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Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card

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This no annual fee credit card from Amex could be a good option for travelers who occasionally fly with Delta, earning 2X SkyMiles per eligible dollar for purchases made directly with Delta Air Lines (plus your regular member miles) and restaurants. You’ll also get a 20% discount on in-flight purchases on Delta flights and basic shopping and travel benefits.

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Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card

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Fair Min. credit level
$0 Annual Fee
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Highlights & Features

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Rewards

  • 4X SkyMiles per eligible dollar at U.S. supermarkets (through July 2020)
  • 2X SkyMiles per eligible dollar spent for:
    • Purchases made directly with Delta Air Lines
    • Restaurants
  • 1X SkyMile per eligible dollar spent for every other purchase

INTRODUCTORY BONUS

10,000 bonus miles for spending $500 in the first 3 months after account opening

Balance Transfers

A balance transfer is a way to move credit card debt from one credit card to another with the goal of saving money on interest.

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Regular Balance Transfer APR N/A
Balance Transfer Fee N/A
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Fees

Penalty APR 29.24% Variable
Late Fee Up to $40
Returned Payment Fee Up to $40
Additional Cards Annual Fee N/A
Foreign Transaction Fee None
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Cash Advances

Borrowing cash on your credit card is a cash advance. Cash advances usually come with very high fees. Even worse, cash advances can signal to lenders that you’re being irresponsible with money.

Cash Advance APR 25.24% Variable
Cash Advance Fee Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
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Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card

Highlights

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  • Earn 10,000 bonus miles after you spend $500 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months.
  • No Annual Fee.
  • New! Earn 2X Miles per dollar at restaurants, now worldwide.
  • Earn 2X Miles per dollar spent on Delta purchases.
  • Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases.
  • New! No Foreign Transaction Fees.
  • Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit after you use your Card on eligible Delta in-flight purchases of food, beverages, and audio headsets.
  • Terms Apply.
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Due to the impact of COVID-19, for eligible card accounts approved from 12/1/19 through 5/31/20, the period to make eligible purchases to earn the welcome bonus will be extended for an additional three months.

The Delta SkyMiles Blue Credit Card is a simple offer with no annual fee, designed for travelers who occasionally fly with Delta.

Cardholders get 2X miles per dollar for Delta purchases, and at restaurants too. 1X mile is provided for every other purchase.

You won’t get many airline perks with this card — the main feature is a 20% discount on in-flight purchases on Delta flights. Other benefits include complimentary ShopRunner membership, along with some basic shopping and travel protections.

There are no foreign transaction fees.

The Delta SkyMiles Blue is one of several co-branded Delta cards from American Express, including three business credit cards.