Is the Delta gold card better than platinum?

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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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 SkyMiles Gold's rewards value and features can be stronger, especially compared to other premium travel cards. And if you are a frequent Delta flyer, a higher-caliber Delta card may be worth considering since they come with more airline-exclusive perks and Status Boost.

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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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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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Ways to get the most out of the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
  1. Use your card for flights and food.
  2. Get a free checked bag for up to nine travelers.
  3. Spend $10,000 on the card in a year to get a $100 flight credit.
  4. Get free shipping on purchases.
  5. Get complimentary rental car insurance.
  6. Shop with peace of mind.


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The annual fee on the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card is currently $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $99. This fits within the standard range of many airline travel reward credit cards.

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The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card is hard to get because it requires good credit for approval, which means you need a credit score of 700+ to have good odds of being approved. This requirement may be difficult for the average American to meet.

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A platinum credit card is usually a bank's most expensive or the top-tier card, second only to a titanium, black or diamond card if offered by the bank.

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Take up to $50 off the cost of your ticket for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad. Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your 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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Delta Amex users must switch to the same type of card they had originally. So, you can only downgrade to another Delta Amex credit card. The same rule applies to upgrades, too.

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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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While the American Express® Gold Card can't grant you lounge entry, it does provide a lot of material benefits in exchange for its $250 annual fee. This includes monthly statement credits, strong earnings on food purchases and complimentary travel insurance.

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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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Customers with select Platinum Cards and Centurion Cards from American Express may access Delta Sky Club locations when traveling on a same-day ticket on a Delta-operated (Delta or Delta Connection) or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (006 ticket number).

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