Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card vs. Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card: Which Is Best for You?

Pros

• High rewards potential
• Generous sign-up bonus
• Offers savings on Delta flights
• With annual companion benefit

• Limited Time Offer: Earn 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $8,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Plus, earn an additional 10,000 Bonus Miles after you make an eligible Delta purchase with your new Card within your first 6 months. Offer Ends 10/25/23.
• Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card Members save 15% when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees. You can receive a domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year upon renewal of your Card. Payment of the government imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments) is required. Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
• Requires $250 annual fee.
• Regular APR 20.99%–29.99% variable.
• Get three miles for every dollar you spend directly with Delta and hotels.
• Earn 1.5 miles for each dollar on individual purchases over $5,000, capping at 50,000 miles annually.
• Earn one mile for each dollar spent on all other qualifying purchases.
• Enjoy a 15% discount on Delta flights through the TakeOff 15 program. Note that this offer doesn't apply to flights operated by Delta's partners or to any additional taxes and fees.
• Each year, when you renew your card, you'll receive a round-trip companion certificate for domestic Main Cabin flights. You can bring along a friend or family member when you fly with Delta, but you'll need to cover government-imposed taxes and fees up to $80. Additional baggage charges and other restrictions may apply. Check the terms and conditions for more information.
• Delta Sky Club® Access - Get access to Delta Sky Club® at a rate of $50 per person per visit for you and up to two guests or immediate family while flying together on Delta. Effective 1/1/24, this benefit will no longer be available.
• With Status Boost®, earn 10,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $25,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, up to 2x per year getting you closer to Medallion Status. MQMs are used to determine Medallion Status and are different from the miles you earn towards flights. Effective 1/1/24, this benefit will no longer be available, and there will be a new way to earn toward Medallion Status with the Card. Learn more at delta.com/skymilesprogramchanges.

Pros

• Delta flight perks
• Low annual fee
• Travel protections
• No foreign transaction fees

• Limited Time Offer: Earn 75,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Plus, earn an additional 5,000 Bonus Miles after you make an eligible Delta purchase with your new card within your first 6 months. Offer Ends 10/25/23.
• Card Members save 15% when booking Award Travel with miles on Delta flights when using delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees. Check and stow your bag with ease: First Checked Bag Free on Delta Flights + Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding.
• Earn 2X on every dollar spent on eligible purchases at U.S. shipping providers and eligible U.S. advertising purchases in select media. Effective 1/1/2024, this benefit will have a cap of $50,000 in eligible purchases per category, per year.
• Earn 2X on every dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Delta and on every eligible dollar spent at restaurants.
• Earn 1X miles on all other spending
• Annual fee: $99 ($0 intro annual fee for the first year) (See rates and fees)
• Redeem miles for airfare, car rental, hotels, merchandise and more, plus potential upgrades and one-way fares available
• No foreign transaction fee (See rates and fees)
• Free employee cards (See rates and fees)
• Free checked bag on Delta flights, priority boarding and 20% off in-flight purchases
• Save 15% on Delta-operated flights when you redeem your miles,
• Receive a $100 Delta Flight Credit after spending $10,000 in a calendar year
• Travel accident insurance, car rental insurance, roadside assistance (Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions and Limitations Apply. Please visit the benefits guide for more details. Underwritten by Amex Assurance Company.)
• Extended warranty and purchase protection