Delta Cards Increased Offers Ending

I wanted to alert everyone to the fact that the current increased offers for the American Express Delta cards are ending some time today. These are pretty solid offers that should bring you upwards of $1,000 in value. While Skymiles are not the best currency, and on of the lower end airline miles, they can still be useful. Especially for short domestic flights or when they are running award sales. If nothing else, it is always good to be diversified with your options available when booking. While the personal cards are a strong no go for anyone under Chase 5/24, or trying to get under, the business cards offer an option to get away from Chase for a bit. Especially if you have been going crazy with those Ink offers ending last week. Let's take a look at the offers and I'll share my thoughts overall.

Amex Application Rules

If you choose to apply, remember that Amex typically will not approve you for more than two Amex credit cards during a 90-day period. They also have a limit of 5 credit cards per person, of which this is one. There is also  a 10 card limit on the colored Membership Rewards earning cards (of which this is not one of).

Amex also has a once per lifetime welcome offer rule on each card. This is more like every 5 – 7 years in reality though, and not actually your lifetime. That timeline is based off of when you last held a card, not when you last earned a welcome offer on the product though. If you are ineligible for the welcome offer for any reason American Express will usually let you know that with a pop-up before the application is processed. You can cancel the application at this time with no hard pull.

Delta Business Cards

We'll start off with the business cards since they will be the better option for most people. Here are the offers for each of the 3 business cards that end at some point today:

Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card 

• Earn 75,000 Bonus Miles after spending $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months of Card Membership.
• The card has an annual fee of $99, which is waived for the first year. 
• Ends 3/29/23
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And it comes with the following notable perks:

• First checked bag free
• Main Cabin 1 priority boarding
• 15% discount on award redemptions (not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees)
• 20% back as a statement credit for Delta in-flight purchases
• $100 Delta flight credit after you spend $10,000 on your card in a calendar year
• No foreign transaction fees
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Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business card 

• Earn 95,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in purchases on your new card in your first 3 months. Terms Apply
• The card has an annual fee of $250.
• Ends 3/29/23
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And it comes with the following notable perks:

• First checked bag free
• Main Cabin 1 priority boarding
• 15% discount on award bookings (not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees)
• 20% back as a statement credit for Delta in-flight purchases
• The ability to earn 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) towards elite status after you spend $25,000 in a calendar year, up to twice a year
• An MQD waiver, for up to Delta Platinum status, after spending $25,000 on the card within a calendar year
• A companion certificate for main cabin round-trip each year upon card renewal (plus taxes and fees of up to $80)
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Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business card 

• Earn 100,000 SkyMiles after you spend $6,000 in purchases on your new card in your first 3 months. Terms Apply
• The card has an annual fee of $550. 
• Ends 3/29/23
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And it comes with the following notable perks:

• MQM boost of 15,000 after $30,000 in spend in a calendar year (up to four times per year)
• Mileage Qualifying Dollars waiver with $25,000 in spend for Silver, Gold, and Platinum status; Diamond Medallion requires $250,000 in spend
• 15% discount on award redemptions (not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees)
• Complimentary Sky Club access when flying Delta
• 2 one-time guest passes for Sky Club per year
• Complimentary Centurion Lounge access when you purchase a Delta flight with the SkyMiles Reserve Business card
• If you don’t have Medallion Status, your Card adds you to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Medallion Members
• A companion certificate for a domestic first class, Delta comfort+ or main cabin round-trip each year upon card renewal (plus taxes and fees of up to $75)
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Thoughts On The Business Cards

If you are just getting into the Delta realm then I think the Delta Gold Business makes a lot of sense. It comes with some meaningful perks like free checked bags and 15% off award flights and the annual fee is waived the first year. That allows you to test it before you have to pay for it and the 75,000 miles should be worth at least $750 on flights since you can redeem them at 1 cent each as a card holder. Although you will likely get more value than that for the miles booking award flights instead.

If you are a Delta flyer and are chasing status then the Platinum Business can make sense for the MQM earning and MQD waiver. If you like perks, lounge access and upgrades then the Reserve may be the best for you.

Delta Personal Cards

Here is a breakdown of the 3 premium Delta cards and their current offers. Remember to only consider these if you are over Chase 5/24 and don't have plans to go back under.

Delta Skymiles Gold American Express Card

• Earn 70,000 bonus miles after you spend $2,000 purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
• This card has a $99 annual fee, which IS waived for the first year. 
• Ends 3/29/23
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And it comes with the following perks:

• First checked bag free
• 15% off when using miles to book award travel on Delta flights through delta.com or the Delta app (discount does not apply to partner-operated flights or taxes and fees)
• $50 off the cost of your ticket for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you
  book on delta.com
• 20% back as a statement credit for Delta in-flight purchases
• Main Cabin 1 priority boarding
• No foreign transaction fees

Delta Skymiles Platinum American Express Card

• Earn 90,000 bonus miles and 5,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
• The card has a $250 annual fee which is NOT waived. 
• Ends 3/29/23
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And it comes with the following perks:

• The ability to earn 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles towards elite status after you spend $25,000 in a calendar year, up to twice a year
• Medallion Qualification Dollars (MDQ) waiver after spending $25,000 in a calendar year
• Delta Sky Club access ($50 per person per visit)
• A companion certificate for main cabin round-trip each year upon card renewal (plus taxes and fees of up to $80)
• First checked bag free
• 15% off when using miles to book award travel on Delta flights through delta.com or the Delta app (discount does not apply to partner-operated flights or taxes and fees)
• $50 off the cost of your ticket for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you
  book on delta.com
• 20% back as a statement credit for Delta in-flight purchases
• Main Cabin 1 priority boarding
• LEARN MORE

Delta Skymiles Reserve American Express Card

• Earn 90,000 bonus miles after you spend $6,000 in purchases on your new card in your first 6 months.
• The Delta Reserve card has a $550 annual fee which is NOT waived. 
• Ends 3/29/23
• LEARN MORE

And it comes with the following perks:

• The ability to earn 15,000 Medallion Qualification Miles towards elite status after you spend $30,000 in a calendar year, up to 4 times a year
• Medallion Qualification Dollars (MDQ) waiver after spending $25,000 in a calendar year
• Complimentary access to Amex Centurion Lounges and Escape Lounge when flying Delta
• Delta Sky Club access when flying Delta
• Two one-time Sky Club guest passes annually
• First checked bag free
• 15% off when using miles to book award travel on Delta flights through delta.com or the Delta app (discount does not apply to partner-operated flights or taxes and fees)
• Upgrade priority over other Medallion members within the same Medallion level and fare class
• If you don’t have Medallion Status, your Card adds you to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Medallion Members
• A companion certificate for a domestic first class, Delta comfort+ or main cabin round-trip each year upon card renewal (plus taxes and fees of up to $80)
• LEARN MORE

Thoughts On The Personal Cards

These come with many of the same perks as the business cards, except they take up a Chase 5/24 slot too. The earning structure is better for them, having bonus categories like U.S. supermarkets, but these aren't really cards you want to spend on unless you are chasing status, MQMs and the MQD waiver. That is why I didn't include the earning structure, the point is moot I say!

Delta Cards Increased Offers Ending: ToP Thoughts

I have had all of these cards, except for the Reserve Business, at one time or another. There are pluses and minuses for each but the offers are worth a peek right now. Especially the business cards since they do not hurt your Chase 5/24 status. Which card works best for you depends on what you are looking for. If just looking for a good offer, some decent perks and no out of pocket cost then look at the Gold cards. If you want a decent earning structure while chasing status then the Platinum cards may work best. If you want perks out the wazoo and don't have an Amex Platinum already then the Reserve may be to your liking.

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