Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card vs Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card

Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express CardDelta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card

American Express

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Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express CardDelta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card

American Express

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Annual Fee
$150
$350
Card Type
Personal
Personal
Rewards Currency
Delta SkyMiles
Delta SkyMiles
Point Value
1.10¢/pt
1.10¢/pt
Base Earn Rate
1x
1x
Welcome Bonus
50,000 Delta SkyMiles after $2,000 in 180 days
60,000 Delta SkyMiles after $3,000 in 180 days

Effective return by category

CategoryDelta SkyMiles® Gold American Express CardDelta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
Hotels & Lodging1.10%
1x
3.30%
3x
Dining & Restaurants2.20%
2x
2.20%
2x
Groceries2.20%
2x
2.20%
2x
Everything else1.10%
1x
1.10%
1x

Returns use our default point valuations — multiplier × point value. Caps and rotating categories affect real-world earnings.

The better question: which one adds more to your wallet?

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