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Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card

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Bonus Offer: Earn 50,000 bonus miles and 10,000 Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs) after you make $5,000 in eligible purchases on your Card in the first 6 months. Terms Apply. (Rates and Fees)


Bonus Offer: Earn 50,000 bonus miles and 10,000 Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs) after you make $5,000 in eligible purchases on your Card in the first 6 months. Terms Apply. (Rates and Fees)

★ This card earns bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

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Best for:

Frequent Delta flyers that want an MQM bump for the next status level and/or SkyClub access

Card Features and Benefits:

    Note: The Limited Edition Boeing 747 Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card design was available while supplies lasted through August 3, 2022 and is no longer offered at this time.

    Review:

    The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card gets an annual domestic companion certificate in any class, including First and Business, plus your first checked bag free and priority boarding on Delta.

    Moreover, it includes Delta SkyCub membership with an annual fee ($550) that is only $5 more than buying a Delta SkyClub membership on your own!

    Earn Bonus MQMs each year with the Delta Reserve

    Earn up to 60,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) With Status Boost® per year. You can earn 15,000 MQMs after you spend $30,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, up to four times per year getting you closer to Medallion® Status. Terms Apply.

    Unlike the Platinum version of this card, these MQMs can be transferred to anyone you designate. Spending $25,000 in a year on this card will waive the MQDs requirement for Medallion qualification up to Platinum status. Terms apply.

    15% Off Award Flights

    With this card, you'll get 15% off when using your miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Delta app. (Discount is not applicable to partner-operated flights or on taxes and fees.)

    SkyClub Access and American Express Centurion Lounge with the Delta Reserve

    The Delta Reserve credit card also comes with complimentary SkyClub and American Express Centurion Lounge access. SkyClub access alone costs more than the annual fee on this card, so you can do the math if you currently pay for SkyClub access.

    The access is good only for the cardmember, but you'll also receive two one-time Delta SkyClub Guest Passes per year to take in a friend or loved one.

    * Centurion Lounge access is only valid when traveling on Delta and the ticket is paid for with your Reserve card. SkyClub access is valid when flying Delta. Terms apply.

    Delta Reserve Bonus Categories

    • Earn 3X miles on Delta purchases

    Additional Delta Reserve Benefits

    • Complimentary Delta Upgrades: For those without Delta Medallion Elite status, you will still be eligible for complimentary domestic upgrades after all elite members have cleared.
    • Additionally, Reserve cardholders with status get upgrade list priority over members at the same Medallion tier without the Reserve card
    • Annual domestic companion certificate in any class, including First and Business 
    • $100 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry or an $85 statement credit for TSA Pre✓® every 4.5 years.
    • Terms apply.

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    Rates and Fees for the Delta Reserve Credit Card from American Express

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card

Offer: Earn 50,000 bonus miles and 10,000 Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs) after you make $5,000 in eligible purchases on your Card in the first 6 months. Terms Apply. (Rates and Fees)

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