(EXPIRED) New Delta consumer [and business] card offers out this week

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Update 2/6/23: Offers have been elevated on both the consumer and business versions of these cards. Our original post only included the consumer cards, but we have updated below to include business cards also.

This week, new offers have launched on several of the Delta SkyMiles credit cards. These offers could be a great way to build up your balance for one of the great Delta business class deals that still exist, and they may be more valuable to some given the new accompanying discount on award flights, though these offers won’t appeal to those chasing elite status.

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The Offers & Key Card Details

Consumer Cards

Card Offer and Details
80K miles ⓘ Affiliate
80K miles after $3K spend in first 6 months. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees)
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150
FM Mini Review: Priority boarding, and free checked bag 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 restaurants worldwide ✦ 2x US supermarkets
Base: 1X (1.1%)
Dine: 2X (2.2%)
Grocery: 2X (2.2%)
Brand: 2X (2.2%)
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 $100 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)
Card Offer and Details
90K miles ⓘ Affiliate
90K miles after $4K spend in 6 months. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees)
$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 ✦ 2X restaurants ✦ 2X US Supermarkets
Base: 1X (1.1%)
Travel: 3X (3.3%)
Dine: 2X (2.2%)
Grocery: 2X (2.2%)
Brand: 3X (3.3%)
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, Caribbean, or Central American economy companion certificate (subject to taxes & fees) each year upon card renewal ✦ Earn up to $150 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 for purchases with select rideshare service providers [enrollment required] ✦ Up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants [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 (ticket must be purchases on or after 2/1/24 to receive this benefit) ✦ Cell phone protection ✦ Terms and Limitations Apply. (Rates & Fees)
Card Offer and Details
100K Miles ⓘ Affiliate
Earn 100K miles after $6K spend in first 6 months. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees)
$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
Base: 1X (1.1%)
Brand: 3X (3.3%)
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) ✦ Annual $2,500 MQD Headstart ✦ Domestic, Caribbean, or Central American economy or first class companion certificate (subject to taxes & fees) after card renewal ✦ SkyClub access (starting 2/1/25, 15 visits per year (after 15 visits have been used, additional visits can be purchased for $50 each) or to earn an unlimited number of visits each year starting on 2/1/25, spend $75K or more on eligible purchases between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter. ✦ 4 Delta SkyClub one-time guest passes ✦ Centurion Lounge access when flying Delta ✦ 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 $20 per month in statement credits on eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants [enrollment required] ✦ Up to $10 per month in statement credits for purchases with select rideshare service providers [enrollment required] ✦ Complimentary upgrades ✦ One statement credit every 4 years for the $100 Global Entry application fee or one statement credit every 4.5 years for the $85 TSA Precheck application fee ✦ Priority boarding ✦ First checked bag free on Delta flights. ✦ Hertz President's Circle Status ✦ Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees)

Business Cards

Card Offer and Details
90k miles ⓘ Affiliate
Limited Time Offer: 90K after $6K spend in first 6 months. Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees)
(Offer Expires 10/23/2024)
$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
Base: 1X (1.1%)
Dine: 2X (2.2%)
Brand: 2X (2.2%)
Other: 2X (2.2%)
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)
Card Offer and Details
100K miles ⓘ Affiliate
Limited Time Offer: 100K after $8K spend in first 6 months. Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees)
(Offer Expires 10/23/2024)
$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)
Base: 1X (1.1%)
Travel: 3X (3.3%)
Brand: 3X (3.3%)
Other: 1.5X (1.65%)
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, 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 (ticket must be purchases on or after 2/1/24 to receive this benefit) ✦ Terms and Limitations Apply. (Rates & Fees)
Card Offer and Details
110K miles ⓘ Affiliate
Limited Time Offer: 110k after $12K spend in first 6 months. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees)
(Offer Expires 10/23/2024)
$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
Base: 1X (1.1%)
Office: 1.5X (1.65%)
Brand: 3X (3.3%)
Other: 1.5X (1.65%)
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, Caribbean, or Central American economy or first class companion certificate (subject to taxes & fees) after card renewal ✦ SkyClub access (starting 2/1/25, 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 ✦ $100 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)

Quick Thoughts

The Delta SkyMiles cards offer considerable value against the spending requirement even if you just use the miles towards flights at a value of around (or slightly above) 1 cent per mile. While you may be able to get even more miles by opening the right Membership Rewards card (since those points can transfer 1:1 to Delta), a Membership Rewards transfer to Delta may not be appealing because Amex charges an excise tax on transfers to US-based programs like Delta . Therefore, if your ultimate desire is Delta SkyMiles, these cards could be the best way to get them.

These new offers are certainly strong, particularly for those who intend to leverage some of the Best uses of Delta miles for strong value. On the other hand, if you’re chasing Delta elite status, you may want to hold off. This time around, the Platinum and Reserve card offers do not include bonus MQMs (the Gold card never does). If you’re after elite status, you may want to hold out for a different offer.

Still, given the new award discount for cardholders and elevated bonuses, these new offers certainly could be appealing.

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Max Gross

That 15% discount off awards is just fantastic! On my up coming one way from Europe to ATL they offered me a business class redemption with the discount at only 345,500 miles. With a meager stash of only 300,000 Skymiles, I won’t be flying with them anytime soon.. On the other hand, United wanted 93,600 on their 787-10 so I’ll have to put up with their sub-par catering and instead try to sleep a lot in their decent Polaris seat. That’s why, although Atlanta based, I have 2,000,000 miles with AA and UA which I redeem regularly.

Justmeha

What is the all time best offers on these cards?

Raylan

The personal reserve has a 125k + 10k MQM offer that frequently pops up in referrals.

Lee

Nick, there are also elevated offers on the business versions as well. 75-95-100. These levels also appear when referring. So, for those in two-player mode, add in another (say) 30k MR points per card. If both players snagged all three consumer cards, each would earn 360k combined Delta/MR points. Next year, when the offer comes up (and it will come up), do it on the business side. In total, a couple could garner 1.44 million combined Delta/MR points.

My wife and I have a short-hop route that we fly on Delta about 8 times a year. First class. Between the consumer and business offers, the points will cover two and a half years of these flights. Also, I have a circle of family and friends whom I coach and manage a “referral club.” They’ll be benefiting from this as well. From all of us, thanks for the tip.

Yes, Delta points are on the low end of the value scale. And, yes, based on my observations, Delta had a devaluation on my route at the same time it added the 15 percent discount benefit. But, in the end, my wife and I are still getting the 2.5 years of flights. Again, thanks for the tip.

Fenspinbi

These “elevated” offers…aren’t. There was a publicly available (but unadvertised) offer I got on the Delta Platinum in mid-December for 90,000 miles + 10k MQMs. The normal offer then was 50,000 miles + 5k MQMs, but all one had to do was search with a “fresh” browser and you’d find that higher offer; incognito mode was unnecessary. I found it pretty consistently that day and a few days after I snagged it, with a sense of wonder and astonishment thinking it was too good to be true. Oh, and it only required $3k spend in 6 months. Not the greatest offer ever sold, but pretty high up IMO.

Frank

I cannot imagine how much 70k points is worth. Maybe an economy ticket in the US. For Busuness Class travel around the world like used to? Multiply by 10.