What happens to my miles if I cancel my card?

If your card earns hotel points or airline miles, your miles and points are deposited directly in your hotel or airline account when they are earned. In this case, canceling the card will not have any impact on your hotel or airline rewards account.



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In most situations, it's better to keep unused credit card accounts open, as closing credit accounts can have a negative impact on your credit score.

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Account Deletion & Mileage Expiration Under the SkyMiles Mileage Expiration policy, miles do not expire. Delta reserves the right to deactivate or close an account under the following circumstances: Fraudulent activity occurs. A Member requests an account closure.

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However, you may cancel for a cancellation charge assessed in miles, which is deducted from the value of your ticket and the remaining mileage balance will be redeposited into your SkyMiles account.

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But there are a few rules:
  • You must book your flight at least one week in advance.
  • You must cancel or change your flight within 24 hours of the time you made your reservation.
  • If you have a Basic Economy ticket or booked your flight using Money + Miles, you can't make changes but you can cancel for a full refund.


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