American Express recently overhauled its line of Delta co-branded cards, increasing annual fees but sweetening the deal by adding statement credits. One of those credits is a Delta Stays credit ranging from up to $100 to $250 annually, depending on your Delta card.
Delta cardholders can use the Delta Stays credit for prepaid hotel or vacation rentals booked on Delta Stays. Let’s look at Delta Stays and how to use your statement credit to save on bookings.
What Is Delta Stays?
Delta Stays is a hotel and vacation rental booking platform powered by Expedia and branded for Delta. You can use the Delta Stays website to book your stay.
Hot Tip:
Don’t confuse Delta Stays with Delta Vacations. Delta Vacations offers vacation packages with combinations of flight, hotel, and rental car or transfers. While you can book hotels with Delta Vacations, your Delta Stays credits won’t work on Delta Vacations.
Delta Cards With Delta Stays Statement Credits
All of the refreshed Delta cards offer Delta Stays statement credits, with the business versions having up to $50 more in credit than the personal versions:
Delta Reserve Card and Delta Reserve Business Card
The Delta Reserve card and Delta Reserve Business card are the highest tier of Delta co-branded cards and offer a high level of value for Delta frequent flyers with statement credits, companion certificates, lounge access, Delta SkyMiles Medallion elite status boost, and more. However, exceptional value comes with exceptional cost.
The Delta Reserve card has a $650 annual fee (rates & fees) and up to $200 annual Delta Stays credit.
You’ll get the highest Delta Stays credit with the Delta Reserve Business card at up to $250 annually. This card has a $650 annual fee (rates & fees).
Both cards offer up to $240 annually in Resy credits and up to $120 annually in ride-share credits.
![Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Delta-Reserve-SkyMiles-1.png)
Delta loyalists will love the fast track to Delta elite status, lounge access, baggage benefits, and upgrade priority with the Delta Reserve card.
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$1,200
20.99%-29.99% Variable
Pros
- 3x SkyMiles per $1 on Delta purchases
- 1x SkyMile per $1 on all other eligible purchases
- Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- Complimentary Delta Sky Club and Amex Centurion Lounge access when flying Delta. Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter.
- New! Receive $2,500 Medallion® Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and get closer to Status with MQD Headstart.
- New! Earn $1 Medallion® Qualification Dollar for each $10 of purchases made on your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card in a calendar year
- Enhanced! Receive a Companion Certificate on First Class, Delta Comfort+®, or Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights to select destinations each year after renewal of your Card. See terms and conditions for details.
- New! $240 Resy Credit: With the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Resy Credit, earn up to $20 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card.
- New! $120 Rideshare Credit: You can earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers after you pay with your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card. Enrollment Required.
- New! Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members. Ticket must be purchased on or after February 1, 2024 to be eligible to receive a complimentary upgrade.
- Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®: Receive $100 back for Global Entry or $85 back for TSA PreCheck®
- New! $200 Delta Stays Statement Credit: Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Members can earn up to $200 back in the form of a statement credit annually on eligible prepaid Delta Stays bookings on delta.com.
- New! Transform your car rental experience with Hertz President’s Circle Status, compliments of your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card. Enrollment in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program is required.
- Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.
- Access to Complimentary Upgrades and Upgrade Priority
- Free checked bag
- 20% back on inflight purchases
Cons
- $650 annual fee (rates and fees)
- No bonus categories other than Delta purchases
- Earn 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
- Enjoy complimentary access to the Delta Sky Club® when traveling on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. You will receive four Delta Sky Club One-Time Guest Passes each year. After that, you may bring up to two guests at a per-visit rate of $50 per person, per location. Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter.
- Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounge when you book a Delta flight with your Reserve Card.
- NEW! Receive $2,500 Medallion® Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and get closer to Status with MQD Headstart.
- NEW! Earn $1 Medallion® Qualification Dollar for each $10 of purchases made on your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card in a calendar year and get a boost toward achieving elevated Medallion Status for next Medallion Year.
- ENHANCED! Receive a Companion Certificate on First Class, Delta Comfort+®, or Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights to select destinations each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Ticket requires payment of the government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
- NEW! $240 Resy Credit: With the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Resy Credit, earn up to $20 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card.
- NEW! $120 Rideshare Credit: You can earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers after you pay with your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card. Enrollment Required.
- Eligible Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- With your Card receive upgrade priority over other Medallion Members within the same Medallion level and fare class.
- NEW! Not a Medallion Member? Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members. Ticket must be purchased on or after February 1, 2024 to be eligible to receive a complimentary upgrade.
- Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®: Receive $100 back for Global Entry or $85 back for TSA PreCheck® after you apply through any Official Enrollment Provider. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
- Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases.
- Earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
- NEW! $200 Delta Stays Statement Credit: Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Members can earn up to $200 back in the form of a statement credit annually on eligible prepaid Delta Stays bookings on delta.com.
- NEW! Transform your car rental experience with Hertz President’s Circle Status, compliments of your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card. Enrollment in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program is required. To receive the benefit, you must add your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Account number to your SkyMiles Account associated with your Eligible Card, register at delta.com/mypromos/eligible, and “Enroll in Promotion” at delta.com/hertz.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.
- Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights.
- $650 Annual Fee.
- Terms Apply.
Financial Snapshot
- APR: 20.99%-29.99% Variable
- Foreign Transaction Fees: None
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Delta SkyMiles Airline Loyalty Program
![Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Delta-Reserve-SkyMiles-Business-1.png)
Receive priority boarding, complimentary access to Delta Sky Club and Centurion Lounges, concierge support, and an annual companion certificate.
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$1,320
20.99% – 29.99% Variable
Pros
- 3x miles per dollar on Delta purchases
- 1.5x miles per dollar on eligible transit, U.S. shipping and office supply stores, plus all eligible purchases after you spend $150,000 in a year
- Save 15% On Award Travel With TakeOff 15. Not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- Complimentary Delta Sky Club® access and bring up to two guests or immediate family at a rate of $50 per person per visit. Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter.
- Complimentary Amex Centurion Lounge access when flying Delta
- MQD Headstart and MQD Boost: Receive $2,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $10 on purchases with your card
- Receive a Companion Certificate on First Class, Delta Comfort+®, or Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights each year after renewal of your Card. See terms and conditions for details.
- Access to complimentary flight upgrades and priority boarding (Main Cabin 1)
- $240 Resy Credit: Earn up to $20 per month [in statement credits] on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled card.
- Earn up to $10 back each month after using your enrolled card for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers.
- Up to $250 annual statement credit after using your card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.
Cons
- High annual fee
- Does not earn many miles for purchases outside of Delta spend
- Rewards are not transferable
- Limited Time Offer: Earn 110,000 Bonus Miles after spending $12,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 3/27/24.
- Enter Delta Sky Club® at no cost and bring up to two guests or immediate family at a rate of $50 per person per visit. Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter.
- Earn 1.5X miles on eligible transit, U.S. shipping, and U.S. office supply store purchases, plus all eligible purchases after you spend $150,000 in purchases on your Card in a year. If your purchase qualifies for a category that has a higher mileage accelerator, only the higher accelerator will apply.
- Enjoy 3x miles per dollar on Delta purchases.
- Get closer to elevated Status next Medallion® Year with MQD Headstart and MQD Boost: receive $2,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $10 on purchases with your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card.
- Receive a Companion Certificate on First Class, Delta Comfort+®, or Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Ticket requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
- With the $240 Resy Credit, earn up to $20 per month [in statement credits] on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card.
- Earn up to $10 back each month after using your enrolled Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers.
- Save 15% On Award Travel With TakeOff 15. Card Members now enjoy savings on Delta flights. Not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- Not a Medallion Member? Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members.
- As a benefit of Card Membership, you can check your first bag free on Delta flights, saving up to $60 on a round-trip Delta flight per person. For a family of four that’s a potential savings of up to $240 per round-trip flight.
- When you purchase a Delta flight with your Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card, you will receive complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounge or Escape Lounge – The Centurion® Studio Partner.
- Receive Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.
- Elevate your travel experience with an annual statement credit of up to $250 after using your Delta Reserve Business American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.
- Pay no foreign transaction fees when you travel overseas.
- Terms and limitations apply.
Financial Snapshot
- APR: 20.99% – 29.99% Variable
- Foreign Transaction Fees: None
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Delta SkyMiles Frequent Flyer Program
Delta Platinum Card and Delta Platinum Business Card
Amex’s mid-tier Delta cards are the Delta Platinum card and Delta Platinum Business card, which offer bonus miles earning, enhanced travel benefits, and a head start on Delta SkyMiles Medallion elite status. Though lower than Delta Reserve cards, you’ll still pay hefty annual fees for Delta Platinum cards.
With the Delta Platinum card, you’ll get up to $150 annual Delta Stays credit. This card has a $350 annual fee (rates & fees).
The Delta Platinum Business card has a $350 annual fee (rates & fees), but you’ll get up to $200 Delta Stays credit each year.
Both cards offer up to $120 in annual Resy credits and up to $120 in annual ride-share credits.
![Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Delta-Platinum-SkyMiles-1.png)
Frequent Delta travelers will enjoy this card’s bonus categories, benefits, and ability to reach higher levels of elite status.
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$1,080
20.99%-29.99% Variable
Pros
- 3x SkyMiles per $1 spent on Delta purchases
- 3x SkyMiles per $1 spent on purchases made directly with hotels
- 2x SkyMiles per $1 spent at restaurants (including takeout and delivery) and U.S. supermarkets
- 1x SkyMile per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases
- Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- Enhanced! Receive a Companion Certificate on Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights to select destinations each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Ticket requires payment of the government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
- New! Receive $2,500 Medallion® Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and get closer to Status with MQD Headstart.
- New! Earn $1 Medallion® Qualification Dollar for each $20 of purchases made on your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card in a calendar year and get a boost toward achieving elevated Medallion Status for next Medallion Year.
- Complimentary first checked bag
- Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding
- New! $120 Resy Credit: With the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Resy Credit, earn up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card.
- New! $120 Rideshare Credit: You can earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers after you pay with your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card. Enrollment Required.
- Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®: Receive $100 back for Global Entry or $85 back for TSA PreCheck®
- 20% back on inflight purchases
- New! Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members. Ticket must be purchased on or after February 1, 2024 to be eligible to receive a complimentary upgrade.
- New! $150 Delta Stays Credit: Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Members can earn up to $150 back annually on eligible prepaid Delta Stays bookings on delta.com.
- New! Hertz Five Star® Status. Enrollment in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program is required. To receive the benefit, you must add your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Account number to your SkyMiles Account associated with your Eligible Card, register at delta.com/mypromos/eligible, and “Enroll in Promotion” at delta.com/hertz.
- Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.
Cons
- $350 annual fee (rates & fees)
- Does not earn transferable rewards
- Earn 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $4,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
- ENHANCED! Receive a Companion Certificate on Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights to select destinations each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Ticket requires payment of the government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
- NEW! Receive $2,500 Medallion® Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and get closer to Status with MQD Headstart.
- Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- NEW! Earn $1 Medallion® Qualification Dollar for each $20 of purchases made on your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card in a calendar year and get a boost toward achieving elevated Medallion Status for next Medallion Year.
- Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.
- Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets.
- Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases.
- NEW! $120 Resy Credit: With the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Resy Credit, earn up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card.
- NEW! $120 Rideshare Credit: You can earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers after you pay with your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card. Enrollment Required.
- Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights. Plus enjoy Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding and settle into your seat sooner.
- Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®: Receive $100 back for Global Entry or $85 back for TSA PreCheck® after you apply through any Official Enrollment Provider. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
- NEW! Not a Medallion Member? Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members. Ticket must be purchased on or after February 1, 2024 to be eligible to receive a complimentary upgrade.
- NEW! $150 Delta Stays Credit: Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Members can earn up to $150 back annually on eligible prepaid Delta Stays bookings on delta.com.
- NEW! Transform your car rental experience with Hertz Five Star® Status, compliments of your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card. Enrollment in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program is required. To receive the benefit, you must add your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Account number to your SkyMiles Account associated with your Eligible Card, register at delta.com/mypromos/eligible, and “Enroll in Promotion” at delta.com/hertz.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.
- $350 Annual Fee.
- Terms Apply.
Financial Snapshot
- APR: 20.99%-29.99% Variable
- Foreign Transaction Fees: None
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Delta Air Lines SkyMiles
![Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Delta-Platinum-SkyMiles-Business-1.png)
Between great perks and the potential to earn plenty of SkyMiles, this card is a must-have for frequent Delta travelers.
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$1,200
20.99% – 29.99% Variable
As a small business owner and frequent Delta flyer, the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card is your go-to credit card.
You like knowing you’re earning 3x SkyMiles per dollar for purchases with Delta; benefits like no foreign transaction fees, priority boarding, and a free checked bag each flight only sweeten the deal.
Plus, you can redeem your SkyMiles for travel on Delta and its partner airlines, saving you money. It’s a no-brainer!
- Limited Time Offer: Earn 100,000 Bonus Miles after spending $8,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 3/27/24.
- Enjoy a Companion Certificate each year after renewal of your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card. The Companion Ticket requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
- Earn 1.5X miles* on eligible transit and U.S. shipping purchases, plus single eligible purchases of $5,000 or more. Terms and miles cap apply. *If your purchase qualifies for a category that has a higher mileage accelerator, only the higher accelerator will apply.
- Get closer to elevated Status next Medallion® Year with MQD Headstart and MQD Boost: receive $2,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $20 of purchases with your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card.
- Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card Members save 15% when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- With the $120 Resy Credit, earn up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card.
- Earn up to $10 back each month after using your enrolled Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers.
- Not a Medallion Member? Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members. Ticket must be purchased on or after February 1, 2024 to be eligible to receive a complimentary upgrade.
- Get your first checked bag free along with Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding for you and up to 8 traveling companions booked under the same reservation on your next Delta flight. The reservation needs to include your SkyMiles number. Limitations apply. For example, oversized and overweight bags are not eligible. Also, these benefits don’t apply to Delta flights operated by other airlines.
- Receive a fee credit for TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry (which includes TSA PreCheck) by using your Card. If approved for Global Entry, you will also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional charge.
- Elevate your travel experience with an annual statement credit of up to $200 after using your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.
- Terms and limitations apply.
Financial Snapshot
- APR: 20.99% – 29.99% Variable
- Foreign Transaction Fees: None
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Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Frequent Flyer Program
Delta Gold Card and Delta Gold Business Card
The Delta Gold card and Delta Gold Business card can be helpful if you fly Delta occasionally and want to take advantage of the cards’ benefits, including statement credits.
Delta Gold card members can access up to $100 annual Delta Stays credit. This card has a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 (rates & fees).
You’ll get up to $150 Delta Stays credit with the Delta Gold Business card. Like the Delta Gold card, you’ll have a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 (rates & fees).
These cards have fewer credits than their higher-tier counterparts, but you can still get a $200 Delta flight credit after you spend $10,000 in a calendar year.
![Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Delta-Gold-SkyMiles-1.png)
This card provides bonus SkyMiles on all purchases, along with a free checked bag, priority boarding, and discounted award flights.
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$840
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.
20.99%-29.99% Variable
- Earn 70,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
- Enjoy a $0 introductory Annual Fee for the first year, then $150.
- Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- ENHANCED! $200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases in a year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.
- Earn 2X Miles on Delta purchases, at U.S. Supermarkets and at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery in the U.S.
- Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases.
- Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights.
- Receive Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.
- NEW! $100 Delta Stays Credit: Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members can earn up to $100 back annually on eligible prepaid Delta Stays bookings on delta.com.
- Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.
- Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- With Send & Split®, you can send money and split your Card purchases with any other Venmo or PayPal user, directly from the Amex App. Enroll today.
- Terms Apply.
Financial Snapshot
- APR: 20.99%-29.99% Variable
- Foreign Transaction Fees: None
Card Categories
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Delta SkyMiles Frequent Flyer Program
$960
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150
20.99% – 29.99% Variable
If Delta Air Lines is your first choice for business travel, and you’re always looking for more ways to earn Delta SkyMiles, this could be a great card option.
Being able to board the plane early and check your bag for free makes all the difference for a smooth flight. Plus, getting discounts on inflight purchases keeps money in your pocket and your small business.
It’s for those reasons and more that you choose to make purchases with the Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card.
Bottom Line:
You can get a Delta Stays credit of up to $100 to $250 with your eligible Amex Delta card. How much you get depends on which card you have — the more premium the card, the higher your annual Delta Stays statement credit will be.
How To Use Delta Stays Statement Credits
Unlike many Amex statement credits, you don’t have to enroll before you can take advantage of the Delta Stays credit. You must make an eligible Delta Stays booking using your Delta credit card. Here are some highlights from the benefit terms you should keep in mind:
- Stays must be booked with Delta Stays — not with Delta Vacations, directly with the hotel, or another booking engine.
- You must prepay your hotel or vacation rental. Fully refundable options don’t apply.
- Eligible expenses are only for the booking and do not include interest charges, cancellation fees, property fees, resort fees, other similar fees, or any charges by the property to you.
- Purchases by the basic cardmember or additional cardmembers are eligible for Delta Stays statement credits.
- If you cancel or modify your booking, your statement credit may be reversed.
- The statement credit is annual from January 1 to December 31. The transaction must be processed within the year to get that year’s credit. For example, if you make an eligible transaction on December 31, but the merchant processes it on January 1, it will come out of your credit for the new year.
- Your account must not be canceled or past due.
- Statement credits may take up to 90 days to apply.
Booking Delta Stays
Using your Delta Stays credit is as easy as booking on Delta Stays with your Amex Delta card.
First, log in to Delta Stays with your Delta SkyMiles account, then search for a hotel or vacation rental booking using your preferred dates and number of guests.
You may see results indicated as “fully refundable,” which should be avoided. Remember, only prepaid, nonrefundable Delta Stays bookings apply for the credit.
![Delta Stays NYC pay with cash fully refundable Delta Stays NYC pay with cash fully refundable](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Delta-Stays-NYC-pay-with-cash-fully-refundable.png?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Once you select a property, you’ll see room options. Be sure you select the Non-Refundable option under Cancellation policy.
![Delta Stays pay with cash refund options Delta Stays pay with cash refund options](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Delta-Stays-pay-with-cash-refund-options.png?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
You can pay for your Delta Stays booking with cash or SkyMiles. However, you’ll need to pay for Delta Stays using your Amex Delta to get the statement credit.
Are the Delta Stays Credits Worth It?
Using statement credits can be a great way to squeeze more value out of a credit card, especially if you’re paying a high annual fee. The Delta cards’ turn towards virtual coupon books adds value, but only if you take advantage of the credits. With Delta Stays credits ranging from up to $100 to $250, depending on which Delta Amex card you have, you can get a lot of value out of this credit — but only if you use it.
Booking a hotel through Delta Stays is less than ideal because booking directly with the hotel is generally better. Using a third-party booking engine such as Delta Stays means you won’t be able to use elite hotel status perks or earn points with the hotel brand. And if anything goes wrong with your reservation, you’ll generally need to work with Delta Stays, not the hotel.
However, using Delta Stays to book vacation rentals could be a sweet spot because vacation rentals typically don’t offer status perks or rewards. There’s nothing to miss out on if you book these with Delta Stays, though you’ll still need to resolve any booking issues with Delta Stays.
Also, remember that you’re on the hook for any additional amount over your Delta Stays credit. So if a hotel costs $100 per night and you stay 3 nights, that’s $300 plus taxes and fees. Even if you get a credit of up to $250 with the Delta Reserve Business card, you must pay the remaining $50 plus taxes and fees.
Final Thoughts
The new Delta Stays credits can put up to $100 to $250 back in your pocket if you take advantage of it and don’t mind booking through the Delta Stays engine. We recommend using this credit for vacation rentals, where you’re not likely to miss out on hotel status perks and rewards.
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