Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card pairs a refreshed June 2026 benefits lineup with the perk Delta flyers want most — an annual Domestic Main Cabin Companion Certificate. Earn 3X miles on Delta and on hotels booked directly, 1.5X on eligible purchases of $5,000+ (up to 50,000 bonus miles per year), and 1X on everything else. Cardmembers get first and second checked bag free on Delta-operated flights, a $200 Delta Stays credit, $240 Resy credit ($20/month), 15 Delta Sky Club visits per year, Zone 5 Priority Boarding, 20% back on in-flight purchases, MQD Status Boost, and TakeOff 15 — 15% off Award Travel mileage.
Earn 90,000 bonus miles after $4,000 in eligible purchases within the first 6 months. (Current welcome offer as of June 2026 — offers rotate.)
Best For: Delta loyalists who want an annual Domestic Main Cabin Companion Certificate, free checked bags, and elevated earn at hotels and on Delta.
$350/year
Card Benefits
Travel
Annual Companion Certificate
Domestic Main Cabin Companion Certificate
Each year on your card anniversary, receive a Companion Certificate good for a Domestic Main Cabin round-trip on Delta-marketed and Delta-operated flights. Pay only taxes and fees of up to $80 — typically a $300–$500+ value. Companion Certificates can now also be applied toward the eligible flight portion of select Delta Vacations packages.
Complimentary 1st Checked Bag
Free first bag on Delta-operated flights
Free first checked bag for the basic cardmember plus up to eight companions on the same Delta-marketed reservation.
Complimentary 2nd Checked Bag
Free second bag, domestic
Free second checked bag on domestic Delta or Delta Connection-operated flights — applies once per direction of travel.
15 Delta Sky Club Visits
15 visits per year
Use your card to receive 15 Delta Sky Club® visits per Medallion Qualification Year when flying Delta-marketed or Delta Connection-operated flights.
Zone 5 Priority Boarding
Board earlier on Delta
Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta and Delta Connection-operated flights, valid for up to nine companions on the same reservation.
Status Boost — $2,500 MQD Headstart
MQD Headstart toward Medallion Status
Earn 2,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) at the start of each Medallion Qualification Year, fast-tracking your path to Delta elite status.
20% Back on In-Flight Purchases
20% statement credit
20% back as a statement credit on eligible in-flight food and beverage purchases on Delta-operated flights.
TakeOff 15
15% off award mileage
At least 15% off the mileage portion of Award Tickets on Delta and Delta Connection-operated flights booked at delta.com or the Fly Delta app.
No Foreign Transaction Fees
0% on purchases abroad
No Amex foreign transaction fees on any eligible purchase made outside the U.S. — saves roughly 3% on international spend.
Pay with Miles
Redeem in 5,000-mile increments
Cover eligible Delta fares on delta.com with SkyMiles in 5,000-mile increments — generally $50 in value per 5,000 miles.
Trip Delay Insurance
Up to $500/trip
Get up to $500 per covered trip in reimbursement for additional expenses when a covered trip is delayed more than 12 hours.
Global Assist® Hotline
24/7 travel hotline
24/7 access to medical, legal, and travel referrals when you're 100+ miles from home.
Baggage Insurance Plan
Coverage for lost or damaged bags
Baggage insurance applies when the full fare is charged to the card on common carriers.
Car Rental Loss & Damage Insurance
Secondary CDW coverage
Secondary collision and theft coverage on eligible rentals charged to the card; decline the rental agency's CDW.
Dine
$240 Resy Credit
Up to $20/month at U.S. Resy restaurants
Get up to $20 per month in statement credits ($240/year) on eligible U.S. Resy restaurant purchases. Enrollment required at americanexpress.com.
Lifestyle
Extended Warranty
+1 yr on eligible manufacturer warranties
Adds up to one additional year of warranty protection on top of eligible U.S. manufacturer warranties of five years or less.
Stay
$200 Delta Stays Credit
Up to $200/yr on prepaid Delta Stays
Earn up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year on new Delta Stays prepaid hotel and vacation rental bookings at delta.com/stays.
3X Miles at Hotels
3X at hotels booked direct
Earn 3 miles per dollar on hotels booked directly with the property worldwide — a strong return on stays outside Delta Stays.
Lowest Hotel Rates Guarantee
Price match on amextravel.com
Refund of the difference if a qualifying amextravel.com hotel rate is found cheaper online before taxes and fees.
Experiences
Premium Events Collection™
Curated experiences
Access curated dining, entertainment, fashion, and sports experiences from the Premium Events Collection™, available only to Platinum® and Centurion® Card Members.
Earning Rates
3X Miles on Delta Purchases
3X on Delta
Earn 3 miles per dollar on Delta Purchases — delta.com bookings, the Fly Delta app, ticket counters, in-flight purchases, and Delta Vacations® packages.
1.5X Miles on Purchases $5,000+
1.5X after single $5K+ purchase
Earn 1.5X miles on eligible purchases of $5,000 or more, up to 50,000 bonus miles per calendar year — useful for big-ticket business or lifestyle spend.
Entertainment
Amex Venue Collection — Concessions Credit
10% back, up to $250/yr
10% back, up to $250 per calendar year, on qualifying food and beverage concessions at participating American Express Venue Collection™ venues. Enrollment required.
Amex Venue Collection — Entrances & Fast Lanes
Card-member entrances
Use Card Member entrances and fast lanes at participating American Express Venue Collection™ stadiums and arenas.
Amex Presale & Reserved Tickets®
Pre-public ticket access
Early purchase access to Amex Presale Tickets® and Amex Reserved Tickets® for select events and seats.
Network benefits coming soon — administered at cardholderbenefits.com/capitalone.
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