How much does a Delta Platinum card cost?

The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card (terms apply, see rates & fees) is a solid choice for frequent Delta travelers who don't prioritize a card with Delta Sky Club access. Those who can max out the complimentary Companion Certificate perk will come out ahead of the card's $250 annual fee.



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The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card isn't hard to get for qualified applicants. The most important factor is your credit score. Most applicants who are approved have good credit, which is a FICO® Score of 670 or more.

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The Delta Platinum Amex is worth it for frequent Delta flyers who want premium benefits and the opportunity to earn additional MQMs for Delta elite statuses (through 12/31/23). The $250 annual fee may seem steep, but the annual companion certificate benefit can easily offset this annual cost.

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Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Platinum Business Basic and Additional Card Members (“Platinum Card Members”) have access to the Delta Sky Club at a per-visit rate of $50 per person when traveling on a same-day Delta or Delta partner airline flight.

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Delta Platinum Amex comparison. As you can see, the Delta SkyMiles Platinum card offers more (and better) benefits, and you can earn more SkyMiles per dollar spent with Delta and at hotels than with the Gold version of the card.

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If you're after top-tier credit card perks like lounge access or an even faster path toward building Delta Medallion Status, the Delta Reserve is the clear winner. Meanwhile, the Delta Platinum is a far cheaper alternative that still offers many of the same great benefits.

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Lifetime Delta Platinum Medallion status (four million miler) Those who cumulatively earn four million MQMs in the Delta SkyMiles program receive Platinum Medallion status for life. On top of that, members receive a special gift for passing the threshold, which is typically a Delta gift card.

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If you've got the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card in your wallet, you can buy one-time Sky Club access for $50 per entry. You can also bring in up to two guests for another $50 each. However, starting on Jan. 1, 2024, this benefit is going away completely.

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With the Amex Platinum Card or Amex Business Platinum Card, you have access to the following types of lounges:
  • American Express Centurion lounges.
  • Delta Sky Club lounges.
  • Priority Pass Select lounges.
  • Escape Lounges — The Centurion Studio Partner.
  • Plaza Premium lounges.
  • Lufthansa lounges.


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The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card doesn't give you a free pass, but lets you buy single-use Delta Sky Club passes at a reduced rate per visit. You can also bring up to two...

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If you're a Platinum Card® from American Express cardholder, you get complimentary access to the Amex lounge networks on the day of your departure. You can bring two guests with you free of charge, and day passes for additional guests will cost you $50 each.

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