Is Platinum better than gold Delta SkyMiles?

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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This card, even with its annual fee, is well worth it for those who are frequent Delta flyers. Each year when you renew the card, you can receive a domestic main cabin round-trip companion certificate. Plus, when you fly on Delta, you can check your first bag free, along with saving up to $50 on a round-trip flight.

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Amex Platinum: Rewards points. Both cards provide some pretty impressive ways to earn points. The Gold card offers more chances to earn points on everyday spending while the Platinum card's 5x Membership Rewards on travel makes it better for those who travel frequently.

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The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card usually isn't hard to get for qualified applicants. If you have a FICO® Score of 670 or more, then you have a good chance of getting approved. Do the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card's miles expire? Delta miles don't expire.

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The Delta Gold has the potential to be a low-maintenance card. There are no foreign transaction fees when you fly or make purchases abroad, and the card offers an introductory annual fee of $0 for the first year. Even after that, the rewards and benefits can easily compensate for the $99 fee.

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Delta Diamond, Platinum, or Gold Medallion Status permits entry to the Club when flying in Delta Premium Select internationally or in Delta One (or the equivalent cabin on a Delta partner operated flight).

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How to earn Gold Medallion Delta status
  1. Earn 50,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) or 60 Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs).
  2. Spend $8,000 MQDs Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) or $25,000 on an eligible Delta credit card.


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As a Gold Medallion Member, you and a companion are eligible for Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to First Class and Delta Comfort+®, beginning 72 hours (3 days) prior to departure and to the domestic Delta One® experience on the day of departure.

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