Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
American Express
Intro Offer
Up to 100,000 Bonus Miles (limited-time)
Annual Fee
$650
Recommended Credit
670–850
Excellent
Rewards & Earn Rates
3X
Travel
1X
Dining
1X
Grocery
1X
Gas
1X
Other
$120
TSA Pre✓ · every 4 years
3x miles on Delta purchases | 1x mile on all other purchases
Why We Choose It
The top of the Delta card lineup delivers Sky Club access, which alone can be worth the fee if you fly Delta regularly. Add in the companion certificate and Centurion Lounge access, and it's a premium travel experience.
More About the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
A premium card for Delta loyalists who want lounge access and elite perks
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Delta Sky Club Access When Flying Delta
- Centurion Lounge Access
- Annual Companion Certificate
- Complimentary Upgrades When Available
Cons
- $650 Annual Fee
- Low 1X Earning On Non-Delta Purchases
- Benefits Primarily Tied To Delta Travel
- Very Expensive For Limited Non-Delta Value
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Lounge access
Quoted from the issuer's own benefit terms. Guest rules and enrollment requirements differ by network and change without notice, so nothing here is reworded.
- Limited
Guests:Up to two guests at $50 per person per location, or $30 for children aged 2 through 17. Guests must be traveling on the same flight as the Card Member.
What Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card's terms say
U.S. Basic and Additional Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Card Members receive complimentary access to The Centurion Lounge when flying on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. The eligible flight must be booked on a U.S. issued American Express Card. A Card Member may bring up to two guests at a per-visit rate of $50 USD (or $30 USD for children aged 2 through 17) per person, per location.
- Limited
Guests:Two guests or immediate family at $50 per person per visit.
What Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card's terms say
Effective February 1, 2025, Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business Basic and Reserve Additional Card Members ("Reserve Card Members") receive 15 Visits each Medallion Year (February 1 through January 31) to Delta Sky Club when traveling on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. Unlimited Delta Sky Club Access can be unlocked after spending $75,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year.
- Limited
Guests:Up to two guests at a per-visit rate equal to the guest fee of the respective Escape Lounge location (per American Express).
What Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card's terms say
Delta SkyMiles®️ Reserve and Delta SkyMiles®️ Reserve Business Card Members - Receive complimentary access if they are on a Delta marketed flight for that day.
