Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card

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Program ID: delta-skymiles-reserve

Issuer: American Express

Card Name: Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card

Card Type: Credit

Network: American Express

Card Tier: Reserve

Approved: Pending

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Rewards Program (Detailed) 2 Categories
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Category Rate Type Description Annual Cap Status
Delta Purchases 3x Miles On Delta purchases No Cap
General Purchases 1x Miles On all other eligible purchases No Cap
Rewards Summary
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Reward Type: Delta SkyMiles

Base Rate: 1x

Bonus Rate: 3x

Categories: 3x Delta Purchases

Quarterly Rotating: No

Cap Amount: $0.00

Expiration Policy: Points do not expire.

Point Value: 0.01¢

Travel Portal Multiplier: 1x

Transfer Partners: N/A - Delta SkyMiles are a direct earn currency and not transferable to other programs.

Redemption Penalties: None for standard redemption; award ticket changes/cancellations may incur fees depending on fare rules.

Benefits & Protections (Detailed) 19 Total
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Fees & Charges 1
No Foreign Transaction Fees
0% foreign transaction fees

No foreign transaction fees when you use your Card on international purchases.

Purchase Protection 2
Purchase Protection
Up to $10,000 per occurrence, $50,000 per year

Covers eligible purchases against accidental damage or theft for up to 90 days from the date of purchase. Coverage is limited to $10,000 per occurrence, up to $50,000 per eligible Card Member per calendar year.

Extended Warranty
Up to one additional year, $10,000 per item, $50,000 per year

Extends the original manufacturer's warranty by up to one additional year on eligible purchases with a warranty of five years or less. Coverage is limited to the actual amount charged to your Card for the item, up to a maximum of $10,000 per item, and $50,000 per eligible Card Member per calendar year.

Rewards 2
Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases
3X Miles

Earn 3X Miles on purchases made directly with Delta.

Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases
1X Mile

Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases.

Services 1
Global Assist Hotline
Emergency assistance services

For coordination and assistance services when you're traveling more than 100 miles from home. Services include medical, legal, financial, and other emergency assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers.

Travel 9
Complimentary Delta Sky Club Access
Complimentary access, $50 guest fee

Enjoy complimentary access to the Delta Sky Club when flying Delta. You may bring up to two guests or immediate family members at a reduced rate of $50 per person per visit.

Complimentary Centurion Lounge Access
Complimentary access, $50 guest fee

Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion Lounge when you book a Delta flight with your Reserve Card. You may bring up to two guests for a fee of $50 per person per visit.

First Checked Bag Free
First checked bag free for up to 9 people

Receive your first checked bag free on Delta flights for you and up to eight companions on the same reservation.

Priority Boarding (Main Cabin 1)
Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding

Enjoy Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on Delta flights.

Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD) Headstart
$2,500 MQDs annually

Receive $2,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) each Medallion Qualification Year.

Earn Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) on purchases
$1 MQD for every $10 spent

Earn $1 Medallion Qualification Dollar (MQD) for every $10 spent on eligible purchases with your Card.

Annual Companion Certificate
One Domestic First Class, Delta Comfort+® or Main Cabin round-trip Companion Certificate annually

Receive a Domestic First Class, Delta Comfort+® or Main Cabin round-trip Companion Certificate each year upon renewal of your Card. Payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments) and the applicable fare difference are required. Baggage charges and other restrictions apply.

Upgrade Priority
Enhanced upgrade priority

Card Members with Reserve Cards are added to the upgrade list after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members of the same status tier.

Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Fee Credit
Up to $100 every 4 years (Global Entry) or $85 every 4.5 years (TSA PreCheck)

Receive a statement credit for the application fee for Global Entry ($100 every 4 years) or TSA PreCheck ($85 every 4.5 years).

Travel Insurance 4
Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance
Secondary coverage

Secondary coverage for theft or damage to a rental vehicle when you use your eligible Card to reserve and pay for the entire rental and decline the collision damage waiver (CDW) at the rental car counter.

Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance
Up to $10,000 per trip, $20,000 per 12-month period

If a covered reason cancels or interrupts your trip, you can be reimbursed for non-refundable travel expenses, up to $10,000 per trip and $20,000 per eligible Card per 12-month period.

Trip Delay Insurance
Up to $500 per trip

If a covered delay of more than 6 hours interrupts your trip, you can be reimbursed for reasonable additional expenses, up to $500 per trip, with a maximum of 2 claims per eligible Card per 12-month period.

Baggage Insurance Plan
Up to $1,250 for carry-on, $500 for checked, $50,000 combined maximum

Coverage for lost, damaged, or stolen baggage when you purchase the entire fare for a Common Carrier ticket with your eligible Card. Up to $1,250 for carry-on baggage and up to $500 for checked baggage, with a combined maximum of $50,000 per eligible Card Member per coverage year.

Benefits Summary (Flags)
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Extended Warranty

Purchase Protection

Cell Phone Protection

Travel Insurance

Primary Rental Protection

Airport Lounge Access

Trip Delay Coverage

Lost Luggage Coverage

Price Protection

Concierge Service

No Foreign Fees

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Global Entry Credit: $100

TSA PreCheck Credit: $85

Sign-Up Bonus
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90,000

Points/Miles

Requirement: Spend $6,000 in 180 days

Timing: Typically within 8-12 weeks after requirement is met, but often within 48-72 hours of statement closing after meeting the spend.

Fee Structure
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Annual Fee: $650.00
Year 1 Waived: No
Effective Annual Fee: $290.00
Authorized User Fee: $0.00
Penalty APR: 0.30%
Min Interest Charge: $2.00
Additional Fees
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Late Fee: $40.00
Returned Payment: $40.00
Balance Transfer: N/A
Cash Advance: Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
Foreign Transaction: 0.00%
Interest Rates & APR
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Standard APR

Purchase APR: 21.24% - 29.24%

Balance Transfer APR: 0%

Cash Advance APR: 29.99%

Intro APR Offers

Intro Purchase APR: 0% for 0 months

Intro BT APR: 0% for 0 months

Promo Financing: Plan It

Promo Duration: 12 months

Approval Criteria & Requirements
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Credit Score Requirements
740 - 850
Excellent
Supported
Application Process
Available
Available
Experian, TransUnion, Equifax
Issuer Rules & Policies
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Rules: Eligibility: Applicants must be 18+ years old and possess a valid SSN or ITIN. Welcome Bonus Rule: One welcome bonus per specific card product per lifetime (Amex's 'once per lifetime' rule). Application Rule: Max 2 credit card applications per 90 days. Applicants may also encounter a 'pop-up' warning if Amex's internal algorithms deem them ineligible for the welcome bonus based on past card history or application patterns.

Max Cards Per Issuer: 5

Min Spend Interval: 6 months

Shutdown Risk Triggers: Manufactured spending (MS), high cumulative credit limit across Amex cards, rapid spending on new cards without timely repayment, abuse of return policies or credit cycling, pattern of opening and closing cards solely for welcome bonuses (churning behavior), suspicious or fraudulent activity inconsistent with normal spending patterns, breaching Amex's terms of service.

Cliff Effect Rules: The primary 'cliff effect' is Amex's 'once per lifetime' rule, which restricts receiving a welcome bonus for the Delta SkyMiles Reserve card if you have ever had this specific product before. While not a strict 'family rule' like some other issuers, Amex's internal algorithms may consider past relationships with other Delta co-branded cards when assessing eligibility for future bonuses.

International Friendly: Yes

User Analytics & Insights
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User Ratings

Average Rating: 3.8 / 5.0

Top Positive:
Excellent for frequent Delta flyers, offering valuable benefits like Delta Sky Club access, a significant companion certificate, and MQD waiver towards Medallion status. Strong earning on Delta purchases.

Top Negative:
High annual fee makes it unsuitable for infrequent Delta travelers. The value is heavily dependent on maximizing specific travel benefits, and redemption options are primarily limited to Delta.

Approval Experience: 85.0 / 100

Recommended Alternatives
  • The Platinum Card from American Express
  • Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
  • Chase Sapphire Reserve

Card Value Score: 90.0 / 100

Est. Annual Rewards: $1,200.00

Approval Probability: 85.0%

Version Control
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Version ID: v1.0