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Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card
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Annual fee$150
Foreign txn fee0%
RewardsDelta SkyMiles
Credits (realistic / face)$240 / $420
Earning by category
Everything else 1.2% 1x SkyMiles
Dining & restaurants 2.4% 2x SkyMiles
Food delivery apps 2.4% 2x SkyMiles
Groceries (supermarkets) 2.4% 2x SkyMiles
Online grocery / delivery 2.4% 2x SkyMiles
Whole Foods Market 2.4% 2x SkyMiles
Protections
rental carsecondary
cell phone—
purchase protection90 days, up to $1,000 per occurrence
extended warranty+1 year
trip cancellation—
trip delay—
baggage delay—
return protection—
Benefits
No foreign transaction fees✓ No foreign transaction fees
Priority boarding✓ Zone 5 priority boarding
In-flight purchase discount✓ 20% back on inflight purchases
Other✓ TakeOff 15: 15% off Delta award flights
Free checked bag✓ First checked bag free worldwide; second bag free on U.S. domestic flights (new 2026)