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Credit card showdown: Delta SkyMiles Reserve vs. Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business
19.09.2023 - 19:11 / thepointsguy.com
Editor'' note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.
It's an exciting time to apply for an airline credit card. Not only are there more and better choices than ever, but the ability to open personal and business credit cards is straightforward and easily accessible.
The two Delta cards that offer incredible value are the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (see rates and fees) and its business counterpart, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card (see rates and fees). Both of these premium cards have comprehensive perks packages, including expanded lounge access, solid earning rates and the ability to accrue more Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) toward elite status with Delta.
Below is a quick look at how the two cards compare.
1 mile per dollar on everything else
1.5 miles per dollar on everything after you spend $150,000 per calendar year
1 mile per dollar on everything else
Amex Centurion Lounge access
Annual companion ticket
First free checked bag on Delta flights
Priority boarding
Spending-based MQM boost (until Dec. 31, 2023)
Amex Centurion Lounge access
Annual companion ticket
First free checked bag on Delta flights
Priority boarding
Spending-based MQM boost (until Dec. 31, 2023)
No foreign transaction fees (see rates and fees)
Trip delay coverage*
Trip cancellation/interruption coverage*
Cellphone protection*
Lost baggage coverage**
No foreign transaction fees (see rates and fees)
Trip delay coverage*
Trip cancellation/interruption coverage*
Cellphone protection*
Lost baggage coverage**
*Eligibility and benefit levels vary by card. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
**Eligibility and benefit level varies by card. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company.
The Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card is currently offering new applicants up to 60,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 in purchases on your card within the first six months of card membership. Although they're not worth what they used to be, TPG values Delta SkyMiles at around 1.2 cents apiece, so the welcome offer is like getting $720 toward travel.
Meanwhile, the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card is offering new applicants up to 110,000 bonus miles. You'll earn 100,000 bonus miles after you spend $12,000 in purchases on your card within the first six months of card membership, plus an additional 10,000 bonus miles after you make an eligible Delta purchase in the first six months. According to
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