• Receive a Companion Certificate on a Main Cabin round-trip flight to select destinations each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Certificate requires payment of the government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply.
• Receive $2,500 Medallion® Qualification Dollars with MQD Headstart each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $20 in purchases on your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card with MQD Boost to get closer to Status next Medallion Year.
• Get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
• $120 Resy Credit: Get up to $10 in statement credits each month after you pay with your enrolled Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases.
• $120 Rideshare Credit: You can earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers after you pay with your card. Enrollment Required.
• Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights, saving up to $70 on a round-trip Delta flight per person. For a family of four that's a potential savings of up to $280 per round-trip flight.
• Receive either a $120 statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry or a statement credit up to $85 every 4.5 years after you apply for a five-year membership for TSA PreCheck® and pay the application fee with your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck
• Delta SkyMiles members can receive a discount on a CLEAR membership based on their SkyMiles status.
• Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members.
• Apply with confidence. Know if you're approved for a Card with no impact to your credit score. If you're approved and you choose to accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.
• Terms Apply.

If you want to squeeze the most value out of this card, your best bet is to use it for Delta flights, hotels, and when chasing elite status.

[.dontreco] We don’t recommend: Using miles for merchandise or gift cards [.dontreco]
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The value here is… rough. You’ll usually get less than 1 cent per mile, which isn’t great.

[.sometimesreco] We sometimes recommend: Using miles for Pay with Miles bookings [.sometimesreco]

This gives you about 1 cent per mile, which is decent, especially for last-minute travel, but it’s not the most valuable way to redeem.
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[.alwaysreco] We always recommend: Booking award flights (especially international or partner redemptions) [.alwaysreco]
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You’ll get the best bang for your miles when you redeem them for flights, especially in premium cabins or with partners like Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic. And since this card helps you rack up MQDs and earn status faster, you can even pair award redemptions with Medallion perks.

Delta doesn’t use a traditional transferable currency like American Express Membership Rewards, meaning you earn Delta SkyMiles directly. But you can still use your SkyMiles on Delta’s partner airlines through the SkyTeam alliance and other global partners. A few of the airlines you can book using your SkyMiles include Air France, KLM, Aeromexico, Virgin Atlantic, and others.

1. The Aspiring Medallion

‍If you’re dreaming of elite status with Delta but don’t fly enough to rack up MQDs the traditional way, this card is a solid option. With the 2,500 MQD Headstart and 1 MQD per $20 spent, you can close that gap faster. Add in perks like priority boarding and free checked bags, and you’re well on your way to Silver or even Gold Medallion status. And, this card is also great if you’re loyal to Delta but not ready to go full Reserve mode. It gives you status boosts, valuable travel benefits, and a lower annual fee compared to the Reserve. And if you decide to level up in the future, this card makes for a great stepping stone.

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2. The Annual Vacationer

‍Maybe you’re not flying every week for work, but you do take a few big trips a year. The annual companion certificate can easily pay for the card by itself, and the baggage perks mean no more fees at check-in. If you're just looking to maximize PTO while flying with Delta, this one if for you.

Here’s a good rule of thumb: You probably shouldn’t own a credit card if you: (1) have a bad credit score, (2) are a non-U.S. resident (for this particular card), and (3) cannot control your spending. If your credit score is below 670, you'll need to improve it before applying for travel credit cards, as approval for the best ones, like the Delta Platinum Amex, is unlikely. Be honest with yourself: if a new credit card will tempt you to overspend, it's best to avoid it. Credit cards are crucial for earning miles and points, but they require responsible use.

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A decent credit score of 670-850 is recommended for the Delta Platinum Amex. But again, if you’re in a solid place with your credit and feel you are ready for a new card, don’t let the fear of being rejected keep you from applying. We’ve known several people to be rejected on their first application, use the reconsideration line, and be granted this card. The worst they can say is “no,” and more often than not, we’ve found these people want to help!