If you’re looking for a way to earn Delta SkyMiles<\/a> but don’t want to pay an annual fee (see rates and fees<\/a>), the checks the box. It earns elevated miles on Delta Air Lines purchases and dining at restaurants worldwide. <\/span>However, while it skips the annual fee attached to other SkyMiles cards, it also leaves out the flashier travel perks found on Delta’s higher-tier cards. <\/span>Card rating*: \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/b><\/p>\n *<\/span><\/i>Card rating<\/span><\/i><\/a> is based on the opinion of TPG\u2019s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Not every Delta flyer needs<\/span> airport lounge access<\/span><\/a> or a long list of premium travel perks. That’s why Delta and American Express offer several<\/span> Delta credit cards<\/span><\/a> ranging from a no-annual-fee option to premium products designed for frequent travelers.<\/span><\/p>\n The is the simplest card in the lineup. There’s no annual fee (see rates and fees<\/a>), and it gives cardmembers an easy way to earn SkyMiles on Delta purchases, dining and everyday spending.<\/span><\/p>\n Unlike Delta’s higher-tier cards, the Delta SkyMiles Blue doesn’t include premium benefits like airport lounge access, free checked bags or priority boarding. Instead, it focuses on helping occasional Delta travelers earn miles.<\/span><\/p>\n Because this is a cobranded airline card, you’ll earn Delta’s mileage currency, Delta SkyMiles, rather than <\/span>transferable credit card points<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Applicants will generally need a good to excellent<\/span> credit score<\/span><\/a> to qualify.<\/span><\/p>\n Related:<\/b> How to earn Delta SkyMiles, from using credit cards to online shopping<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Even though the benefits of the card won’t rival what you’ll find on Delta’s premium cards, there are still a handful of perks that can provide value.<\/span><\/p>\n Cardholders receive 20% back as a statement credit on eligible inflight purchases of food, beverages and audio headsets on Delta-operated flights. The discount does not apply to Wi-Fi purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n This isn’t a reason to get the card on its own, but it’s a nice perk if you purchase snacks or drinks during your flights.<\/span><\/p>\n The Delta SkyMiles Blue offers access to<\/span> Pay with Miles<\/span><\/a>, allowing eligible cardholders to redeem SkyMiles toward the cost of a Delta flight. When booking directly with Delta, you can get up to $50 off the cost of your ticket for every 5,000 miles redeemed.<\/span><\/p>\n While I like to keep my SkyMiles for award tickets, Pay with Miles can be useful when award pricing isn’t favorable or you want to reduce the cash cost of a flight.<\/span><\/p>\nDelta SkyMiles Blue: The basics<\/b><\/h2>\n
Delta SkyMiles Blue pros and cons<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Delta SkyMiles Blue benefits<\/b><\/h2>\n
Inflight purchase savings<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Ability to use miles toward Delta flights<\/b><\/h3>\n
Shopping and entertainment benefits<\/b><\/h3>\n
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