Is it worth upgrading from Delta Gold Amex to Platinum?

Opening the Delta Gold Amex is a great way to boost your SkyMiles account without any upfront investment since the annual fee is $0 for the first year, then $99 (see rates and fees). If you can take advantage of the additional perks and benefits extended by the Delta Platinum Amex, however, you should go with it.



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Amex charge cards, for example, can't be switched to a revolving credit card, or vice versa; they're two different account types. In addition, if you have a card that's attached to a loyalty program, such as one of the Delta SkyMiles credit cards, you cannot switch products to a different rewards program.

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Bottom Line: If you're a Delta Medallion elite member and already have access to some of the perks and benefits that would be offered on the Delta Platinum card, you may want to consider the additional premium travel benefits and Delta-centric benefits offered by having the Amex Platinum card.

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No, the Amex Platinum card does not offer elite status with Delta or any other airlines. It does, however, offer complimentary Delta Sky Club access when you are traveling with Delta.

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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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Yes, you can upgrade your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to a better offer as long as you've had the card for at least 14 months, and you will have the best odds if your credit score and income have gone up since you applied.

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To What Card Can You Downgrade? You can downgrade American Express cards within the same brand. For example, you can downgrade a Delta card to a lower-tier Delta card. You can't downgrade a Delta card to a lower-tier Hilton card and vice versa.

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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. Cardholders also get two one-time guest passes each year.

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Delta Medallion elite members with Gold, Platinum or Diamond status receive lounge access when they're traveling in premium economy class or higher on an international flight that's operated by Delta or an eligible partner airline.

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