Best ways to use Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex points
The Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex earns Delta SkyMiles points. Here's how to use them well — transfer partners, sweet spots, and when it's worth holding the card.
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Issuer
American Express
Program
Delta SkyMiles
Annual fee
$150
Earning rates
- 2× on Delta purchases
- 2× at US supermarkets and restaurants
- 1× on everything else
Top benefits
- First checked bag free for up to 9 passengers
- 20% off inflight purchases
- $200 Delta flight credit annually (after $10K spend in year)
- Main Cabin 1 priority boarding
Best ways to use the points
- Free bags on family Delta flights pay the fee quickly
- Flash-sale Delta awards can produce great CPP for domestic
- SkyMiles can transfer within SkyTeam on paid-mile bookings (rarely useful)
Drawbacks
- Delta SkyMiles dynamic pricing can devalue points on peak dates
- Flight credit requires $10K/yr spend
Our verdict
Solid entry-level Delta card if you fly Delta regularly. If you don't, Amex Gold is a better general-purpose points card at the same $325 range.
Find award availability before you transfer
Points transfers are almost always non-reversible. Use AwardLocker to confirm saver space first, then move your Delta SkyMiles points only when you're ready to book.
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