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
Up to $300 semi-annually
On prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection bookings through American Express Travel (2-night minimum for The Hotel Collection)
American ExpressUp to $200/year
Select one qualifying airline and receive statement credits for incidental fees like checked bags and in-flight refreshments
American ExpressUp to $209/year
Statement credits after paying for CLEAR Plus Membership
CLEAR$850+ value
Access to 1,550+ airport lounges including Centurion Lounges, 10 Delta Sky Club visits, Priority Pass Select
American ExpressUp to $100/quarter
Statement credits when dining at U.S. Resy restaurants or making eligible Resy purchases (enrollment required)
ResyUp to $25/month
For Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, NYT, Paramount+, Peacock, WSJ, YouTube Premium, and YouTube TV (enrollment required)
American Express$15/month + $20 December
For rides and orders in the U.S. when you add your Platinum Card to your Uber account
UberUp to $120/year
Statement credits for an auto-renewing Uber One membership
UberUp to $75/quarter
For eligible purchases at U.S. lululemon retail stores (excluding outlets) and lululemon.com (enrollment required)
lululemonUp to $200/year
Statement credits when purchasing an Oura Ring through OURAring.com (enrollment required)
ŌURAUp to $50 semi-annually
For purchases at Saks Fifth Avenue or saks.com (enrollment required)
Saks Fifth Avenue~$12.95/month
Statement credits for Walmart+ monthly membership
WalmartUp to $300/year
For Equinox gym or Equinox+ membership (enrollment required)
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