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Review: Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card

June 3, 2024

2 min read

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Who is the Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card for?

If you want to hold a Delta card without paying an annual fee, the Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card is for you. The benefits are light, but the card gives you the ability to earn SkyMiles.

Annual fee: annual_fees(See Rates and Fees)

Foreign transaction fee: foreign_transaction_fee

Earning rate:

2X Miles on dining (at restaurants, including takeout and delivery in the US)
2X Miles on Delta purchases (made directly with Delta)
1X Miles on other purchases
Terms apply.

Welcome offer: bonus_miles_full

Pros and cons

Pros:

No annual fee
Earns miles on everyday purchases
No foreign transaction fee

Cons:

Lighter on benefits and perks than Delta cards with an annual fee
Low welcome offer

Our take

This card is a no-annual-fee option to earn Delta SkyMiles, but if you're willing to pay an annual fee, there are other travel cards that offer more perks and rewards.

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Published June 3, 2024

Last updated June 28, 2024