# Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card

> Earn up to 3x on flights. $800+ in statement credits per year. $650 annual fee.

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## At a glance

- Issuer: American Express
- Network: Amex
- Annual fee: $650
- Rewards program: Delta SkyMiles (https://cardstack.money/programs/delta-skymiles.md)
- Total statement credits value: $800 per year
- Net value after annual fee: +$150 per year (credits value minus fee)
- Welcome offer: Earn up to 125,000 bonus miles: 100,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 in the first 6 months of Card Membership, plus an additional 25,000 bonus miles after spending an additional $3,000 in the first 6 months. Offer for applications approved by July 15, 2026.

## Earning rates

| Rate | Category | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3x | Delta flights |  |
| 1x | All other purchases | Base earn rate |

## Statement credits

### Delta Stays Credit - $200/yr ($200 annual)

Up to $200 per year in statement credits for prepaid hotel or vacation rental bookings through Delta Stays on delta.com.

- Resets: Calendar year
- Where to redeem: Book hotels through delta.com/stays
- Details: https://cardstack.money/benefits/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card-delta-stays-credit.md

### Resy Credit - $240/yr ($20 monthly)

Up to $240 per year ($20 per month) in statement credits for eligible Resy dining purchases at U.S. restaurants. Enrollment required.

- Resets: 1st of each month
- Enrollment required: yes
- Where to redeem: Book dining through Resy at U.S. restaurants
- Details: https://cardstack.money/benefits/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card-resy-credit.md

### Uber One Credit - $120/yr ($10 monthly)

Earn a statement credit for up to $9.99 each month for up to 12 consecutive months after using the card to pay for an auto-renewing Uber One monthly membership by June 25, 2026. U.S. Uber One membership and eligible Delta SkyMiles Amex terms apply.

- Resets: Monthly; sign up by June 25, 2026
- Where to redeem: Uber One monthly membership - up to $9.99/month for up to 12 consecutive months
- Details: https://cardstack.money/benefits/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card-uber-one-credit.md

### Ride-Sharing Credit - $120/yr ($10 monthly)

Up to $10 per month in statement credits for U.S. ride-sharing purchases with select providers. Enrollment required.

- Resets: 1st of each month
- Enrollment required: yes
- Where to redeem: U.S. ride-sharing with select providers
- Details: https://cardstack.money/benefits/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card-ride-sharing-credit.md

### Global Entry / TSA PreCheck Credit - $120/yr ($120 every 4 years)

Receive either a $120 statement credit for a Global Entry application fee, or up to $85 for a TSA PreCheck® application fee (through a TSA official enrollment provider), every 4 years when charged to the card. Global Entry approval includes TSA PreCheck access at no additional cost.

- Resets: Every 4 years
- Where to redeem: $120 Global Entry application fee, OR up to $85 TSA PreCheck (via official enrollment provider)
- Details: https://cardstack.money/benefits/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card-global-entry-tsa-precheck-credit.md

## Featured benefits

- **Delta Sky Club Access** (Airport lounge access): 15 Delta Sky Club visits per Medallion Year on same-day Delta-marketed or -operated flights; unlimited visits after $75,000 calendar-year card spend. Four one-time guest passes per Medallion Year (up to two per visit); additional guests $50 each on eligible flights.
- **Centurion Lounge Access** (Airport lounge access): Complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounge when you book your Delta flight with your Reserve Card; terms and guest policies apply.
- **Annual Companion Certificate** (Annual companion certificate): Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main round-trip Companion Certificate after card renewal for domestic, Mexico, Caribbean, or Central America itineraries; government-imposed taxes and fees of $22–$250 for up to four segments; may be redeemed toward eligible flight portion of Delta Vacations packages; Delta Basic not eligible.
- **Hertz President's Circle Status** (Hertz President's Circle status): Complimentary Hertz President's Circle status after enrolling in Hertz Gold Plus Rewards and linking your SkyMiles account at delta.com/hertz. Includes one-class upgrades when available and priority service.

## Other benefits

- **MQD Headstart**: Receive $2,500 Medallion® Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year toward Status.
- **MQD Boost**: Earn $1 MQD per $10 in card purchases per calendar year toward Medallion Status next year.
- **Upgrade Priority**: Receive upgrade priority over others within your Medallion tier, product/fare experience purchased, and Million Miler milestone when flying Delta.
- **Complimentary Upgrade List**: Eligible Card Members are added to the Complimentary Upgrade list after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members on eligible tickets.
- **Take 15% Off Award Travel**: 15% discount when booking Delta Award Travel with miles on delta.com or the Fly Delta app; not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- **First and Second Checked Bag Free**: First checked bag free on Delta flights worldwide for you and up to 8 companions on the same reservation; complimentary second checked bag on domestic Delta-operated flights for the primary cardmember only.
- **Zone 5 Priority Boarding**: Board early on Delta-operated flights with Zone 5 Priority Boarding.
- **Pay with Miles**: Take up to $50 off the cost of a flight for every 5,000 miles redeemed when booking on delta.com.
- **Global Dining Access by Resy**: Unlock access to exclusive reservations and special dining experiences with Global Dining Access by Resy when the card is added to your Resy profile.
- **20% Back on In-Flight Purchases**: 20% statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight food and beverage purchases when paid with the card.
- **Trip Delay Insurance**: Reimburses certain expenses when a covered round-trip is delayed more than 6 hours; up to $500 per trip, maximum 2 claims per Eligible Card per 12 consecutive months.
- **Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance**: Up to $10,000 per trip and up to $20,000 per Eligible Card per 12 consecutive months for prepaid, non-refundable expenses when a covered trip is canceled or interrupted.
- **Baggage Insurance Plan**: Coverage for lost, damaged, or stolen baggage when the entire fare is paid with the card; up to $1,250 for carry-on and $500 for checked baggage in excess of common-carrier coverage; New York residents: $10,000 aggregate maximum per Covered Trip.
- **Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance (secondary)**: Decline the rental company's collision damage waiver and pay with the card to be covered for theft or damage to a Rental Vehicle in a Covered Territory; not available in Australia, Italy, or New Zealand.
- **Premium Global Assist® Hotline**: 24/7 medical, legal, financial, and emergency coordination services 100+ miles from home.
- **Extended Warranty Protection**: Adds up to one extra year to the manufacturer's U.S. warranty on eligible warranties of 5 years or less.
- **Purchase Protection**: Up to $10,000 per Covered Purchase for 90 days against theft, accidental damage, or loss; up to $50,000 per Card Member account per calendar year.
- **Return Protection**: May refund the purchase price (excluding shipping/handling) up to $300 per item, up to $1,000 per calendar year, on eligible purchases the seller won't take back within 90 days.
- **Cell Phone Protection**: Reimburses repair or replacement of a damaged or stolen cell phone, up to $800 per claim, max 2 approved claims per 12-month period; $50 deductible per claim.
- **No Foreign Transaction Fees**: No foreign transaction fee on purchases processed outside the U.S.; issuer and network rules still apply.


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