Our quick take: The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card offers card members the ability to earn Delta miles while securing frequent flyer perks like a free checked bag and priority boarding, and the card's Status Boost feature can help you earn Delta elite status without even flying.

The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card weighs 15 grams and is made out of stainless steel.

Earning miles on the Delta Platinum Amex In particular, you'll earn Delta miles with your card as follows: 3 miles per dollar on purchases made directly with Delta and at hotels. 2 miles per dollar on purchases made at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets. 1 mile per dollar on other eligible purchases.

The Platinum Card from American Express is a popular rewards card known for its suite of luxury perks, such as concierge service, travel protections and access to various lounge networks. However, these top-tier benefits come at a cost: a $695 annual fee, which can be steep for some travelers.

Our Verdict. The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card (terms apply, see rates & fees) is a solid choice for frequent Delta travelers who don't prioritize a card with Delta Sky Club access. Those who can max out the complimentary Companion Certificate perk will come out ahead of the card's $250 annual fee.

$250 Tell us how you much you'll spend with the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, and we'll tell you whether the annual rewards make up for the annual fee of $250.

Delta Platinum Amex comparison. As you can see, the Delta SkyMiles Platinum card offers more (and better) benefits, and you can earn more SkyMiles per dollar spent with Delta and at hotels than with the Gold version of the card.

Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card. The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card has a $250 annual fee3 and offers a number of benefits and perks that favor the more frequent traveler.

Cardholders have access to more than 1,300 airport lounges worldwide, including American Express Centurion Lounges, International American Express lounges, Delta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta), Priority Pass Select lounges and lounges in the Plaza Premium, Escape and Airspace networks.

Earning Rewards The Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex earns unlimited SkyMiles at the following rates: 3 miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels, 2 miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets and 1 mile per dollar on other eligible purchases.

The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card isn't hard to get for qualified applicants. The most important factor is your credit score. Most applicants who are approved have good credit, which is a FICO® Score of 670 or more.

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