%
	Economy	M, E, H	100%		100%	100%	20%
	Discounted Economy	K, L, N, R, S, V	50%		50%	100%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	T, G, Z	25%		25%	100%	5%
KLM	Business	J, C, D, I, Z	100%	100%	200%	200%	40%
	Premium Comfort	W, S, A	100%	50%	150%	150%	30%
	Discounted Business	O	100%	0%	100%	100%	20%
	Full Economy	Y, B, M	100%	25%	125%	150%	25%
	Economy	U, K, W, P, F	100%		100%	100%	20%
	Discounted Economy	H, L, Q, T, E, N, S, A	50%		50%	100%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	R, G, V, X	25%		25%	100%	5%
Korean Air	First	P, F (International)	100%	200%	300%	200%	60%
	Business	J	100%	100%	200%	200%	40%
	Business	C, D, I, R	100%	100%	200%	150%	40%
	Full Economy	W, Y, B	100%	25%	125%	150%	25%
	Economy	S (International)	100%		100%	100%	20%
	Economy	M, H, E	100%		100%	100%	20%
	Discounted Economy	G, Q	50%		50%	100%	10%
	Discounted Economy	K, L, U (International)	50%		50%	100%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	T, G, Z	25%		25%	100%	5%
	Deep Discount Economy	N (International)	25%		25%	100%	5%
LATAM	Business	J, C	100%	100%	200%	200%	40%
	Business	D, I, Z	100%	50%	150%	150%	30%
	Premium Economy	W	100%	50%	150%	150%	30%
	Premium Economy	P	100%	25%	125%	150%	25%
	Full Economy	Y, B	100%	25%	125%	150%	25%
	Economy	H, K, M	100%		100%	100%	20%
	Economy	L, V, X	75%		75%	100%	15%
	Discounted Economy	S, N, Q	50%		50%	100%	10%
	Deeply Discounted Economy	O, G, A	25%		25%	100%	5%
Virgin Atlantic	Business	J	100%	100%	200%	200%	40%
	Business	C, D, I, Z	100%	100%	200%	150%	40%
	Premium Economy	W, S, K, H	100%	50%	150%	150%	30%
	Economy (Delight, Classic or Light)	V	100%		125%	125%	25%
		Y, B	100%		125%	125%	25%
		R, L, U	100%		100%	100%	20%
		M, E, Q, X	50%		50%	100%	10%
		N, O	25%	25%	25%	100%	5%
		T	25%	25%	25%	100%	5%

Airline	Class of Service	Purchased Fare Class	Base Miles	Total Miles Earned	MQMs	MQDs
Aerolineas Argentinas	Business	J, C	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Premium Economy	D, I, W, S	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Full Economy	Y	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Economy	B, M	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Discounted Economy	U, K, H, L, Q	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	T, E, A, G, V, N, R	25%	25%	25%	5%
Air Europa	Business	J, C, D, I	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Full Economy	Y, B, M	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Economy	L	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Discounted Economy	K, H, V, E	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	Q, R, S, U, T, F	25%	25%	25%	5%
Cape Air	Members will earn SkyMiles, MQSs, and MQDs like they normally do on Delta-marketed flights. All Cape Air fare classes (Y, M, X, H, Q, K, S, B, V, T, L) earn 100% of the distance flown for MQMs.
China Airlines	First	F	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Business	J, C, D	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Premium Economy	W, U, A, E	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Full Economy	Y, B, M	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Economy	K	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Discounted Economy	V, T	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	R, Q, H, N	25%	25%	25%	5%
China Southern	First	F	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Business	J, C, D, I	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Premium Economy	W, S	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Full Economy	Y	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Economy	P, B, M, H, K	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Discounted Economy	U, A, L, E, Q	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	V, Z, T, N, R	25%	25%	25%	5%
Czech Airlines	Business	J, C, D, I	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Full Economy	Y, B, M	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Economy	H, K, T	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Discounted Economy	A, L, Q	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	U, X	25%	25%	25%	5%
Garuda Indonesia	First	F, A, P	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Business	J, C, D, I	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Full Economy	Y, B	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Economy	M	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Discounted Economy	K, N	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	Q, T	25%	25%	25%	5%
Hawaiian Airlines	First	F, P, J, C, A	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Full Economy	Y	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Economy	W, V, X	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Discounted Economy	Q, S, N	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	H, I, B, M, G, L, K	25%	25%	25%	5%
ITA Airways	Members will earn miles like they normally do on Delta-marketed flights.
Kenya Airways	Business	J, C, D, I, Z	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Full Economy	Y, B, M	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Economy	U, K, H	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Discounted Economy	L, N, Q	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	R, E, T, W	25%	25%	25%	5%
Middle East Airlines	Business	J, C, D, I, Z	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Full Economy	Y, B, M	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Economy	U, K, H	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Discounted Economy	L, Q, T	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	N, R, V	25%	25%	25%	5%
Saudia Airlines	First	F, P, A	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Business	J, C, D, I	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Full Economy	Y, E, B	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Economy	M, K, H	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Discounted Economy	L, Q, T	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	G, N, V, U	25%	25%	25%	5%
TAROM	Business	J, C, D, I, Z	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Full Economy	Y, B	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Economy	M, U, K, R	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Discounted Economy	H, G, L	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	Q, N, T, V, S, E, A, F	25%	25%	25%	5%
Vietnam Airlines	Business	J, C, D, I	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Premium Economy	W, Z, U	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Full Economy	Y	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Economy	M, B, S, H, K, L, Q, N, R	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Discounted Economy	T, E, A	25%	25%	25%	5%
	Deep Discount Economy	G, P	10%	10%	10%	5%
WestJet	Business	J, C, D	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Premium Economy	W, O, R	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Full Economy	Y, B	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Economy	M	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Discounted Economy	H, Q, N, S, X	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Deep Discounted Economy	T, K, L	25%	25%	25%	5%
Xiamen Airlines	First	F, A	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Business	J, C, D, I	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Full Economy	Y, H, B, M	100%	100%	100%	20%
	Economy	L	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Discounted Economy	K	50%	50%	50%	10%
	Deep Discount Economy	N, Q, V	25%	25%	25%	5%

Fare Classes on Delta-marketed Flights for Retail and Award Travel Tickets	Class	MQMs (Percentage of Distance Flown)	MQSs	MQDs
Full Fare Delta One, First, and Delta Premium Select	J	200%	✓	✓
Delta Premium Select, Delta One, First, and Discounted Delta One and First	P, A, G, C, D, I, Z	150%	✓	✓
Award Travel: Delta One, First, and Delta Premium Select	O, R	150%	✓	✓
Full Fare Main Cabin	Y, B	150%	✓	✓
Delta Comfort+	W, S	100%	✓	✓
Award Travel: Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin	SN, N	100%	✓	✓
Main Cabin, Discounted and Deeply Discounted Main Cabin	M, H, Q, K, L U, T, X, V	100%	✓	✓
Basic Economy	E, NE	No MQMs earned	No MSQs earned	No MQDs earned

Hotel	SkyMiles/Stay	Hotel	SkyMiles/Stay
ALL – Accor Live Limitless	Up to 12.5 SkyMiles/€10	Marriott Hotels	Up to 2 SkyMiles/$1
delta.com/hotels	A minimum of 2 SkyMiles/$1	Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts	500 SkyMiles/stay
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts	500 SkyMiles/stay	World Hotels	500 SkyMiles/stay
Langham Hospitality Group	Up to 1,500 SkyMiles/stay

Hotel Loyalty Program	Minimum	Transfer Ratio
ALL – Accor Live Limitless	4,000	4,000:2,000
Hilton Honors	10,000	10:1
IHG One Rewards	10,000	5:1
Radisson Rewards Americas	2,000	10:1
World of Hyatt	5,000	5:2 with a 5,000-mile bonus if you transfer 50,000 points

Rental Company	SkyMiles	Rental Company	SkyMiles
Alamo	500 SkyMiles per rental	Hertz	4 to 8 SkyMiles/$1
Carmel	Up to 2 SkyMiles/$1	National	500 SkyMiles per rental
Dollar	4 SkyMiles /$1	Sixt	500 SkyMiles per rental
Enterprise	500 SkyMiles per rental	Thrifty	4 SkyMiles/$1
Europcar	60 SkyMiles per day	Turo	2,000 SkyMiles on the first trip; 500 SkyMiles on each trip thereafter

# of Nights	SkyMiles
1 to 5	1,500
6 to 8	3,000
9 to 12	5,000
13+	10,000

Company	Product/Service	SkyMiles
Biscoff Store	Biscoff cookies and gifts	1 SkyMile/$1
FTD	Flowers and gifts	20 SkyMiles/$1
Instacart	Grocery delivery	1 SkyMile/$1
Starbucks	Coffee	1 SkyMile/$1
Ticketmaster	Tickets for events	1 SkyMile/$1
Vinesse Wine Clubs	Membership enrollment	1,500 SkyMiles

Company	Product/Service	SkyMiles
Energy Plus	Monthly electric and gas service (where available)	5,000 SkyMiles after second month 2 SkyMiles/$1 on supply portion of bill
Georgia Natural Gas	Monthly gas service	Sign up and earn 2,500 SkyMiles 2 SkyMiles/$1
Grand Rapids Energy	Monthly gas service	2 SkyMiles/$1

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