Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
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Designed for the frequent Delta Air Lines flier, this card offers considerable rewards and benefits at the cost of a high annual fee. Along with some nifty perks to help you save money and travel more comfortably, you’ll also enjoy a personal concierge service and a free membership to the Delta Sky Club.
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Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
Highlights & Features
(Rates & Fees)Rewards
- 3X SkyMiles per eligible dollar spent for purchases made directly with Delta Air Lines
- 1X SkyMile per eligible dollar spent on all other purchases
INTRODUCTORY BONUS
80,000 bonus miles and 20,000 MQMs for spending $5,000 in the first 3 months; 20,000 bonus miles after your first cardmember anniversary (expires 4/1/2020)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.
| Intro Balance Transfer APR | N/A |
| Regular Balance Transfer APR | 17.24–26.24% Variable |
| Balance Transfer Fee | Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater. |
Fees
| Penalty APR | 29.99% Variable |
| Late Fee | Up to $39 |
| Returned Payment Fee | Up to $39 |
| Additional Cards Annual Fee | $175 |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | None |
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 | 26.99% Variable |
| Cash Advance Fee | Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater. |
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
Highlights
- Earn up to 100,000 bonus miles and 20,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs). Earn 80,000 bonus miles and 20,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $5,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months. Plus, earn an additional 20,000 bonus miles after your first anniversary of Card Membership. Offer Expires 4/1/2020.
- New! With Status Boost™, earn 15,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $30,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, up to four times per year getting you closer to Medallion Status. MQMs are used to determine Medallion Status and are different than miles you earn toward flights.
- New! Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases.
- Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases.
- Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre✓®.
- Complimentary access into the Delta SkyClubs® for you when traveling on a Delta flight.
- New! Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounge when you book your Delta flight with your Reserve Card.
- Enjoy your first checked bag free and Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on Delta flights.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- $550 annual fee.
- Terms Apply.
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Credit card issuer's websiteThe Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card gives travelers several ways to rack up SkyMiles, and you’ll get a Status Boost for every $30,000 you spend in a calendar year (up to 4X). You also get access to a wide range of travel benefits, like Delta Sky Club access, a membership that typically costs $545 per year.
See how this card matches up with a similar offer from American Express in our matchup, Delta SkyMiles®️ Platinum American Express Card vs. Delta SkyMiles®️ Reserve American Express Card.
