Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card is the entry point into Amex's Delta lineup for travelers who want real airline perks without a luxury price tag. Earn 2X miles on Delta purchases, at restaurants worldwide, and at U.S. supermarkets, plus 1X on everything else. Get your first checked bag free on Delta-marketed, Delta-operated flights, Zone 5 priority boarding, 20% back on in-flight purchases, and a $200 Delta flight credit each calendar year after $10,000 in eligible spend. The June 2026 refresh added a $120 annual rideshare credit usable with Uber, Lyft, Curb, and Alto.
Earn 75,000 bonus miles after $3,000 in eligible purchases within the first 6 months. (Current welcome offer as of June 2026 — offers rotate.)
Best For: Frequent Delta flyers who want a free checked bag, restaurant rewards, and an annual $200 Delta flight credit without a premium annual fee.
$150/year
Card Benefits
Travel
Complimentary 2nd Checked Bag
Free second bag, domestic
Starting summer 2026, eligible Delta SkyMiles Gold Card Members receive a complimentary second checked bag on domestic Delta or Delta Connection-operated flights — applies once per direction of travel.
$200 Delta Flight Credit
$200 eCredit after $10K annual spend
Spend $10,000 on the card in a calendar year and Delta drops a $200 eCredit into your SkyMiles account, redeemable on any Delta-marketed flight on delta.com. Stackable with up to two other eCredits and valid for one year from issuance.
$120 Rideshare Credit
$10/mo on Uber, Lyft, Curb, Alto
Activate one year after card opening and earn up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible U.S. rideshare purchases with Uber, Lyft, Curb, and Alto. Enrollment required at americanexpress.com.
Complimentary 1st Checked Bag
Free first bag on Delta-operated flights
Skip the bag fee on every Delta-marketed, Delta-operated flight when the cardmember's SkyMiles number is on the reservation. Covers up to nine travelers on the same booking — potentially $720+ saved per round-trip family of four.
Zone 5 Priority Boarding
Board earlier on Delta
Settle in faster with Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta and Delta Connection® operated flights when the cardmember's SkyMiles number is on the reservation. Valid for up to nine companions on the same booking.
20% Back on In-Flight Purchases
20% statement credit
Get 20% back as a statement credit on eligible pre-purchased meals and in-flight food and beverage purchases on Delta-operated flights when paid with your Delta SkyMiles Amex card.
TakeOff 15
15% off award mileage
Save at least 15% on the mileage portion of any Award Ticket on Delta- and Delta Connection-operated flights booked at delta.com or in the Fly Delta app while logged into your SkyMiles account.
No Foreign Transaction Fees
0% on purchases abroad
Use your card outside the U.S. without paying Amex foreign transaction fees on any eligible purchase — saving roughly 3% on every overseas swipe.
Pay with Miles
Redeem in 5,000-mile increments
Cover all or part of an eligible Delta or Delta Connection fare on delta.com with SkyMiles in 5,000-mile increments — generally $50 per 5,000 miles — and earn miles on the cash portion.
Global Assist® Hotline
24/7 travel hotline
Call the Global Assist® Hotline anytime you're 100+ miles from home for medical, legal, and travel referrals — third-party service costs are your responsibility but the coordination is complimentary.
Baggage Insurance Plan
Coverage for lost or damaged bags
Get baggage insurance when you charge your full fare to the card on common carriers — underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company, subject to additional terms.
Car Rental Loss & Damage Insurance
Secondary CDW coverage
Decline the rental counter's CDW and your Delta SkyMiles Amex provides secondary coverage for collision damage and theft when the full rental is charged to the card.
Dine
2X Miles at Restaurants Worldwide
2X miles dining out
Earn 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery in the U.S. — one of the highest-earning airline-card dining categories you can carry.
Lifestyle
2X Miles at U.S. Supermarkets
2X miles on groceries
Earn 2 miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets on everyday grocery runs — a category bonus most airline cards skip entirely.
Extended Warranty
+1 yr on eligible manufacturer warranties
Extend U.S. manufacturer warranties of five years or less by up to one additional year on eligible purchases charged to the card.
Stay
Lowest Hotel Rates Guarantee
Price match on amextravel.com
Book a qualifying hotel rate on amextravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and Amex will refund the difference if you find the same room cheaper online before taxes and fees.
Earning Rates
2X Miles on Delta Purchases
2X miles on Delta
Earn 2 miles per dollar on eligible Delta Purchases including flights on delta.com, the Fly Delta app, Delta Sky Club® membership, in-flight food and beverages, and Delta Vacations® packages.
Entertainment
Amex Venue Collection — Concessions Credit
10% back, up to $250/yr
Get 10% back as a statement credit (up to $250 per calendar year) on food and beverage concessions at participating stadiums and arenas in the American Express Venue Collection™. Enrollment required.
Amex Venue Collection — Entrances & Fast Lanes
Card-member entrances
Use dedicated American Express Card Member entrances and fast lanes at participating stadiums and arenas — present a valid Amex card at the gate to skip the standard queue.
Amex Presale & Reserved Tickets®
Pre-public ticket access
Buy Amex Presale Tickets® and Amex Reserved Tickets® for concerts, theater, and sports before the general public, with select seats reserved exclusively for Card Members.
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