{"id":191546,"date":"2025-09-07T15:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T15:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/07\/delta-skymiles-gold-amex-card-review-full-details-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-09-07T15:00:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T15:00:16","slug":"delta-skymiles-gold-amex-card-review-full-details-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/07\/delta-skymiles-gold-amex-card-review-full-details-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex card review: Full details &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><a id=\"delta-sky-miles-gold-american-express-card-overview\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card overview<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22034414?name=Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card&amp;pid=22034414?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/span> provides valuable elitelike benefits at an affordable price point for casual Delta flyers. These benefits, which include a first checked bag free and priority boarding for you and up to eight travel companions on your reservation when flying Delta, can easily justify opening and keeping this card, especially for infrequent flyers looking to save on Delta travel. <strong>Card rating*: \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/strong><\/p>\n<h6><em>*<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/review-methodology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Card rating<\/a> is based on the opinion of TPG&#8217;s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.<\/em><\/h6>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/>\n<p>Delta offers multiple card options, but the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22034414?name=Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card&amp;pid=22034414?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/span> is probably the best option for the occasional Delta flyer.<\/p>\n<p>It offers decent perks, especially for a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year ($150 annual fee thereafter; see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/22034414?pid=22034414&amp;name=Delta%20SkyMiles%C2%AE%20Gold%20American%20Express%20Card&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>We recommend a good to excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/how-credit-scores-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">credit score<\/a> to have the best chance of approval for the card. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about the card and why it might be <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/how-to-choose-an-airline-credit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">worth getting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"delta-sky-miles-gold-amex-pros-and-cons\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex pros and cons<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-4199963584 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<table class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>First checked bag free for you and up to eight companions<\/li>\n<li>Priority boarding<\/li>\n<li>Receive a discount on inflight purchases (not including Wi-Fi) as a statement credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t make sense if you don&#8217;t fly Delta at least once a year<\/li>\n<li>There are better Delta cards if you want lounge access or a boost to earn elite status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"delta-sky-miles-gold-amex-welcome-offer\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex welcome offer<\/h2>\n<p>New <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22034414?name=Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card&amp;pid=22034414?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta Gold Amex<\/a><\/span> cardmembers can earn 80,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on eligible purchases in the first six months of card membership. This offer ends on Oct. 29.<\/p>\n<p>TPG&#8217;s September 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">valuations<\/a> peg <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-delta-skymiles\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Delta SkyMiles<\/a> at 1.15 cents each, making this welcome offer worth $920.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Due to Amex&#8217;s once-per-lifetime restriction on welcome bonuses, you won&#8217;t be <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/credit-card-application-restrictions\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">eligible for this offer<\/a> if you already have this card or have had a previous version in the past.<\/p>\n<p>When determining your welcome offer eligibility, Amex may also consider other factors, including the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">American Express cards<\/a> you have opened and closed and whether you&#8217;ve held other Amex-issued Delta cards.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT tw-border tw-border-gray-2\"><picture class=\"tw-flex tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-opacity-0\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<form class=\"jsx-881693933 newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"jsx-881693933 EmailCapture_confirmation__xasB3 EmailCapture_noCheckbox__n4fsN   \">\n<p class=\"tw-text-xs-regular !tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5 tw-max-w-lg\">By signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/terms-of-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> <!-- -->and acknowledge the data practices in our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Luckily, Amex will notify you if you aren&#8217;t eligible for the welcome offer and will allow you to withdraw your application before <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hard-pull-vs-soft-pull-credit-report\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">doing a hard pull on your credit<\/a>. Make sure to pay close attention to any pop-up notifications or messages you receive as you go through the application process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/delta-amex-existing-cardmember-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do you have a Delta Amex card? Here are 9 things you need to do<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"delta-sky-miles-gold-amex-benefits\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex benefits<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22034414?name=Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card&amp;pid=22034414?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta Gold Amex<\/a><\/span> cardmembers get a first <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/credit-cards-with-free-checked-baggage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">checked bag free<\/a> when they check in with Delta for flights that are both Delta-marketed and -operated, as well as Zone 5 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/which-airline-credit-cards-offer-the-best-priority-boarding-perks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">priority boarding<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>These benefits apply to the cardmember flying and up to eight companions on the same reservation. Additionally, you don&#8217;t have to pay for the flights with the Delta Amex Gold Card for the free checked bag benefit to be applied.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-1194657261 tpg-image\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-1357376299 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Baggage arrives from Delta Air Lines Inc. flights at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Friday, March 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, Calif.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;object-fit:contain;color:transparent\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190329_LAX-Delta-Baggage_5314.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190329_LAX-Delta-Baggage_5314.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190329_LAX-Delta-Baggage_5314.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190329_LAX-Delta-Baggage_5314.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190329_LAX-Delta-Baggage_5314.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190329_LAX-Delta-Baggage_5314.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190329_LAX-Delta-Baggage_5314.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190329_LAX-Delta-Baggage_5314.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190329_LAX-Delta-Baggage_5314.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>PATRICK T. FALLON\/THE POINTS GUY<\/p>\n<p>On top of bags and boarding privileges, Delta Gold Amex cardmembers also get the following benefits:<\/p>\n<p><em>*Eligibility and benefit level varies by card. Not all vehicle types or rentals are covered, and geographic restrictions apply. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com\/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company. Coverage is offered through American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>**Eligibility and benefit levels vary by card. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com\/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While managing an unforeseen charge is never ideal, the protections on this cobranded Delta card could help make a negative situation more tolerable. If you&#8217;re a Delta loyalist and a high spender, the up to $200 Delta flight credit you can receive after spending $10,000 in a calendar year is a nice perk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/maximize-statement-credits-delta-amex-credit-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to maximize the statement credits on the Delta Amex cards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"earning-miles-on-the-delta-sky-miles-gold-amex\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Earning miles on the Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex<\/h2>\n<p>With the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22034414?name=Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card&amp;pid=22034414?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta Gold Amex<\/a><\/span>, you&#8217;ll earn <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/5-things-to-know-delta-skymiles\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Delta SkyMiles<\/a> on purchases charged to your card as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\n<li>2 miles per dollar spent on dining at <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/dining\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">restaurants<\/a> worldwide, including <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/the-best-credit-cards-to-use-for-food-delivery-services\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">takeout and delivery<\/a> in the U.S<\/li>\n<li>2 miles per dollar spent at U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/grocery\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">supermarkets<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 mile per dollar spent on other eligible purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Delta Boeing 767 Maui\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/United-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Polaris-Los-Angeles-Maui-Zach-Griff-52.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/United-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Polaris-Los-Angeles-Maui-Zach-Griff-52.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/United-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Polaris-Los-Angeles-Maui-Zach-Griff-52.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/United-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Polaris-Los-Angeles-Maui-Zach-Griff-52.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/United-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Polaris-Los-Angeles-Maui-Zach-Griff-52.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/United-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Polaris-Los-Angeles-Maui-Zach-Griff-52.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/United-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Polaris-Los-Angeles-Maui-Zach-Griff-52.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/United-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Polaris-Los-Angeles-Maui-Zach-Griff-52.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/United-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Polaris-Los-Angeles-Maui-Zach-Griff-52.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Based on TPG&#8217;s September 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">valuations<\/a> of Delta miles, you&#8217;ll get an effective return of 2.3% on eligible Delta purchases, dining at restaurants worldwide (including U.S. takeout and delivery) and U.S. supermarket purchases and 1.15% on other purchases.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s not bad, but not great, considering this card will cost $150 annually after the first year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/guide-credit-card-annual-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The complete guide to credit card annual fees<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"redeeming-miles-on-the-delta-sky-miles-gold-amex\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Redeeming miles on the Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex<\/h2>\n<p>The most obvious way to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-redeem-delta-skymiles\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">redeem Delta SkyMiles<\/a> is to book award flights on Delta and its partners. Since Delta uses a dynamic award pricing system, redemption rates fluctuate widely. This means you can&#8217;t really aim for a set number of miles to book a specific award.<\/p>\n<p>That said, the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/delta-skymiles-best-uses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta SkyMiles program<\/a> still has some sweet spots.<\/p>\n<p>For example, one of the best ways to redeem Delta SkyMiles is to book a SkyMiles deal. Delta frequently has mileage flash sales with significantly discounted economy and even Delta One award flights.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"interior Delta jet\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-14.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-14.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-14.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-14.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-14.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-14.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-14.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-14.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-14.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can also redeem Delta SkyMiles to fly on Delta partner airlines, including SkyTeam alliance partners like <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-flying-blue\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Air France<\/a> and Korean Air and nonalliance partners like WestJet.<\/p>\n<p>TPG content operations managing editor <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/author\/madisonblancafor\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Madison Blancaflor<\/a> enjoys the card&#8217;s elitelike benefits when flying Delta, such as discounts on Delta award flight redemptions and savings on inflight purchases.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, you can redeem SkyMiles for many things other than flights \u2014 including premium drinks in Delta Sky Clubs. Most of these redemptions yield a lower return than when redeeming for flights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/ultimate-guide-delta-sky-club-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to visit the Delta Sky Club with credit cards, elite status and more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"which-cards-compete-with-the-delta-sky-miles-gold-amex\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Which cards compete with the Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex?<\/h2>\n<p>If getting your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/how-to-avoid-checked-baggage-fees\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">first checked bag free<\/a> and priority boarding when flying Delta for a low annual fee are your main motivators, the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22034414?name=Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card&amp;pid=22034414?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta Gold Amex<\/a><\/span> is probably your best option. However, another card may be better if you have different goals.<\/p>\n<p>For additional options, check out our full list of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/travel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best travel credit cards<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best American Express cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/credit-score-delta-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What credit score do you need to get Delta SkyMiles cards?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Although it doesn&#8217;t have the most lucrative earning rates, the Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card can still be <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/is-delta-gold-amex-worth-annual-fee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">worth picking up<\/a> for travelers, thanks to its welcome offer and Delta-specific perks.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, as long as you would otherwise pay a first checked bag fee to Delta at least five times each year, you&#8217;ll come out ahead with this card.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22034414?name=Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card&amp;pid=22034414?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Delta Gold Amex, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/22034414?pid=22034414&amp;name=Delta%20SkyMiles%C2%AE%20Gold%20American%20Express%20Card&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><br \/><em>For rates and fees of the Amex Gold Card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/6344?pid=6344&amp;name=American%20Express%C2%AE%20Gold%20Card&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/gold-delta-skymiles-amex-credit-card-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card provides valuable elitelike benefits at an affordable price point for casual Delta flyers. 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