Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card
No annual fee · 1x on everything else · no foreign transaction fees
Earn rates
| Category | Rate | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Dining | 2x | uncapped |
| Everything else | 1x | uncapped |
| Flights at Delta only — anywhere else in this category the card earns its base rate, so it is excluded from every ranking on this site |
2x | uncapped |
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Signup bonus: 10,000 points after $1,000 in 6 months. We never count unearned bonuses in savings math — a bonus you don't clear is worth zero. Bonus figure confirmed on the issuer's page 2026-09-11.
Non-cash perks
- 20% back as a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases of food and beverages (uncapped, variable rebate, not a fixed credit)
- Pay with Miles: up to $50 off per 5,000 miles redeemed toward flights booked on delta.com
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
- Amex Presale/Reserved Ticket access to select events
- Send & Split via the Amex App (Venmo/PayPal)
- Secondary Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance
- Global Assist Hotline (24/7 emergency assistance when traveling 100+ miles from home)
- Purchase Protection (up to 90 days)
Does the fee earn out?
No annual fee, so every point earned is pure upside. The question is only whether its rates beat the other cards already in your wallet — which depends on your spending, not the card.
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Verified 2026-08-21 against issuer terms · sources: www.americanexpress.com · www.dailydrop.com. Spot an error? Tell us.