Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
American Express Delta SkyMiles Platinum CardThis channel: up to 90,000 Delta miles + a $300 statement credit
Make $4,000 in eligible net purchases within 6 months from account opening. The actual miles offered are disclosed after application submission and before approval and card acceptance; they may be below the maximum and are not guaranteed for everyone. Eligible net purchases on primary and additional cards are combined, but only the primary cardholder receives the reward. Refunds are deducted; fees, interest, cash advances, travelers checks, prepaid cards, gift cards, person-to-person transfers and cash equivalents are excluded. Rewards post about 8–12 weeks after qualification, potentially in installments; the account must not be closed or past due when they post. Card-delivery/merchant-submission delays may shorten the period; insufficient credit may require a payment first. Abuse or returns used to obtain rewards may result in reclaimed rewards and account closure. Previous holders of Delta Platinum, Reserve or earlier versions may be ineligible. Amex also considers balance transfers and cardholding/account-opening/closing history. You will be notified of welcome-offer ineligibility before application processing and may withdraw. This offer is limited to this advertising channel and is nontransferable. It ends 2026/11/04 at 23:59 MST and may be changed/withdrawn earlier.
12-MONTH WELCOME OFFER HISTORY
Past-year welcome offer history and recorded ranges
High combined value (90k miles + $300 credit)
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Decision considerations
The past 365 days followed a 90k → 60k → tiered 100k → 90k → tiered 100k → 90k cycle. The current offer is 90,000 miles plus a $300 statement credit through 2026/11/04, with a combined estimated value of $1,380. This exceeds the previous miles-only 100k promotion requiring $6,000 in spending (estimated at $1,200), the highest combined reward in nearly 1 year.
| Period | Welcome offer | Spending requirement | Status and notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/09/14–2025/10 | 90,000 Delta miles | $4,000 in the first 6 months | Limited-time fall promotion: earn 90,000 miles after $4,000 in spending within the first 6 months. |
| 2025/10–2026/01 | 60,000 Delta miles | $3,000 in the first 6 months | Standard baseline offer: earn 60,000 miles after $3,000 in spending within the first 6 months. |
| 2026/01–2026/04 | Tiered reward of up to 100,000 miles | $6,000 in the first 6 months | Two-tier reward: earn 80k miles after $4k in spending and another 20k after an additional $2k, for $6,000 in total spending. |
| 2026/04–2026/06/03 | Up to 90,000 miles | $3,000 in the first 6 months | Personalized spring offer: up to 90,000 miles after $3,000 in spending within the first 6 months; not guaranteed. |
| 2026/06/04–2026/07 | Tiered reward of up to 100,000 miles | $6,000 in the first 6 months | Delta tiered offer announced on 6/4: earn 80k miles after $4k in spending and another 20k after an additional $2k, for $6,000 in total spending. |
| 2026/07–2026/08/26 | Up to 90,000 miles | $3,000 in the first 6 months | Personalized summer offer: up to 90,000 miles after $3,000 in spending within the first 6 months; not guaranteed. |
| 2026/08/27–present (browsing as of )Original record: 2026/08/27–2026/09/13 (recorded check date)Current record | Up to 90,000 miles + a $300 statement credit+$300 credit | $4,000 in the first 6 months | Official increased promotion on 8/27, announced through 11/04: up to 90,000 miles (estimated at $1,080) plus a $300 statement credit. The combined $1,380 value is the highest in nearly 1 year. |
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Compared with Delta Gold: why consider an upgrade to Platinum?
| Benefit | Amex Delta Platinum | Amex Delta Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Limited-time welcome offer | ✓ Up to 90,000 miles + a $300 statement credit (estimated value about $1,380) | ✗ Up to 80,000 miles + a $250 statement credit (estimated value about $1,210) |
| Annual Companion Certificate | ✓ A domestic companion certificate on each annual renewal | ✗ No companion certificate benefit |
| MQD qualification credit | ✓ $2,500 MQD annually toward Delta Medallion Status | ✗ No MQD status qualification benefit |
| Hotel and communications credits | ✓ $150 in annual Delta Stays booking credits | ✗ Only $100 in annual booking credits |
| Uber & Resy credits | ✓ $10 Uber/Lyft + $10 Resy monthly ($240 annually) | ✗ No Uber or Resy credits |
| Delta and hotel spending | ✓ Earn up to 3x miles | ✗ Only 2x miles |
| Annual fee | ✓ $350 | ✗ $0 in the first year; $150 thereafter |
Rewards and everyday benefits
- 3X Miles on Delta Purchases & HotelsDelta Air Lines airfare and direct hotel bookings worldwide earn 3 Delta miles per dollar.
- 2X Miles at Restaurants & U.S. SupermarketsRestaurant purchases worldwide, including takeout, and U.S. supermarket purchases earn 2 Delta miles per dollar.
- $150 Delta Stays CreditReceive up to $150 in statement credits each calendar year for prepaid hotel or vacation-rental bookings through delta.com/stays.
- $120 Rideshare CreditReceive up to $10 in monthly rideshare credits for U.S. Uber or Lyft rides or food orders, up to $120 annually.
- $120 Resy CreditReceive up to $10 in monthly credits for dining at participating Resy restaurants, up to $120 annually. Registration and linking through the app or official website are required.
- 20% Back on In-Flight PurchasesReceive up to a 20% statement credit for onboard food and beverage purchases made with this card on Delta flights.
- Annual Companion CertificateAfter annual renewal and payment of the annual fee, receive a U.S. domestic Main Cabin companion certificate covering the continental United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and other included regions, with value that can readily offset the annual fee.
- First Checked Bag FreeThe cardholder and up to 8 travel companions on the same reservation receive a free first checked bag on Delta-operated flights.
- Global Entry / TSA PreCheck CreditReceive a Global Entry ($120) or TSA PreCheck ($85) application-fee credit once every 4 years to help streamline airport processing.
- Trip Delay InsuranceTrip delay insurance: when the entire fare is paid with this card, delays exceeding 12 hours due to adverse weather or other covered reasons may qualify for up to $300 per occurrence.
- Car Rental & Baggage InsuranceIncludes secondary car rental collision coverage (CDW), plus coverage for lost, damaged or stolen checked or carry-on baggage.
- TakeOff 15 (15% Award Discount)Redeem Delta miles for award tickets on Delta-operated flights and receive a 15% miles discount, a valuable redemption benefit.
- $2,500 MQD Headstart (status qualification credit)Receive $2,500 MQD in status qualification credit each calendar year, giving you a head start toward Delta Medallion Status.
- Complimentary Upgrade List & Zone 5 BoardingJoin the complimentary-upgrade standby list on Delta-operated flights and receive Zone 5 priority boarding.
- Hertz Five Star® StatusReceive complimentary Hertz Five Star status, with dedicated vehicle selection and upgrade benefits. Registration and linking are required.
- Cell Phone ProtectionPay your monthly cellular bill with this card for coverage of accidental damage or theft, up to $800 per claim, up to 2 claims annually, with a $50 deductible per claim.
- Purchase Protection & Extended WarrantyPurchase protection: eligible purchases stolen or accidentally damaged within 90 days may qualify under the terms; ordinary loss is not covered. Limits are $1,000 per item and $50,000 per card per calendar year, with a $500 limit per natural-disaster occurrence. Eligible payment amounts, replacement costs and exclusions apply; not every item is covered. Extended warranty: the original written manufacturer warranty must be valid in the United States, and its combined term with any applicable service contract must not exceed 60 months. Eligible purchases may receive up to 12 additional months, limited to $10,000 per item and $50,000 per card per calendar year. Eligible payments, replacement costs and exclusions apply; this is not general accidental-damage coverage. Separate duration rules apply if the original warranty or service contract ends early.
Frequently asked questions and card tips
It can be very worthwhile. The annual-renewal domestic companion certificate can be used for Main Cabin round-trip tickets, including Mexico, the Caribbean and other eligible regions, typically valued at $250 to $500+ and potentially offsetting the annual fee. The $150 Delta Stays booking credit, monthly $10 Uber/Lyft credit ($120 annually) and monthly $10 Resy dining credit ($120 annually) total up to $390 in credits, making the card worthwhile with some use.
The companion certificate is issued after payment of the second-year annual fee at renewal, directly to your Delta account. Purchase a round-trip domestic Main Cabin ticket, including the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, the Caribbean and other included regions. Your companion receives another ticket while paying only applicable government taxes and fees of about $6 to $80.
Delta Medallion Status is based on annual Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD). Entry-level Silver requires 5,000 MQD and Gold requires 10,000 MQD. This card provides $2,500 MQD at the start of each year, leaving 2,500 MQD to earn for Silver. If you hold other cobranded cards such as Delta Reserve, the credits can be combined, offering a shortcut toward higher status.
Yes. After holding the card for a year, if the $350 annual fee is too high, contact customer service to downgrade to Delta Gold with a lower $150 annual fee or no-annual-fee Delta Blue. Your credit history is retained after the downgrade, and accumulated Delta miles do not expire.
It is a strong offer. During the past 365 days, Delta Platinum offered 100,000-mile promotions twice, in months 1–4 and 6–7 of 2026, requiring $6,000 in spending across two tiers (estimated value about $1,200). The current promotion requires $4,000 within the first 6 months for 90,000 miles (estimated at $1,080) plus a $300 statement credit, for a combined value of $1,380. This lowers the spending requirement by $2,000 and provides the highest actual reward value in the past 1 year.
