{"id":4590,"date":"2023-02-04T21:00:32","date_gmt":"2023-02-04T21:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/04\/delta-skymiles-platinum-amex-review-fast-track-toward-medallion-status-and-90000-bonus-miles-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-02-04T21:00:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T21:00:32","slug":"delta-skymiles-platinum-amex-review-fast-track-toward-medallion-status-and-90000-bonus-miles-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/04\/delta-skymiles-platinum-amex-review-fast-track-toward-medallion-status-and-90000-bonus-miles-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex review: Fast-track toward Medallion status and 90,000 bonus miles &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-924131068\"\/><a id=\"delta-sky-miles-platinum-american-express-card-overview\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card overview<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/span> is a good choice for Delta loyalists who need a little help reaching their elite status goals. This card offers valuable perks, including a domestic companion certificate each year after renewing your card, the ability to purchase Sky Club access when flying Delta on a per-visit basis, and your first checked bag free on Delta flights. <strong>Card rating*: \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u00bd<\/strong><\/p>\n<h6><em>*Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG\u2019s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.<\/em><\/h6>\n<hr class=\"jsx-924131068\"\/>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/span> is one of the best credit cards for Delta travelers and currently offers new cardholders the chance to earn 90,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first six months of account opening. Offer ends March 29.<\/p>\n<p>This card has attractive perks for Delta loyalists in exchange for a $250 annual fee (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>), including an annual companion certificate and the ability to spend your way to a Medallion Qualification Dollar (MQD) waiver \u2014 among other perks.<\/p>\n<p>The Delta Platinum Amex is an especially excellent fit if you\u2019re chasing <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-delta-elite-status-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Medallion elite status<\/a> but will likely come up a bit short on MQMs or MQDs.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"delta-platinum-amex-current-welcome-offer\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Delta Platinum Amex current welcome offer<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">Delta Platinum Amex<\/a><\/span> currently earns 90,000 bonus miles after you spend $4,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first six months of account opening. Offer ends March 29.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.66666666666666%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/DeltaAmexPlatinum_6x4.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/DeltaAmexPlatinum_6x4.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/DeltaAmexPlatinum_6x4.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/DeltaAmexPlatinum_6x4.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/DeltaAmexPlatinum_6x4.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/DeltaAmexPlatinum_6x4.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/DeltaAmexPlatinum_6x4.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/DeltaAmexPlatinum_6x4.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/DeltaAmexPlatinum_6x4.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">DELTA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG\u2019s valuation<\/a> of Delta miles at 1.41 cents each, this bonus is worth about $1,269, making this <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/american-express-best-welcome-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">close to the best offer we&#8217;ve seen<\/a> for this card. However, you likely won\u2019t be <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/credit-card-application-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eligible for this welcome offer<\/a> if you have the Delta Amex Platinum or have had it before. Amex may also consider the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Express cards<\/a> you\u2019ve opened and closed and other factors when deciding whether you\u2019re eligible to earn the welcome offer.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, Amex will <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/amex-new-welcome-bonus-qualification-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">notify you if you aren\u2019t eligible for a welcome offer<\/a>, displaying a message soon after submitting your application. So, don\u2019t ignore any messages or warnings that appear after you hit submit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/amex-once-per-lifetime-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A complete guide to Amex one-welcome offer-per-lifetime restrictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__XqB82\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 130 124\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"url(#a)\" r=\"62\"\/><mask id=\"b\" style=\"mask-type:alpha\" maskunits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"124\" height=\"124\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"#fff\" r=\"62\"\/><\/mask><g mask=\"url(#b)\"><circle cx=\"49.547\" cy=\"60.043\" r=\"31.978\" fill=\"#FDF268\"\/><path opacity=\"0.424\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M75.068 83.272a4.66 4.66 0 0 0-7.696-3.452c-3.15-3.953-8.035-6.454-13.48-6.36-.068.002-.136.008-.204.01-.774-2.911-3.445-5.035-6.592-4.98a6.689 6.689 0 0 0-5.046 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id=\"earning-miles-on-the-delta-platinum-amex\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Earning miles on the Delta Platinum Amex<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" 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src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/Generic-Credit-Card_Laptop_Woman_two-cards_GettyImages-542938054.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">PAPARTIC\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-earn-miles-delta-skymiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earn Delta SkyMiles<\/a> when you make eligible purchases with the Delta Platinum Amex. In particular, you\u2019ll earn Delta miles with your card as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 miles per dollar on purchases made directly with Delta and at hotels.<\/li>\n<li>2 miles per dollar on purchases made at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets.<\/li>\n<li>1 mile per dollar on other eligible purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Since TPG\u2019s valuations<\/a> peg the value of value Delta miles at 1.41 cents each, you\u2019ll get an effective return of roughly 4.7% on purchases with Delta and at hotels, 3.1% on purchases at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets, and 1.6% on other purchases. Though a loyal Delta traveler may enjoy earning bonus SkyMiles on these purchases, none of these returns are close to the best you can do in these categories.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, if you have one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-cards-airfare-purchases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best credit cards for booking flights<\/a>, you\u2019ll likely want to use it. And other cards top each of the Delta Platinum Amex\u2019s other bonus categories: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotels<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/dining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurants<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/grocery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supermarkets<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/everyday-spending\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">everyday spending<\/a>. But, you may want to put purchases on the Delta Platinum Amex even when it doesn\u2019t provide the best return if you\u2019re working toward a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cards-bonuses-for-annual-spending\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spending threshold<\/a> to earn bonus MQMs or the aforementioned MQD waiver.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/sweet-spots-delta-skymiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Delta SkyMiles sweet spots worth saving up for<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"redeeming-miles-on-the-delta-platinum-amex\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Redeeming miles on the Delta Platinum Amex<\/h2>\n<p>Delta\u2019s SkyMiles program doesn\u2019t have the best reputation among points and miles buffs. After all, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/delta-partner-devaluation-eu-asia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta has devalued its miles<\/a> many times over the years. And <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/delta-partner-devaluation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta doesn\u2019t publish an official award chart<\/a>. So, award costs can skyrocket overnight. But there are still some great ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/advanced-guide-delta-skymiles-award-tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get value out of the Delta SkyMiles program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Delta has frequent flash sales. In the past, we\u2019ve seen deals like <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/deals\/delta-award-sale-2000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">domestic awards from 2,000 SkyMiles one-way<\/a>, awards to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/deals\/delta-flash-sale-alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska for as little as 5,000 SkyMiles round-trip<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/deals\/delta-domestic-flash-sale-10k-miles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcontinental awards from 10,000 SkyMiles round-trip<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/deals\/amazing-skymiles-deal-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flights to Europe from 16,000 SkyMiles round-trip<\/a>. I&#8217;ve even booked a Delta One award from <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/nyc-bogota-skymiles-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York to Bogota for 24,000 miles round-trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMklEQVQImQEnANj\/AMjI\/19ky3N32Ojo\/wD3\/\/8lPXkAK2jg8\/8AbIe5ABlWAAA9OVqMvIgTW6TOK\/EAAAAASUVORK5CYII=&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/11\/Delta-A220-300-Zach-Griff-42-1.jpeg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Consider snagging some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/sweet-spots-delta-skymiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">great sweet spots<\/a> when using SkyMiles to fly <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/delta-program-partners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta partner airlines<\/a>. This includes awards on SkyTeam partners such as <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/flight-review-air-france-business-class-on-the-787-9-from-new-york-to-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air France<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/korean-air-747-8-business-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Korean Air<\/a>, but the program also has some non-alliance partners, including <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/review-air-tahiti-nui-787-business-class-la-papeete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Tahiti Nui<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Just note that some partner awards don\u2019t show on Delta\u2019s website, including awards on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/air-europa-787-8-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Europa<\/a>, Air Tahiti Nui, Czech Airlines and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/kenya-airways-787-business-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya Airways<\/a>. As a result, you\u2019ll want to use <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/beginners-guide-awards-expert-flyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ExpertFlyer<\/a> (owned by TPG\u2019s parent company, Red Ventures) or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/searching-skyteam-availability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">another SkyTeam website like Flying Blue<\/a> to find availability before calling to book awards on these partners.<\/p>\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-upgrades-on-delta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">use Delta miles to upgrade<\/a> existing tickets \u2014 though the value you get here isn\u2019t nearly as strong.<br \/><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/earn-maximize-delta-skymiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to earn and maximize 100,000 Delta SkyMiles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"delta-platinum-amex-benefits\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Delta Platinum Amex benefits<\/h2>\n<p>The Delta Platinum Amex offers many perks for Delta flyers. But cardholders chasing <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-delta-elite-status-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta elite status<\/a> will benefit the most, since the card offers the potential to earn MQMs and snag an MQD waiver through spending. This section will take a closer look at all of the Delta Platinum Amex\u2019s perks and benefits.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMklEQVQImQEnANj\/AMzDr6qjj9bLr\/\/+3wCjo7q0uMnJysmxqqQAAABRfHp91tPC1cq28PsYWxs6PVYAAAAASUVORK5CYII=&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-39.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-39.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-39.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-39.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-39.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-39.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-39.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-39.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-39.jpeg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>MQD waiver<\/h3>\n<p>As a <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">Delta Platinum Amex<\/a><\/span> cardholder, you can earn an MQD waiver when you hit specific spending thresholds on your card. Earning an MQD waiver will help if you\u2019ve accumulated the required MQMs or Medallion Qualification Segments for a particular status tier but haven\u2019t reached the necessary MQD threshold.<\/p>\n<p>To earn an MQD waiver, you\u2019ll need to make $25,000 of eligible purchases on your card during the calendar qualification year for Silver, Gold or Platinum Medallion status. But if you\u2019re working on getting <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/how-i-maximized-delta-diamond-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diamond Medallion status<\/a>, you\u2019ll need to make $250,000 of eligible purchases with your card during the calendar year to snag an MQD waiver.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/why-you-should-care-about-delta-pay-with-miles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why you should care about Delta\u2019s Pay with Miles feature<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Earn MQMs with the Status Boost perk<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to earn some extra MQMs, the <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">Delta Platinum Amex<\/a><\/span>\u2018s Status Boost perk can help. This benefit allows you to earn 10,000 bonus MQMs after spending $25,000 in a calendar year and another 10,000 MQMs after spending $50,000 in the same year. If you acquire both of these bonuses, you\u2019ll be just 5,000 MQMs short of Silver Medallion status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/delta-medallion-elite-status-without-flying\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to earn Delta Medallion elite status without flying<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Annual companion certificate<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMElEQVQImWP4\/\/fhmwf7d2+aefrAUgav4HRN23BuTVd9C2cGGVVTMV1vftMQBkY2AILZDiZhnpj7AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200922_Delta-767-One-Premium-Select-Comfort-Zach-Griff-12.jpeg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The other primary benefit offered by the Delta Platinum Amex is an <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/credit-cards-airline-companion-tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">annual companion certificate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll receive this perk each year after your account renewal. The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/save-family-money-delta-companion-ticket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta companion certificate<\/a> is valid for round-trip, main cabin domestic travel booked in <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/airline-fare-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fare classes<\/a> L, U, T, X or V. All you\u2019ll need to pay for the companion ticket is taxes and fees. Note that this excludes the carrier\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/delta-basic-economy-devaluation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">basic economy tickets<\/a> (which book into E fare class) and most higher-priced economy classes.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, if you use this certificate for expensive flights, you can easily cover most (or all) of the card\u2019s annual fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/companion-certificate-canceled-flight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What happens if you\u2019ve used your companion certificate for a canceled flight?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Other perks<\/h3>\n<p>The Delta Platinum Amex also offers several other benefits you may find helpful:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>15% award redemption discount: <\/strong>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/delta-credit-card-award-discount-launch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">15% off award redemptions for Delta flights<\/a> (when paying taxes and fees with this card).<\/li>\n<li><strong>First checked bag free<\/strong>: Get the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-avoid-checked-baggage-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first checked bag free<\/a> on Delta flights for you and up to eight companions traveling on the same reservation, even when <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-survive-basic-economy-on-delta-air-lines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flying on a Delta basic economy ticket<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priority boarding<\/strong>: Get Main Cabin 1 priority boarding for you and up to eight companions traveling on the same reservation on Delta flights, even when <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-survive-basic-economy-on-delta-air-lines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flying on a Delta basic economy ticket<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inflight savings<\/strong>: Get 20% back in the form of a statement credit when you use your card to pre-purchase meals or buy inflight food, alcoholic beverages or audio headsets on Delta-operated flights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ability to purchase Sky Club access<\/strong>: Cardholders can purchase club access at a per-visit rate of $50 per person per location when flying on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. Cardholders can bring up to two guests or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21 years of age) at this rate.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/global-entry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Global Entry\/TSA PreCheck fee credit<\/strong><\/a>: Get a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/things-to-know-global-entry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Entry<\/a> application fee reimbursed every four years or a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/2016\/03\/5-reasons-get-tsa-precheck-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TSA PreCheck<\/a> application fee reimbursed every 4 1\/2 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel protections<\/strong>: Enjoy a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/american-express-cards-travel-protections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">variety of coverage<\/a> when you purchase travel with the card.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shopping protections<\/strong>: Enjoy access to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/american-express-shopping-protections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certain protections<\/a> when you buy eligible items with your card.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No foreign transaction fees (<\/strong>see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fortunately, Delta ties benefits such as the checked baggage allowance and priority boarding to your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/5-things-to-know-delta-skymiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta SkyMiles<\/a> account. So, you don\u2019t need to book flights with your Delta Platinum Amex to get access to these perks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/why-amex-platinum-might-be-best-card-delta-flyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 reasons why the Amex Platinum might be the ideal credit card for Delta flyers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"which-cards-compete-with-the-delta-platinum-amex\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Which cards compete with the Delta Platinum Amex?<\/h2>\n<p>If you are interested in the <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">Delta Platinum Amex<\/a><\/span> because you fly (or plan to fly) Delta frequently, you may also be interested in these options.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you want Delta perks with a lower annual fee:<\/strong> The <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-gold-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card<\/a><\/span> is a good choice for getting Delta perks but with a lower annual fee of $99 ($0 intro fee the first year, see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-gold-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>). You\u2019ll earn bonus points on qualifying Delta flights as well as on purchases at U.S. supermarket and restaurants. And you\u2019ll still get Delta perks like a free checked bag and a $100 flight credit after you spend $10,000 on your card in a calendar year. For more information, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/gold-delta-skymiles-amex-credit-card-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you want Delta Sky Club access:<\/strong> The <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/span> has a higher annual fee of $550 (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>) but offers complimentary Delta Sky Club access for you and gives you two one-time guest passes each year. You\u2019ll also get perks like an annual companion certificate, a free checked bag and upgrade priority as well as a credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck. For more information, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/delta-reserve-amex-credit-card-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Delta Skymiles Reserve Amex<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you want a card with more flexible rewards:<\/strong> <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span> gives you excellent travel benefits and earns rewards that you can transfer to any of American Express\u2019s travel partners. It offers comprehensive lounge access and over $1,500 in annual credits but does come with a higher annual fee of $695 (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>). For more information, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/amex-platinum-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Amex Platinum<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For additional options, check out our full list of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/airline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best airline credit cards<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best American Express credit cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/delta-gold-vs-platinum-amex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Credit card showdown: Delta Gold Amex vs. Delta Platinum Amex<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMklEQVQImQEnANj\/AMXAura0ssfHx9va2ADLtq8sISNeW13\/\/vkAFAAAg32A\/+Tau6+nx6MWTOxWUvIAAAAASUVORK5CYII=&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/20191022_Amex-Platinum-ARriva_WSmith-6.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/20191022_Amex-Platinum-ARriva_WSmith-6.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/20191022_Amex-Platinum-ARriva_WSmith-6.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/20191022_Amex-Platinum-ARriva_WSmith-6.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/20191022_Amex-Platinum-ARriva_WSmith-6.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/20191022_Amex-Platinum-ARriva_WSmith-6.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/20191022_Amex-Platinum-ARriva_WSmith-6.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/20191022_Amex-Platinum-ARriva_WSmith-6.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/20191022_Amex-Platinum-ARriva_WSmith-6.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">WYATT SMITH\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"is-the-delta-platinum-amex-worth-it\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Is the Delta Platinum Amex worth it?<\/h2>\n<p>This is a great card if you want Delta perks like an annual companion certificate and a free checked bag. It&#8217;s also good for earning bonus miles on your Delta purchases and hotel, dining and supermarket purchases. However, the $250 annual fee may be hard to justify if you don&#8217;t fly Delta often enough to maximize the value of this card&#8217;s benefits.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/span> can be a great addition to your wallet if Delta is your carrier of choice. Its $250 annual fee may seem high compared to the lower-annual-fee <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-gold-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">Delta Gold Amex<\/a><\/span>, but you get a generous welcome offer and valuable benefits in return.<\/p>\n<p>The ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/earning-delta-elite-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fast-track Delta elite status<\/a> is where the Delta Platinum Amex shines the brightest, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/save-family-money-delta-companion-ticket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">annual companion certificate<\/a> can also provide significant value. Just remember that to maximize your overall travel earning strategy, you\u2019ll likely want to pair the Delta Platinum with other <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-travel-cards-bonus-category\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cards that offer higher bonus spending categories<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply here for the <\/strong><span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\"><strong>Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card<\/strong><\/a><\/span><strong> with a 90,000-mile bonus offer. Offer ends March 29.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Delta Platinum Amex, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><br \/><em>For rates and fees of the Delta Gold Amex, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-gold-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><br \/><em>For rates and fees of the Delta Reserve Amex, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><br \/><em>For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Additional reporting by Emily Thompson, Ryan Wilcox, Benji Stawski, Juan Ruiz and Christina Ly.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/platinum-delta-skymiles-credit-card-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Editor\u2019s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card is a good choice for Delta loyalists who need a little help reaching their elite status goals. 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