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Earn as high as 85,000 miles

After spending $6,000 in the first 6 months from account opening. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. In addition, enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 per year. Offer terms apply.

Estimated first year value

Based on our valuation of this card.

$1,835saved
$935 welcome offer$900 benefits$0 intro annual fee

The point.me verdict

3.5/5

The Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card lets a Delta-loyal owner turn business spend into miles on Delta airfare, shipping, ad spend, and dining, all at 2x. Add Delta's award discount, a free checked bag for the whole reservation, and rideshare and Delta Stays credits against the $150 fee. SkyMiles run expensive for premium cabins. Ideal for owners all-in on Delta. Show rates & fees.

What we love

  • 2x on Delta airfare, US shipping, ad spend, and dining, strong business categories
  • 15% award discount plus a free checked bag
  • Rideshare and Delta Stays credits offset the $150 fee

What we don't

  • Ad spend and shipping bonuses each cap at $50,000 a year
  • SkyMiles are pricey for premium-cabin awards, limiting redemption value
Delta SkyMiles

Delta SkyMiles

Delta SkyMiles can be used across more than 20 airlines, with the bulk of that network made up of fellow SkyTeam members. Beyond the alliance, Delta also maintains relationships with several non-alliance carriers, such as LATAM and WestJet, which rounds out the program's redemption options and gives members added flexibility when booking award travel to destinations SkyTeam alone doesn't cover well.

Rewards on this card

  • 2xU.S. Shipping providersCap of $50,000 in purchases per category, per year; 1X thereafter
  • 2xU.S. Advertising providers in select mediaCap of $50,000 in purchases per category, per year; 1X thereafter
  • 2xDelta purchases (direct)
  • 2xRestaurants
  • 1xAll other eligible purchases

Card Benefits

Discover the perks included with this card, on top of what you earn.


  • $430

    Free Checked Bags

    Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights worldwide for you and up to 8 travel companions in your reservation. Plus, as a Basic Card Member, you can check your second bag for free on domestic Delta flights.

  • $150

    Delta Stays Hotel Credit

    Receive an annual statement credit of up to $150 after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.

  • $130

    Award Travel Discount

    Card Members save 15% when booking Award Travel with miles on Delta flights when using delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.

  • $120

    U.S. Rideshare Statement Credit (enrollment required)

    Earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month after your first Card renewal when you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business Card to pay for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. That's up to $120 back annually.

  • $50

    Zone 5 Priority Boarding

    Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.

  • $20

    Delta In-Flight Purchase Savings

    Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.

Dollar values shown are estimates used to calculate the card’s first-year value, not the actual value of each benefit.

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Assumes caps apply per year and capped spend falls back to the base rate.

106,600 pts ≈ $1,173

Your first year in annual value