Today, Amex came out with new, limited-time welcome offers that allow you to earn between 90,000-110,000 SkyMiles after being approved for a new Delta SkyMiles business credit card. All three of these offers are on the higher end of what we’ve historically seen (but then again, so are Delta award prices). The minimum spend required is elevated as well, as much as $12,000 for the Delta Reserve card. These offers will all expire 4/2/25.
The Offers & Key Card Details
Click on the card names below for more information about each card and to find a link to apply.
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Limited Time Offer - 90K miles ⓘ Affiliate 90K after $6K spend in first 6 months. Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees) (Offer Expires 4/2/2025)$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 FM Mini Review: Priority boarding and first checked bag free make this a reasonably good option for Delta flyers who do not have elite status. However, those who can make use of an annual companion certificate would do better with the Delta Platinum card. Earning rate: 2X Delta ✦ 2X U.S. purchases for advertising in select media and U.S. shipping purchases (capped at $50k per year) ✦ 2x restaurants worldwide and US takeout & delivery Card Info: Amex Credit Card issued by Amex. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees. Big spend bonus: $200 Delta flight credit after $10K in purchases in a calendar year Noteworthy perks: 15% off when using miles to book an award flight (Delta metal only) ✦ Get up to $150 back per year as a statement credit for prepaid hotels or vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays on delta.com/stays ✦ Priority boarding, and first checked bag free on Delta flights. Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees) |
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Limited Time Offer - 100K miles ⓘ Affiliate 100K after $8K spend in first 6 months. Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees) (Offer Expires 4/2/2025)$350 Annual Fee FM Mini Review: Good choice for frequent Delta flyers who can make use of annual companion certificate Earning rate: 3X Delta ✦ 3X purchases made directly with hotels ✦ 1.5X on transit, eligible U.S. shipping, and purchases of $5K or more (up to $100K per year) Card Info: Amex Credit Card issued by Amex. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees. Big spend bonus: Earn 1 Medallion Qualifying Dollar (MQD) per $20 spent Noteworthy perks: 15% off when using miles to book an award flight (Delta metal only) ✦ Annual $2,500 MQD Headstart ✦ Domestic, roundtrip Caribbean, or Central American economy companion certificate (subject to taxes & fees) each year upon card renewal ✦ Earn up to $200 as a statement credit each year after booking prepaid hotels or vacation rentals with your Card through Delta Stays on delta.com/stays ✦ Up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants ✦ Up to $10 per month in statement credits for purchases with select rideshare service providers [enrollment required] ✦ Priority boarding ✦ First checked bag free on Delta flights ✦ Complimentary Upgrade list: get added to the complimentary upgrade list after Delta elite members and Reserve cardmembers✦ Terms and Limitations Apply. (Rates & Fees) |
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Limited Time Offer - 110K miles ⓘ Affiliate 110k after $12K spend in first 6 months. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees) (Offer Expires 4/2/2025)$650 Annual Fee FM Mini Review: Excellent choice for frequent Delta flyers who can make use of SkyClub access and companion certificate. Also a good choice for big spenders seeking Delta elite status. Earning rate: 3X Delta ✦ 1.5X on eligible transit, U.S. shipping & office supply store purchases Card Info: Amex Credit Card issued by Amex. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees. Big spend bonus: Earn 1 Medallion Qualifying Dollar (MQD) per $10 spent Noteworthy perks: 15% off when using miles to book an award flight (Delta metal only) ✦ Domestic, roundtrip Caribbean, or Central American economy or first class companion certificate (subject to taxes & fees) after card renewal ✦ SkyClub access: 15 visits per year (after 15 visits have been used, additional visits can be purchased for $50 each) or earn unlimited visits after spending $75K/calendar year on the card ✦ 4 Delta SkyClub one-time guest passes ✦ Centurion Lounge access when you book your Delta flight with your Reserve card ✦ Earn up to $250 as a statement credit each year after booking prepaid hotels or vacation rentals with your Card through Delta Stays on delta.com/stays ✦ Up to $20 per month in statement credits on eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants ✦ Up to $10 per month in statement credits for purchases with select rideshare service providers [enrollment required] ✦ Complimentary upgrades ✦ $120 Global Entry fee credit every 4 years (or 4.5 years for TSA Precheck) ✦ Priority boarding ✦ First checked bag free on Delta flights. ✦ Hertz President's Circle Status ✦ Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees) See also: Delta Reserve complete guide |
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Quick Thoughts
Delta SkyMiles aren’t the most valuable rewards currency on the market, but they are typically worth at least 1 cent each toward Delta flights, which means that these offers can be valued at ~$900-$1100+ in air travel. While any one of these offers probably won’t get you an international business class flight (unless you depart from outside the US and Canada), that’s no small potatoes for those who do fly Delta often.
That said, it’s worth noting what’s changed over the last year with these cards, especially if you’re looking to use them as a means to get Delta elite status or lounge access. Delta Reserve cards now earn 1 Medallion-Qualifying Dollar (MQD) for every $10 spent on the card, while the Platinum cards earn 1 MQD for every $20 spent on the card, severely hampering the ability to earn status through spend. There’s also significant new limitations to SkyClub access for the Delta Reserve as well; cardholders are now limited to 15 Sky Club “visit-days” per year, unless they spend $75K on the card within a calendar year.
I’m sure that there are many people who don’t care about airline elite status and for that crowd these new offers look pretty good if you want a Delta card or SkyMiles. I don’t think that I’d rather take one of these over a big transferable currency offer (like 90K on the Chase Ink Business Preferred, 200K on the Amex Business Gold card or 250K on the Amex Business Platinum card), but these offers certainly aren’t bad compared to the required spend.
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Tim, there’s a small typo of $11,000 (I wish!) in the quick thoughts section