How does Delta Reserve card work?

Earning miles on the Delta Reserve Amex As you might assume from its name, the Delta Reserve Amex earns Delta SkyMiles as follows when you make eligible purchases with the card: 3 miles per dollar on eligible purchases made directly with Delta. 1 mile per dollar on all other eligible purchases.



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Other advantages of the Delta Reserve card include 20% back on eligible Delta in-flight purchases (which includes food, beverages, audio headsets and more), Main Cabin 1 priority boarding, no foreign transaction fees, trip delay/cancellation coverage, and car rental loss and damage insurance.

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If you spend $5,000 on purchases during the first 6 months after getting the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, you'll earn 60,000 bonus miles. If you fly on Delta frequently and like to travel in style, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card can be your best friend.

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If you switch from the Delta Reserve to the Amex Platinum, you'll largely lose out on many of the Delta-specific benefits, such as a free checked bag and the 20% discount on inflight purchases. But it's likely that you're already a Delta Medallion member.

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Thanks to its status boost ability, the card is a great option for those looking to qualify or re-qualify for high levels of Delta elite status. Plus, it offers complimentary Delta Sky Club and Amex Centurion Lounge access — a huge benefit for frequent travelers.

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You can get a good start toward earning Diamond Medallion status based solely on your spending. If you spend $250,000 on the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card to get the MQD Diamond waiver, you will also earn a status boost of 60,000 MQMs.

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Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company. Yes, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card is a metal credit card. The Delta Reserve Credit Card weighs around 17 grams, compared to 5 grams for a traditional credit card made of plastic.

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The first bag of each passenger on the reservation will have their fees waived at check-in. This benefit can only be used with bags that are not overweight or oversize under Delta's applicable rules.

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The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card is one of the fastest and easiest ways to gain access to the Delta Sky Club. Cardholders gain complimentary access to Sky Club Lounges when traveling on a Delta-marketed or operated flight.

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With the Reserve, you'll receive unlimited access for yourself when traveling on Delta, and you'll also get two one-time guest passes each year. With the Platinum, you'll only get discounted Sky Club access, paying $50 per person per visit for you and up to two guests when traveling on a Delta flight.

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Each of our four Medallion Tiers – Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver – delivers an added level of service, exclusivity and rewards offered only by Delta that elevate your journey at every turn.

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If you're willing to pay a higher annual fee for complimentary SkyClub access and a faster path to elite status, the Delta Reserve is the better choice for you. If you want more bonus-earning categories and a lower annual fee, you'll be happier with the Delta Platinum.

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Upon account opening and each year upon account renewal, a Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Basic Card Member will be issued two one-time guest passes for complimentary access to the Delta Sky Club.

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