Delta SkyMiles Credit Cards Increase Welcome Offers (Limited Time)

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Offers mentioned in this article are no longer available, so this page is out of date. For current offers, see NerdWallet's reviews of the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card.

Multiple Delta SkyMiles credit cards are temporarily elevating welcome offers for new cardholders through July 17, 2024, although the spending requirement to earn those bonuses has also increased.

The new offers apply to the following cards:

Terms apply. Here's what to know.

The limited-time offers

Card name

Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card

Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card

Limited-time welcome offer

Earn 65,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in purchases on the new card in the first 6 months of card membership. Terms apply.

Earn 85,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in purchases on the new card in the first 6 months of card membership. Terms apply.

Earn 95,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 in purchases on the new card in the first 6 months of card membership. Terms apply.

Previous welcome offer

Earn 40,000 bonus miles after you spend $2,000 in purchases on your new card in your first 6 months of card membership. Terms apply.

Earn 50,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new card in your first 6 months of card membership. Terms apply.

Earn 60,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 in purchases on your new card in your first 6 months of card membership. Terms apply.

Annual fee

$0 intro for the first year, then $150.

$350.

$650.

Ongoing rewards
  • Earn 2X miles per dollar spent on Delta purchases, at restaurants worldwide (plus takeout and delivery in the U.S) and at U.S. supermarkets.

  • Earn 1X mile on all other eligible purchases.

  • Terms apply.

  • 3X miles per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Delta.

  • 3X miles per dollar spent directly with hotels.

  • 2X miles per dollar at restaurants.

  • 2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets.

  • 1X mile per dollar on all other eligible purchases.

  • Terms apply.

  • Earn 3X miles per dollar on eligible purchases made directly with Delta.

  • Earn 1X mile on all other eligible purchases.

  • Terms apply.

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Is it a good deal?

It definitely could be. NerdWallet values Delta miles at 1.2 cents each, meaning these sign-up offers can offer a value ranging between $780 and $1,140, depending on the card and how you redeem your miles. It's possible to squeeze even more value if you use American Express’ TakeOff 15 program. It provides a 15% discount when booking award travel through delta.com or the Fly Delta app. Terms apply.

Plus, you may find the timing and length of these offers convenient, as they allow you to capitalize on major spending events like back-to-school shopping, seasonal home improvements, holiday shopping and more.

Still, a Delta credit card is only a good fit if you prefer the airline over others and can make full use of the card’s perks and rewards to offset any annual fee.

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