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American Express is offering elevated welcome bonuses on its fleet of co-branded Delta SkyMiles credit cards.
The largest bonus of all comes on the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (Terms apply, rates & fees). New cardholders can earn 125,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 in eligible purchases in the first six months of card membership, offer ends 10/29/2025.
Earning Rates and Core Benefits
Before diving into the bonus, here’s what the card offers in return for its $650 annual fee.
Cardholders earn 3 miles per dollar on Delta purchases and 1 mile per dollar on all other eligible purchases. The card also has no foreign transaction fees, making it a useful daily driver when traveling abroad.
It also provides lounge access with some limitations. When flying with Delta, cardholders receive 15 visits to Delta Sky Clubs per Medallion® year, along with four one-time guest passes. That 15-visit limit is lifted if you spend $75,000 on the card in a calendar year.
The card also provides complimentary access to American Express Centurion Lounges and Escape Lounges when you book your Delta flight with your Reserve card.
Each year after renewal, members get a Companion Certificate valid for a domestic or select international round-trip in Delta First, Delta Comfort or Delta Main. International destinations include Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.
Several travel extras round out the package: one free checked bag for the cardholder and up to eight companions on Delta flights, priority boarding (Zone 5), and priority upgrades. The card includes a statement credit for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fees, along with Amex’s standard travel and baggage protections.
Finally, a few other annual statement credits help chip away at the card’s annual cost:
- $240 Resy credit. With enrollment, earn up to $20 per month in statement credits when making eligible purchases at U.S. Resy restaurants.
- $200 Delta Stays credit. Receive an annual statement credit of up to $200 when using your card to book a prepaid hotel stay or vacation rental through Delta Stays.
- $120 rideshare credit. With enrollment, earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you use your card to pay for select rideshare services, including Uber and Lyft in the U.S.
Also Worth Considering: Other Delta Credit Card Limited-Time Offers
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card (Terms apply, rates & fees) is a straightforward option for occasional Delta flyers. For a limited time, new cardholders can earn 80,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in eligible purchases in the first six months of card membership, offer ends 10/29/2025.
The card charges a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150. It also grants a free first checked bag for the cardholder and up to eight passengers flying on the same reservation—a perk that easily wipes offset the annual fee after.
Ongoing earnings include 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, at U.S. supermarkets and restaurants, and 1 mile per dollar on other eligible purchases.
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card (Terms apply, rates & fees) is geared to travelers who want a Companion Certificate and faster progress toward elite status.
The card’s limited-time welcome offer includes 90,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in eligible purchases in the first six months of card membership, offer ends 10/29/2025.
It comes with a $350 annual fee and earns 3 miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels, 2 miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S. and at U.S. supermarkets and 1 mile per dollar on other eligible purchases.
Similar to the SkyMiles Reserve, cardholders also receive an annual Companion Certificate, an up to $150 Delta Stays annual statement credit, an up to $120 Resy annual statement credit at eligible U.S. Resy restaurants, an up to $120 rideshare annual statement credit at select rideshare services in the U.S. and a statement credit toward a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee. Enrollment is required for select benefits.
Bottom Line
Suppose you’re a frequent Delta traveler who can comfortably spend $6,000 over six months and intends to use upgrade benefits, Companion Certificates and lounge access. In that case, the limited time 125,000-mile bonus offer makes the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card compelling.
However, for more occasional flyers or those who prioritize mile flexibility across multiple airlines, the high annual fee and more restrictive redemption options may undercut the card’s overall value. If you’re in this boat, the limited-time offers on the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card or the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, along with their perks and lower annual fees, may be the better fit for you.
To view rates and fees for the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card please visit this page.
To view rates and fees for the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card please visit this page.
To view rates and fees for the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card please visit this page.