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Estimated first year value

Based on our valuation of this card.

$2,900saved
$1,375 welcome offer$2,175 benefits$650 annual fee

The point.me verdict

4/5

The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card is the premium Delta play: a companion certificate up to Delta First Class, 15 Sky Club® visits a year, and Centurion® Lounge access when you fly Delta. Credits run high, $200 Delta Stays, $20 Resy, $10 rideshare. Earns just 3x on Delta. Best for premium Delta loyalists. $650 fee. Show rates & fees.

What we love

  • Companion certificate valid up to Delta First Class on domestic and nearby international trips
  • Delta Sky Club® access (15 visits) plus Centurion® Lounge access when flying Delta
  • High-value credits, $200 Delta Stays, $20 Resy, $10 rideshare
  • Eligible for complimentary upgrades after other elites

What we don't

  • Underwhelming earn, just 3x on Delta and 1x on other eligible purchases
  • Steep annual fee of $650, only pays off for premium Delta loyalists
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

  • 3xDelta purchases
  • 1xAll other eligible purchases

Card Benefits

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  • $695

    Delta Sky Club® Access

    Card Members receive 15 visits per Medallion® Year to the Delta Sky Club® when flying Delta, with the ability to unlock unlimited visits after spending $75,000 in purchases on the Card in a calendar year. Card Members can also enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounge and Escape Lounges when booking their Delta flight with the Card.

  • $430

    Free Checked Bags

    Check your first bag for free on Delta flights worldwide and get a second bag free when flying domestically.

  • $310

    Companion Certificate

    Enjoy a Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year after renewal of your Card. Requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250.

  • $250

    MQD Headstart & MQD Boost

    Receive $2,500 Medallion® Qualification Dollars with MQD Headstart each Medallion Qualification Year. Also earn $1 MQD for each $10 in purchases on the Card with MQD Boost.

  • $240

    Resy Credit (enrollment required)

    Get up to $20 in statement credits each month at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay with your enrolled Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card for eligible purchases. Up to $240 annually.

  • $130

    15% Award Travel Discount on Delta

    Card Members 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

    Rideshare Credit (enrollment required)

    Earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month after using your Card for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. Up to $120 annually. Enrollment required.

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    Global Dining Access by Resy

    Provides special access to sought-after U.S. Resy restaurants, including exclusive reservations, premium dining experiences, Priority Notify, and more via Resy.com or the Resy app.

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    Upgrade Priority

    Receive upgrade priority over others with the same Medallion tier, product and fare experience purchased, and Million Miler milestone when flying with Delta.

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    No Foreign Transaction Fees

    No additional fees on purchases made abroad, allowing international travel without extra charges.

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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136,400 pts ≈ $1,500

Your first year in annual value