- 5x on flights and prepaid hotels on AmexTravel.com
- 2x on key business categories and purchases of $5,000+
- Up to $600 hotel, $200 airline fee and $209 CLEAR+ credits, plus Dell, Adobe and Indeed credits
Delta SkyMiles Gold
AMEXAmex・No.013
If you live at a Delta hub (ATL/SEA/MSP…), the free checked bag alone pays for the card.
✓ Annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee checked on 2026-07-16 (source: americanexpress.com). Welcome offers, rewards and benefits change often; the issuer's site has the current terms.
Reward highlights
- 2x Delta, dining & supermarkets
- Free checked bag
- $0 intro annual fee the first year, then $150
Who it's for
Best for Delta flyers based at a hub airport.
Good for
Key benefits
- Free first checked bag on Delta
- Priority boarding
- No foreign transaction fees
- $200 Delta Flight Credit after $10,000 in purchases in a calendar year; up to $120 a year in rideshare credits after the first renewal
Rates & fees
APR and fees as published by the issuer. Variable APRs move with the prime rate, so check the issuer's site before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Delta SkyMiles Gold have an annual fee?
$0 the first year, then $150 a year.
Does it charge foreign transaction fees?
No, it has no foreign transaction fees.
Is it worth it if I fly Delta?
Yes, if you fly Delta from a hub, the free checked bag alone can pay for the card.
⚠️ About this data: Where we have checked a card's annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee, the page shows the date and the source. Welcome offers, rewards and benefits change often, so the issuer's own site is the final word. Approval is decided by the issuer. Nothing here is financial advice.