Do Delta miles expire if I cancel my card?

Account Deletion & Mileage Expiration Under the SkyMiles Mileage Expiration policy, miles do not expire. Delta reserves the right to deactivate or close an account under the following circumstances: Fraudulent activity occurs. A Member requests an account closure.



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Delta miles do not expire as long as the Delta account is open and in good standing. The only time Delta miles expire is when you or Delta closes the account without first redeeming unused rewards.

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Except for tickets refunded under Delta's Risk Free Cancellation policy, miles redeemed with Pay with Miles cannot be re-deposited in the member's SkyMiles Account ? even for fully refundable fares.

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A credit card can be canceled without harming your credit score?. To avoid damage to your credit score, paying down credit card balances first (not just the one you're canceling) is key. Closing a charge card won't affect your credit history (history is a factor in your overall credit score).

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To give you a jump start on earning Status again, the Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) you earn above your Medallion Tier will roll over to the next qualification year. Plus, at each Tier, you earn more miles from your flights to help you get to your next vacation faster.

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In most situations, it's better to keep unused credit card accounts open, as closing credit accounts can have a negative impact on your credit score.

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Closing a credit card won't immediately affect your length of credit history (worth 15% of your FICO Score) by lowering your average credit age. Even after you close a positive account, it may remain on your credit for up to 10 years. But after that, it could decrease your score.

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ROLLOVER MQMS – A DELTA EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT Each year, the MQMs you earn above your Medallion Tier qualification threshold will roll over to the next qualification year. General Members who don't reach Silver will not roll over MQMs.

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The Transfer Miles program allows the transfer of miles between SkyMiles accounts.

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