If Delta Air Lines is your airline of choice and are working up to build your elite status, the Delta SkyMiles Platinum card is a terrific way to boost your journey at a reasonable annual fee. (Partner offer)
At a glance
- 3X Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.
- 2X Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets
- 1X Earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
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Earn 50,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
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Receive a Companion Certificate on Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Ticket requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
Our Take
Overview
Build your loyalty to Delta by applying for the carrier’s mid-tier card option, the Delta SkyMiles Platinum card. The annual fee is quickly recouped by the card’s travel perks, such as an application credit to Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, annual companion certificate and so much more. Plus you can fast-track to elite status simply through card spend.
Pros
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Enjoy a fast-track to Medallion status by spending on the card
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Receive a Domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year
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Statement credit for TSA PreCheck (Up to $85 every 4.5 years)/Global Entry fee ($100 every 4 years)
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First checked bag free
Cons
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Doesn't make sense if you don't fly Delta
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SkyMiles aren't the most valuable airline currency
Who is this card good for?
This card is best for those who need an extra boost toward Delta Medallion status with the opportunity to earn 1 Medallion Qualification Dollar (MQD) for every $20 spent on the card in a calendar year. This can allow you to spend your way to elite status, and it can be especially effective when combined with occasional Delta flights.
Earning Rewards
You’ll earn bonus miles on a great blend of travel and everyday expenses: 3x on eligible Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels, 2x at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets and 1x on all other eligible purchases.