Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
American Express Delta SkyMiles Reserve CardThis channel: 50,000 Delta miles + two Delta Comfort round-trip flight certificates
Make $10,000 in eligible net purchases within 6 months from account opening. 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 Reserve or earlier versions may be ineligible; balance transfers and cardholding/account-opening/closing history are also considered. Welcome-offer ineligibility is disclosed before processing. This advertised offer is nontransferable and cannot be combined with other offers. It ends 2026/11/04 at 23:59 MST and may be withdrawn/changed earlier. Each certificate covers one round-trip Delta Comfort/Main ticket; the primary cardholder must be the passenger and redeem it personally. Travel must originate in the U.S., including PR/USVI, with a destination in the contiguous 48 states/PR/USVI; destinations in AK/HI are excluded. Flights must be operated by Delta/Connection; Basic and other codeshares are excluded, with flight/seat restrictions. Book at least 21 days ahead and book and complete travel by 2028/01/15. Pay with Reserve; eCredits/other payment methods may not be combinable. Companion Certificates cannot be combined. Taxes/fees are up to $80 per round trip of up to four segments; baggage fees are extra. No miles/MQDs are earned, and upgrades follow applicable rules. Certificates cannot be transferred, bought/sold, redeemed for cash or applied to already-ticketed trips. Stopovers, open jaws and circle trips are excluded. Changes are subject to fare, route and seat restrictions; routes cannot change after departure. To cancel a wholly unused ticket before departure, contact Delta; the certificate is restored with its original expiration, and taxes/fees are refunded as an eCredit to the actual passenger. Partially used remaining value is forfeited; abuse may also cancel redeemed tickets.
Past-year welcome offer history and recorded ranges
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The past 365 days followed a 125k → 70k → tiered 125k → 100k → tiered 125k → 100k cycle. The current offer shifts to a special pair of ticket certificates: 50,000 miles plus 2 Delta Comfort round-trip ticket certificates, through 2026/11/04 with a $10,000 spending requirement. When effectively redeemed on continental U.S. or Caribbean routes, their actual value can substantially exceed a miles-only estimate.
| Period | Welcome offer | Spending requirement | Status and notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/09/14–2025/10 | 125,000 Delta miles | $6,000 in the first 6 months | Limited-time fall promotion: earn 125,000 miles after $6,000 in spending within the first 6 months. |
| 2025/10–2026/01 | 70,000 Delta miles | $5,000 in the first 6 months | Standard baseline offer: earn 70,000 miles after $5,000 in spending within the first 6 months. |
| 2026/01–2026/04 | Tiered reward of up to 125,000 miles | $9,000 in the first 6 months | Two-tier reward: earn 100k miles after $6k in spending and another 25k after an additional $3k, for $9,000 in total spending. |
| 2026/04–2026/06/03 | Up to 100,000 miles | $5,000 in the first 6 months | Personalized spring offer: up to 100,000 miles after $5,000 in spending within the first 6 months; not guaranteed. |
| 2026/06/04–2026/07 | Tiered reward of up to 125,000 miles | $9,000 in the first 6 months | Delta tiered offer announced on 6/4: earn 100k miles after $6k in spending and another 25k after an additional $3k, for $9,000 in total spending. |
| 2026/07–2026/08/26 | Up to 100,000 miles | $5,000 in the first 6 months | Personalized summer offer: up to 100,000 miles after $5,000 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 | 50,000 miles + 2 Comfort ticket certificates | $10,000 in the first 6 months | Official new-benefit promotion on 8/27, announced through 11/04: receive 2 Delta Comfort round-trip ticket certificates for eligible routes in the continental 48 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, not converted to a cash value, plus 50k miles after $10,000 in spending within the first 6 months. |
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Compared with Delta Platinum: why upgrade to Reserve?
| Benefit | Amex Delta Reserve | Amex Delta Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Limited-time welcome offer | ✓ 2 Delta Comfort round-trip tickets + 50,000 miles (miles estimate $600; ticket certificates valued separately) | ✗ Up to 90,000 miles + a $300 statement credit (estimated value about $1,380) |
| Companion certificate benefit | ✓ An annual certificate redeemable for First Class | ✗ Main Cabin only |
| Airport lounges | ✓ Unlimited complimentary Delta Sky Club & Centurion Lounge access | ✗ No such benefit ($50 per visit) |
| Resy dining credits | ✓ Up to $240 in annual credits ($20 monthly) | ✗ Only $120 in annual credits ($10 monthly) |
| Delta Stays hotel credits | ✓ Up to $200 in annual booking credits | ✗ Only $150 in annual booking credits |
| Upgrade priority (tie-breaker) | ✓ Highest upgrade priority among members at the same status level | ✗ Standard standby with no priority tie-breaker |
| Annual fee | ✓ $650 | ✗ $350 |
Premium travel and credits
- First Class Companion CertificateAfter annual renewal and payment of the annual fee, receive a companion certificate for a round-trip First Class, Delta Comfort+ or Main Cabin ticket on U.S. domestic routes, including Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, the Caribbean and other included regions. It is useful for traveling with a companion.
- Complimentary Delta Sky Club® AccessWhen flying Delta, cardholders receive 15 complimentary Delta Sky Club visits each year, plus 4 single-use complimentary guest passes.
- Complimentary Centurion® Lounge AccessCardholders receive unlimited complimentary Centurion Lounge and Escape Lounge access when flying Delta-operated flights paid for with this card.
- First Checked Bag Free & Zone 5 BoardingThe cardholder and up to 8 travel companions on the same reservation receive a free first checked bag and Zone 5 priority boarding on Delta flights.
- Global Entry or TSA PreCheck CreditReceive a Global Entry ($120) or TSA PreCheck ($85) application-fee credit once every 4 years.
- 3X Miles on Delta PurchasesEarn 3X on eligible purchases submitted with a Delta merchant code, including partner tickets with a DL flight number, prepaid Delta Stays hotels/vacation rentals, Delta Vacations and other Delta services. Flights in all-inclusive air/sea packages are excluded; this is not a general rate for all airlines. Refunds/other credits are deducted. Fees, interest, cash advances, travelers checks, prepaid-card reloads, gift cards and other cash equivalents, and person-to-person transfers do not qualify. Purchases must be eligible personal/household purchases. Regular miles transfer after the statement period; failure to pay the minimum amount due may result in forfeiture.
- 1X Mile on All Other PurchasesOther eligible net purchases earn 1X. Refunds/other credits are deducted. Fees, interest, cash advances, travelers checks, prepaid-card reloads, gift cards and other cash equivalents, and person-to-person transfers do not qualify. Purchases must be eligible personal/household purchases. Regular miles transfer after the statement period; failure to pay the minimum amount due may result in forfeiture. Miles remain subject to SkyMiles rules, forfeiture for violations and program changes; permanent validity is not guaranteed.
- $200 Delta Stays CreditReceive up to $200 in statement credits each calendar year for prepaid hotel or vacation-rental bookings through delta.com/stays.
- $240 Resy CreditReceive up to $20 in monthly credits for dining at participating Resy restaurants, up to $240 annually. Registration and linking through the app or official website are required.
- $120 Rideshare CreditReceive up to $10 in monthly rideshare credits for U.S. Uber or Lyft rides or food orders, up to $120 annually.
- 20% Back on In-Flight PurchasesEligible preordered meals and onboard food or beverages on Delta-operated flights paid with this card receive a 20% statement credit for primary and additional card transactions. Wi-Fi, Delta Sync portal purchases, related services and donations are excluded. One credit per transaction posts in about 6–8 weeks. The merchant data must identify the purchase; changing cards before submission, account closure or delinquency when the credit posts may prevent the credit. Abuse may result in reclaimed credits. This is not an airfare discount.
- 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, plus 1 MQD for every $10 in spending, accelerating qualification for higher Medallion Status.
- Upgrade priority (status tie-breaker)Cardholders are eligible for the complimentary-upgrade standby list. Among Medallion members at the same status level, this card serves as a tie-breaker in deciding priority for complimentary upgrades.
- Hertz President's Circle® StatusReceive complimentary Hertz President's Circle, its highest rental status, with a dedicated vehicle-selection area 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.
- Trip Cancellation, Interruption & Delay InsurancePremium travel insurance: trip cancellation, interruption or delays exceeding 6 hours due to illness, weather or other covered reasons may qualify for the highest coverage limits.
- Purchase Protection & Return ProtectionPurchase protection: eligible purchases stolen, accidentally damaged or lost within 90 days may qualify under the terms. Limits are $10,000 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. Return protection: items purchased in full with the eligible card in the United States and regions listed in the guide may qualify if the merchant refuses a return within 90 days. Limits are $300 per item and $1,000 per account per calendar year; a refund is not guaranteed. Items must remain in their original purchased condition and function normally. Shipping and handling are excluded, and product exclusions and claim deadlines apply.
