Jump-start the new year: Earn up to 110,000 bonus SkyMiles with these new offers

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Delta Air Lines and American Express have some excellent welcome offers on their range of cobranded credit cards. Right now, six Delta SkyMiles Amex cards are offering elevated welcome offers. The two Gold and two Reserve cards have their highest-ever bonuses …

Feb 6, 2025 - 19:43

Jump-start the new year: Earn up to 110,000 bonus SkyMiles with these new offers

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.

Delta Air Lines and American Express have some excellent welcome offers on their range of cobranded credit cards.

Right now, six Delta SkyMiles Amex cards are offering elevated welcome offers. The two Gold and two Reserve cards have their highest-ever bonuses again, and the two Platinum cards are close to their best-ever offerings. The last time we saw these offers was in the fall of 2024, so if you missed out, you’re getting a second chance to snag a great welcome bonus.

These limited-time offers end April 2.

Let’s dive into each of these offers and see which might be a good fit for you.

Comparison of Delta credit card welcome offers

Here’s an overview of the offers at first glance:

Card	Welcome offer	Annual fee	Bonus value*
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card	Earn 80,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.	$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 (see rates and fees)	$960
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card	Earn 90,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.	$350 (see rates and fees)	$1,080
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card	Earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.	$650 (see rates and fees)	$1,200
Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card	Earn 90,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.	$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 (see rates and fees)	$1,080
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card	Earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.	$350 (see rates and fees)	$1,200
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card	Earn 110,000 bonus miles after spending $12,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.	$650 (see rates and fees)	$1,320

*Bonus value is based on TPG’s January 2025 valuations and is not provided or reviewed by the issuer.

Delta personal cards

Delta offers three personal cards for your consideration. Which card is right for you depends on how frequently you fly with Delta and how much you’re willing to pay for an annual fee.

Let’s take a look at what differentiates each of the Delta SkyMiles personal cards.

Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card

If you want to take advantage of a welcome bonus but aren’t a frequent Delta flyer, the Delta SkyMiles Gold is your best option.

Welcome offer: Earn 80,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. This is equivalent to the best-ever welcome offer we have seen on this card.

Annual fee: $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150

Earning rate: Earn 2 miles per dollar spent on eligible Delta purchases, dining at worldwide restaurants (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.) and at U.S. supermarkets and 1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases.

Is this offer worth it?

The Delta Gold Amex is a solid card for travelers who occasionally fly with Delta. Eligible cardmembers will get:

15% off award redemptions for Delta flights (when paying taxes and fees with this card and booking through delta.com or the Fly Delta app)
First checked bag free
Zone 5 priority boarding
20% off inflight purchases
Up to $100 Delta Stays statement credit per calendar year on eligible bookings
An up to $200 Delta flight credit annually after spending $10,000 in a calendar year

Enrollment is required for select benefits; terms apply.

To learn more, read our full review of the Delta SkyMiles Gold.

Apply here: Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card

Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card

If you fly frequently with Delta but can’t justify the pricier Delta SkyMiles Reserve, the Delta SkyMiles Platinum is worth considering.

Welcome offer: Earn 90,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. This is very close to the best welcome offer we have seen on this card.

Annual fee: $350

Earning rate: Earn 3 miles per dollar spent on eligible Delta purchases and at hotels (when booking directly with the hotel), 2 miles per dollar at dining at worldwide restaurants (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.) and U.S. supermarkets and 1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases.

Is this offer worth it?

The card is pretty impressive.

Eligible cardmembers will get:

15% off award redemptions for Delta flights (when paying taxes and fees with this card and booking through delta.com or the Fly Delta app)
Annual companion certificate upon card renewal for Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean or Central American round-trip flights
Up to $120 in statement credits per calendar year for ride-hailing services (up to $10 per month)
Up to $150 Delta Stays statement credit per calendar year
Up to $120 in statement credits per calendar year for Resy purchases (up to $10 per month)
Statement credit for Global Entry/TSA PreCheck application fees ($120 every four years for Global Entry and up to $85 every 4 1/2 years for TSA PreCheck)
First checked bag free
Zone 5 priority boarding
20% off eligible inflight purchases
Earn 1 Medallion Qualification Dollar for every $20 spent on your card, plus a 2,500 MQD headstart at the beginning of each Medallion qualification year

Enrollment is required for select benefits; terms apply.

Overall, this is a great card option if you fly Delta semiregularly and are looking for a way to earn miles on purchases and reach elite status. However, even if you aren’t going for status, the companion voucher alone can make the annual fee for this card worth it.

To learn more, read our full review of the Delta SkyMiles Platinum.

Apply here: Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card

Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card

Delta’s most expensive consumer credit card also comes with many benefits. The Delta SkyMiles Reserve is ideal for hardcore Delta fans and frequent flyers.

Welcome offer: Earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. This matches the best-ever welcome offer we have seen on this card with only a $1,000 higher minimum spending requirement.

Annual fee: $650

Earning rate: Earn 3 miles per dollar spent on eligible Delta purchases and 1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases.

Is this offer worth it?

The Delta SkyMiles Reserve is the top-tier Delta Amex card available and thus comes with a high annual fee.

With this card, you’ll get a slew of benefits, including:

15% off award redemptions for Delta flights for eligible cardmembers (when paying taxes and fees with this card and booking through delta.com or the Fly Delta app)
Annual companion certificate upon card renewal for round-trip travel in first class, Comfort+ or Main Cabin to select destinations
Delta Sky Club access when you fly same-day Delta, plus four one-time guest passes each year (effective Feb. 1, you’ll receive 15 visits per year; to earn an unlimited number of visits, you must spend $75,000 or more between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 of each calendar year)
Complimentary access to American Express Centurion Lounges when flying on a same-day Delta flight with a ticket purchased on the card (up to two guests may also enter for a fee of $50 each; terms apply)
Up to $240 Resy statement credit per calendar year (up to $20 monthly)
Up to $200 Delta Stays annual statement credit per calendar year on eligible bookings
Up to $120 ride-hailing statement credit per calendar year (up to $10 monthly)
A Global Entry/TSA PreCheck fee statement credit ($120 every four years for Global Entry, up to $85 every 4 1/2 years for TSA PreCheck)
Access to complimentary upgrades (for non-Medallions)
A first bag checked for free on Delta flights
Zone 5 priority boarding
20% off inflight purchases
Earn 1 MQD per $10 spent on your card, plus 2,500 MQDs at the start of each Medallion qualification year

Enrollment is required for select benefits; terms apply.

For loyal Delta flyers who enjoy visiting the Sky Club, this card can pay for itself with lounge access, spending boosts and other benefits. However, the Delta Platinum may be better for the semi-loyal Delta traveler.

To learn more, read our full review of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve.

Apply here: Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card

Delta business cards

If you own a small business (or have a side hustle where you pay business expenses), one of these offers may be a great addition to your work wallet.

With three options to choose from, it’s important to understand which business card best suits your needs. Let’s dive into each of the Delta SkyMiles business cards.

Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card

The Delta SkyMiles Gold Business is ideal for smaller businesses or business owners who aren’t Delta loyalists.

Welcome offer: Earn 90,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. This is equal to the best-ever welcome offer we have seen on this card.

Annual fee: $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150

Earning rate: Earn 2 miles per dollar spent on eligible Delta purchases, 2 miles per dollar spent on U.S. shipping (up to $50,000 in eligible purchases per category per year, then 1 mile per dollar), U.S. advertising in select media (up to $50,000 in eligible purchases per category per year, then 1 mile per dollar) and dining at restaurants and 1 mile per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.

Other card details:

15% off award redemptions for Delta flights for eligible cardmembers (when paying taxes and fees with this card and booking through delta.com or the Fly Delta app)
First checked bag free on Delta flights and Zone 5 priority boarding
Up to $200 annual Delta flight credit after spending $10,000 in a calendar year
Up to $150 Delta Stays annual statement credit each calendar year on eligible bookings
20% off inflight purchases

Enrollment is required for select benefits; terms apply.

To learn more, read our full review of the Delta SkyMiles Gold Business.

Apply here: Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card

Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business American Express Card

Business owners who are looking for a good mid-tier airline business card should consider the Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business for its earnings potential and benefits.

Welcome offer: Earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. This is very close to the best-ever welcome offer we have seen on this card.

Annual fee: $350

Earning rate: Earn 3 miles per dollar spent on eligible Delta purchases and eligible purchases made directly with hotels, 1.5 miles per dollar spent on eligible transit, U.S. shipping and purchases over $5,000 (up to $100,000 spent per calendar year, then 1 mile per dollar) and 1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases.

Other card benefits:

15% off award redemptions for Delta flights for eligible cardmembers (when paying taxes and fees with this card and booking through delta.com or the Fly Delta app)
Annual companion certificate each year upon card renewal for Main Cabin round-trip flights to domestic locations, the Caribbean, Mexico or Central America
Up to $200 Delta Stays annual statement credit per calendar year on eligible bookings
Up to $120 in statement credits for Resy per calendar year (up to $10 monthly)
Up to $120 ride-hailing annual statement credit per calendar year (up to $10 monthly)
A Global Entry/TSA PreCheck fee statement credit ($120 every four years for Global Entry, up to $85 every 4 1/2 years for TSA PreCheck)
First checked bag free on Delta flights
Zone 5 priority boarding
Complimentary upgrades (when available) for non-Medallion members
Earn 1 MQD for every $20 spent on your card, plus a 2,500 MQD headstart at the beginning of each Medallion qualification year

Enrollment is required for select benefits; terms apply.

To learn more, read our full review of the Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business.

Apply here: Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business American Express Card

Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card

As the most expensive business card Delta offers, the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business comes packed with great perks for Delta loyalists.

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Welcome offer: Earn 110,000 bonus miles after spending $12,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. This matches the best-ever welcome offer we have seen on this card. It does require double the minimum spending, but you also have double the time to reach it.

Annual fee: $650

Earning rate: Earn 3 miles per dollar spent on Delta purchases, 1.5 miles per dollar spent on eligible transit, U.S. shipping, U.S. office supplies and all eligible purchases after spending $150,000 per calendar year and 1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases.

Other card details:

15% off award redemptions for Delta flights for eligible cardmembers (when paying taxes and fees with this card and booking through delta.com or the Fly Delta app)
Annual companion certificate each year upon card renewal for round-trip travel in first class, Comfort+ or Main Cabin on flights to select destinations
Delta Sky Club access (as of Feb. 1, you’ll receive 15 visits per year; to earn an unlimited number of visits, you must spend $75,000 or more between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 each calendar year)
Complimentary access to American Express Centurion Lounges when flying a same-day Delta with a ticket purchased on the card (up to two guests may also enter for a fee of $50 each)
Up to $250 Delta Stays annual statement credit per calendar year on eligible bookings
Up to $240 in statement credits per calendar year for Resy (up to $20 monthly)
Up to $120 ride-hailing annual statement credit per calendar year (up to $10 monthly)
A Global Entry/TSA PreCheck fee statement credit ($120 every four years for Global Entry, up to $85 every 4 1/2 years for TSA PreCheck)
Access to complimentary upgrades (when available) for non-Medallion members
First checked bag free on Delta flights
Zone 5 priority boarding
Earn 1 MQD per $10 spent on your card, plus 2,500 MQDs at the start of each Medallion qualification year

Enrollment is required for select benefits; terms apply.

To learn more, read our full review of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business.

Apply here: Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card

Are these business card offers worth it?

These cards mirror the consumer versions in many ways. The major ongoing differences are the spending categories, which are more business-oriented than the personal variations of the cards, and the fact that business cards won’t appear on your personal credit report.

Of course, choosing between a business and a consumer card will depend on whether you have an eligible business — and whether you’re looking to maximize miles on business or consumer spending.

Which Delta credit card is right for you?

The good news is that you can’t go wrong by applying for any of these offers. In short:

Occasional Delta flyers should look at the Delta SkyMiles Gold
Regular Delta flyers who are interested in elite status, can utilize the economy flight companion voucher and prefer earning miles across purchases (as opposed to lounge access) should consider the Delta SkyMiles Platinum
Delta loyalists who will regularly use Delta Sky Clubs and Centurion Lounges when traveling should think about applying for the Delta SkyMiles Reserve

With a full lineup of Delta cards, you may wonder how to pick the best offer for your needs. While it might be tempting to go after the one with the highest offer, you should also consider its long-term value in your wallet.

For example, you may enjoy Delta’s inflight experience but don’t typically fly with the airline enough in a normal travel year to justify a card with a higher annual fee.

Or, if you’re primarily a solo traveler, you may not be able to consistently use the annual companion voucher that comes with the Platinum and Reserve versions of the card.