{"id":152374,"date":"2025-06-07T21:10:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T21:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=152374"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:17:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:17:03","slug":"delta-platinum-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-platinum-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta Business Platinum Amex Review: Valuable Long-Term Benefits, Elite Status Boost, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Delta Air Lines offers a lineup of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">seven co-branded American Express credit cards<\/a>, including three designed specifically for business owners. These Delta business cards come with valuable perks tailored to frequent travelers, including bonus miles on large purchases, transit expenses, and U.S. shipping, as well as all the Delta-specific benefits you'd expect from a co-branded travel card.<\/p>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesBusinessCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a> is the mid-tier Delta business credit card available through American Express. With an annual fee of $350  (<a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-platinum\/42732-9-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>), it includes valuable perks like a free first checked bag, an annual companion certificate, and access to the complimentary upgrade list.<\/p>\n<p>Here's our review of the Delta Business Platinum Amex to help you decide if it's the right card for your business.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4028101\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CardArt-DeltaSkyMilesPlatinumBusinessAmericanExpress.png\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum Business American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum Business American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesBusinessCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-platinum\/42732-9-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$350<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card offers a range of benefits for business travelers, especially those frequently flying with Delta. Cardholders earn 3 miles per dollar on direct Delta and hotel purchases, and 1.5 miles on large purchases of $5K or more, up to 50K additional miles per year. Key benefits include a Domestic Delta Main round-trip companion certificate annually upon card renewal, Zone 5 Priority Boarding, a free first checked bag on Delta flights, and 20% savings on select in-flight purchases. Additionally, the card provides a statement credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> fees. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Welcome Offer: Earn 70,000 Bonus Miles after spending $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/li><li>Enjoy a Companion Certificate each year after renewal of your Delta Platinum Business Card. The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>Get closer to elevated Status next Medallion&#xAE; Year with MQD Headstart and MQD Boost: receive $2,500 Medallion&#xAE; Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $20 of purchases with your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum Business American Express Card.<\/li><li>Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; 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.<\/li><li>With the $120 Resy Credit, earn up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card.<\/li><li>Earn up to $10 back each month after using your enrolled Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum Business American Express Card for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li><li>Elevate your travel experience with an annual statement credit of up to $200 after using your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum Business American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li><li>Terms and limitations apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>3X miles per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n<li>3X miles per dollar spent on eligible purchases with hotels<\/li>\r\n<li>1.5x miles on eligible purchases over $5,000 (up to 50,000 bonus miles annually)<\/li>\r\n<li>1.5X miles on eligible transit and U.S. shipping purchases*<\/li>\r\n <li>1X miles per dollar on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n*<em>If your purchase qualifies for a category that has a higher mileage accelerator, only the higher accelerator will apply.<\/em><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/DLBizPlat\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-2415d7705b#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Delta_Business_Platinum_Amex_Pros\">Delta Business Platinum Amex Pros<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Delta_Business_Platinum_Amex_Cons\">Delta Business Platinum Amex Cons<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Delta_Business_Platinum_Amex_Welcome_Bonus\">Delta Business Platinum Amex Welcome Bonus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Delta_Business_Platinum_Amex_Benefits\">Delta Business Platinum Amex Benefits<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Early_boarding\">Early boarding<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Annual_120_Resy_credit\">Annual $120 Resy credit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Up_to_200_Delta_Stays_statement_credit\">Up to $200 Delta Stays statement credit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#MQD_head_start\">MQD head start<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Annual_120_rideshare_credit\">Annual $120 rideshare credit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Companion_Certificate\">Companion Certificate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#TakeOff_15_savings_on_award_travel\">TakeOff 15 savings on award travel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Free_first_checked_bag\">Free first checked bag<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Complimentary_upgrades\">Complimentary upgrades<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hertz_Five_Star_Status\">Hertz Five Star Status<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Fee_credit_for_Global_Entry_or_TSA_Precheck\">Fee credit for Global Entry or TSA Precheck<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Travel_protections\">Travel protections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Delta_Business_Platinum_Amex_Earning_Rates\">Delta Business Platinum Amex Earning Rates<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeeming_Miles_With_the_Delta_Business_Platinum_Amex\">Redeeming Miles With the Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Redeem_your_miles_for_award_flights\">Redeem your miles for award flights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Book_a_Delta_Vacations_package\">Book a Delta Vacations package<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#SkyMiles_Experiences\">SkyMiles Experiences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Application_Restrictions\">Application Restrictions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cards_That_Compete_With_the_Delta_Business_Platinum_Amex\">Cards That Compete With the Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Delta_Business_Platinum_Amex_Pros\">Delta Business Platinum Amex Pros<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>An annual companion certificate and discounts on Delta award flights.<\/li>\n<li>Hundreds of dollars in annual spending credits.<\/li>\n<li>Delta benefits include priority boarding, a free checked bag, and a jump start on elite status each year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Delta_Business_Platinum_Amex_Cons\">Delta Business Platinum Amex Cons<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Significant $350 annual fee  (<a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-platinum\/42732-9-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>No longer provides lounge access.<\/li>\n<li>Other Amex cards provide a higher rate of return on spending, and you could transfer these miles to Delta.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_188848\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-188848 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Delta-Plane-Featured-Izyan-Sultanali-Unsplash.png\" alt=\"Delta A320 jet taking off.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Delta-Plane-Featured-Izyan-Sultanali-Unsplash.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Delta-Plane-Featured-Izyan-Sultanali-Unsplash-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Delta-Plane-Featured-Izyan-Sultanali-Unsplash-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Delta-Plane-Featured-Izyan-Sultanali-Unsplash-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Izyan Sultanali\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Delta_Business_Platinum_Amex_Welcome_Bonus\">Delta Business Platinum Amex Welcome Bonus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New applicants for the <a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesBusinessCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/a> can earn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/p>\n<p>To get an idea of what this bonus is worth, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/point-mile-values\/Delta\" rel=\"noopener\">recent AwardWallet user redemptions show Delta miles are worth 1.35\u00a2 on average<\/a>. That makes this bonus worth around $945 towards award travel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-credit-card-offer-history\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex Credit Card Offer History: When To Apply and When To Wait<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Delta_Business_Platinum_Amex_Benefits\">Delta Business Platinum Amex Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesBusinessCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/a> has plenty of benefits that are valuable for both business and personal travel on Delta, including travel protections. These are the benefits available with the card:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Early_boarding\">Early boarding<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Receive <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/delta-boarding-order\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Zone 5 priority boarding on Delta flights<\/a> as a cardholder. Up to eight companions on the same reservation can also take advantage of the priority boarding.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Annual_120_Resy_credit\">Annual $120 Resy credit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Resy is a platform that offers exclusive access to select restaurants. The Delta Business Platinum Amex offers an annual credit of up to $120 ($10 per month) on eligible Resy purchases. Enrollment is required.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Up_to_200_Delta_Stays_statement_credit\">Up to $200 Delta Stays statement credit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Delta Business Platinum Amex cardmembers can get a $200 statement credit for eligible prepaid Delta Stays bookings made on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.delta.com\/us\/en\/delta-vacations\" rel=\"noopener\">delta.com<\/a>. When you book a Delta Stays or Delta Vacation, you'll earn 1 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/medallion-qualification-dollar\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Medallion Qualification Dollar (MQD)<\/a> per $1 spent on your vacation package.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"MQD_head_start\">MQD head start<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Each year, you'll get a 2,500 MQD head start toward status for each type of Delta Platinum or Reserve-level card you hold. This, combined with the 1 MQD earned for each $20 in purchases on the card, gets you closer to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/medallion-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta SkyMiles elite status<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Annual_120_rideshare_credit\">Annual $120 rideshare credit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Earn up to $10 per month, up to $120 per year, back in statement credits on U.S. rideshare purchases. Enrollment is required. This benefit was added, along with others, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/delta-skymiles\/delta-credit-card-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">during a refresh of Delta cards in early 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Companion_Certificate\">Companion Certificate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesBusinessCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/a> cardmembers get an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-companion-certificate\/\" rel=\"noopener\">annual companion certificate<\/a>. Each year after renewing your card, you\u2019ll receive a companion certificate good for a Delta Main round-trip flight within the U.S., as well as to Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central America.<\/p>\n<p>The certificate allows a companion to travel with you by covering the base fare. Government-imposed taxes and fees are still required, but this benefit can offer significant value for travelers looking to bring along a travel partner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/guide-to-companion-fares-companion-passes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ultimate Guide to Companion Fares, Companion Passes & Companion Tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"TakeOff_15_savings_on_award_travel\">TakeOff 15 savings on award travel<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-award-discount\/\" rel=\"noopener\">TakeOff 15<\/a> is a perk on nearly all Delta Amex cards \u2014 both personal and business. The discount saves cardmembers 15% on award bookings made with Delta SkyMiles on delta.com or the Fly Delta app. The discount is automatically reflected when searching for award flights, as long as you're traveling on Delta-operated flights.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Free_first_checked_bag\">Free first checked bag<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Delta Business Platinum Amex cardmembers get their first checked bag free when flying on Delta Air Lines or its subsidiaries. This benefit is only available to the primary cardholder (not authorized users) and anyone on the same reservation, up to a maximum of eight travel companions.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Complimentary_upgrades\">Complimentary upgrades<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the more recent perks added to the card\u2019s list of benefits is access to the complimentary upgrade list.\u00a0<a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesBusinessCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/a> cardmembers with an eligible ticket will be added to this list after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve cardholders.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/delta-skymiles\/basic-economy-changes-2021\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Basic economy fares<\/a> are not eligible for upgrades, however.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Hertz_Five_Star_Status\">Hertz Five Star Status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get automatic Hertz Five Star Status after adding your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards account number to your SkyMiles account associated with your Delta Business Platinum Amex. With Hertz Five Star Status, you'll enjoy elevated rewards and access to a wider range of vehicles every time you rent. This level of status usually requires 10 rentals or $2,000 in spending with Hertz to achieve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/car-rental\/how-to-get-rental-car-elite-status-for-free\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Get Rental Car Elite Status for Free<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Fee_credit_for_Global_Entry_or_TSA_Precheck\">Fee credit for Global Entry or TSA Precheck<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A common yet useful benefit, the Delta Business Platinum Amex gives cardmembers up to a $120 statement credit for a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/expedited-airport-security-programs\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Entry or TSA PreCheck<\/a> application \u2014 once every 4.5 years for TSA PreCheck or four years for Global Entry.<\/p>\n<p>You must use your card to pay for the application to receive the statement credit. Keep in mind that you can also use these credits to pay for someone else's PreCheck or Global Entry if you've already paid for your own with another card's credit.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_132392\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-132392 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Global-Entry-Kiosk-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-featured.jpeg\" alt=\"A traveler uses a Global Entry Kiosk at Newark Liberty International Airport EWR featured\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Global-Entry-Kiosk-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-featured.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Global-Entry-Kiosk-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-featured-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Global-Entry-Kiosk-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-featured-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Global-Entry-Kiosk-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-featured-325x260.jpeg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: U.S. Customs and Border Patrol<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/expedited-airport-security-programs\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Expedited Security Screening Programs: How to Get Them for Free<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Travel_protections\">Travel protections<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesBusinessCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/a> comes with three types of travel protections: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/trip-delay-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Trip delay insurance<\/a> is available when your round-trip travel is delayed for a covered reason for more than 12 hours. Certain expenses qualify for reimbursement up to $300 per trip with a maximum of two claims per card in 12 months. You must pay for the entire trip with your card to be covered. <\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/baggage-loss-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Baggage insurance<\/a> will provide up to $1,250 for carry-on baggage and up to $500 for checked baggage if your bag is lost, damaged, or stolen while traveling on a common carrier vehicle (such as a plane, train, ship, or bus). This is in addition to coverage provided by the carrier. <\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/rental-car-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Car rental loss and damage insurance<\/a> lets you decline coverage from the car rental agency. With the Delta Business Platinum Amex, you're covered for damage to or theft of a rental car in a covered territory, but this is secondary coverage, and you need to pay with this card for coverage to be in effect. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/trip-cancellation-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Credit Cards for Trip Interruption and Trip Cancellation Insurance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Delta_Business_Platinum_Amex_Earning_Rates\">Delta Business Platinum Amex Earning Rates<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the <a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesBusinessCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/a>, you'll earn as follows:<\/p>\n<ul><li>3X miles per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n<li>3X miles per dollar spent on eligible purchases with hotels<\/li>\r\n<li>1.5x miles on eligible purchases over $5,000 (up to 50,000 bonus miles annually)<\/li>\r\n<li>1.5X miles on eligible transit and U.S. shipping purchases*<\/li>\r\n <li>1X miles per dollar on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n*<em>If your purchase qualifies for a category that has a higher mileage accelerator, only the higher accelerator will apply.<\/em>\n<p>Another benefit of spending on this card is its ability to get you closer to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/medallion-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Medallion elite status<\/a>. With this card, you'll earn $1 MQD for each $20 you spend.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Redeeming_Miles_With_the_Delta_Business_Platinum_Amex\">Redeeming Miles With the Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta SkyMiles<\/a> earned with the <a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesBusinessCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/a> are deposited directly into your SkyMiles account. From there, you have a few options for redeeming your miles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51523\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51523 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Delta-plane-landing-beach-featured-ramon-kagie-unsplash-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"A Delta Air Lines plane seen coming in for a landing over a beach with tourists on it\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Delta-plane-landing-beach-featured-ramon-kagie-unsplash-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Delta-plane-landing-beach-featured-ramon-kagie-unsplash-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Delta-plane-landing-beach-featured-ramon-kagie-unsplash-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Delta-plane-landing-beach-featured-ramon-kagie-unsplash-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Delta-plane-landing-beach-featured-ramon-kagie-unsplash.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Ramon Kagie\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Redeem_your_miles_for_award_flights\">Redeem your miles for award flights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Delta often requires a lot of miles for an award flight. In fact, it's usually a better idea to redeem partner miles, such as Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points, for Delta flights than to redeem SkyMiles for the same flights.<\/p>\n<p>Delta doesn't have a published award chart anymore, but we've compiled an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/how-many-delta-miles-for-a-flight\/\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;unofficial&#8221; chart that you can reference here<\/a>. And there are still some <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/best-ways-to-use-delta-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta award sweet spots<\/a> to be found when redeeming SkyMiles, however, like on flights to the Caribbean and Central and South America.<\/p>\n<p>You can also redeem SkyMiles for seat upgrades, to pay for premium drinks onboard, ticket change fees, and more.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_207304\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/251\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-207304 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/atl-to-dfw.png\" alt=\"Screen shot of a flight bookable on Delta from Atlanta to Dallas\" width=\"750\" height=\"251\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/atl-to-dfw.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/atl-to-dfw-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Delta<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Book_a_Delta_Vacations_package\">Book a Delta Vacations package<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/delta-vacations\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Vacations<\/a> allows you to bundle your Delta flights with a hotel and\/or rental car. The great thing about a vacation package from Delta is that you can redeem SkyMiles to pay for your trip. You can also earn SkyMiles toward Medallion Status from these bookings.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"SkyMiles_Experiences\">SkyMiles Experiences<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can even use SkyMiles to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skymilesexperiences.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">bid on experiences<\/a>, such as private shopping, music festivals, and dining experiences. And finally, you can redeem SkyMiles for magazine subscriptions, though that's not the best use of your airline miles.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Application_Restrictions\">Application Restrictions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Amex is notorious for &#8220;lifetime&#8221; language in its terms and conditions. This means you are eligible to receive the welcome offer bonus on each different American Express credit card only once in your lifetime. Because of this, you'll want to be sure that you're getting the best possible bonus when you apply for an Amex card.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Amex instituted a newer rule that currently only pertains to personal Delta Amex cards. This new language says that, depending on the card you are applying for, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-amex-offer-eligibility\/\" rel=\"noopener\">you may not be eligible to receive the bonus<\/a> if you've had\u00a0<em>other<\/em> Delta Amex credit cards in the past, thanks to so-called &#8220;card family restrictions.&#8221; Thankfully, this doesn't apply to Delta Amex business credit cards.<\/p>\n<p>Amex also has rules for how often you can apply for its cards, and you can only hold five Amex credit cards at any time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/rewards-card-application-rules\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding Rewards Credit Card Application Rules and Restrictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Cards_That_Compete_With_the_Delta_Business_Platinum_Amex\">Cards That Compete With the Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not sure if the <a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesBusinessCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/a> is right for you? Here are some other options to consider:<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-american-express\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/0877ce67-755f-4abc-a129-c9b5e47a3a58.jpg\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve Business American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 80,000 bonus miles after spending $12,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve Business American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4048102\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/DeltaReserveforBusinessCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$650<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048102\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-reserve\/42732-9-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul><li>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n<li>1.5X miles per dollar on eligible transit, U.S. shipping, and U.S. office supply store purchases, plus all eligible purchases after spending $150K per calendar year<\/li>\r\n<li>1 mile on every dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CardArt-Delta-SkyMilesGoldBusinessAmericanExpressCard.png\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold Business American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 after spending $4,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold Business American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4028094\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/GoldDeltaSkyMilesBusinessCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028094\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-gold\/42732-9-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar on eligible U.S. purchases for advertising in select media (annual cap of $50,000 in eligible purchases)<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar on eligible U.S. shipping purchases (annual cap of $50,000 in eligible purchases)<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar on eligible dining purchases<\/li>\r\n <li>1X miles per dollar on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/97\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CardArt-AmericanExpressBusinessGoldCard.png\" width=150 alt=\"American Express\u00ae Business Gold Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Business Gold Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Find Out Your Offer<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 200,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $15,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Find out your offer.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='American Express\u00ae Business Gold Card' data-ccid=\"4028093\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/TheBusinessGoldRewardsCardfromAmericanExpressOPEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$375<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028093\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/businessgold-card\/42732-9-0?key=tncBody&rwdFlag=rwd&oneXpVariant=elevatedOffer_variant#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\">Get 4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on the 2 eligible categories where your business spent the most each billing cycle from the list below:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>U.S. purchases for advertising in select media  (online, TV, radio)<\/li>\r\n<li>U.S. purchases made from electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers<\/li>\r\n<li> U.S. purchases at gas stations<\/li>\r\n<li> U.S. purchases at restaurants, including takeout and delivery<\/li>\r\n<li>Transit purchases including trains, taxicabs, rideshare services, ferries, tolls, parking, buses, and subways<\/li>\r\n<li>Monthly wireless telephone service charges made directly from a wireless telephone service provider in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n*4X points applies to the first $150,000 in combined purchases from these 2 categories each calendar year; then earn 1 point per dollar.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you want even more Delta perks,<\/strong> the <a data-ccid=\"4048102\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-reserve-business\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a> has them. You'll get access to Delta Sky Club lounges (15 visits per year; unlimited access after spending $75,000 on your card in a calendar year), higher placement on the Complimentary Upgrade List, and a companion certificate eligible for Delta First, Delta Comfort, and Delta Main seats on domestic, Caribbean, and Central American flights each year after you renew your card. This is Delta's most premium business card, which you can learn about in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-reserve-business\/\" rel=\"noopener\">our full Business Delta Reserve review<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you want a Delta card with a lower annual fee,<\/strong> look into the <a data-ccid=\"4028094\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-gold-business\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Business American Express Card<\/a>. You'll still get a free checked bag, priority boarding, and the TakeOff 15 benefit, but you won't be able to spend your way to elite status, won't get the MQD boost, and won't get a Companion Certificate. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-gold-business\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Our Delta Gold Business Amex review<\/a> has more details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you want points you can use with Delta and other award programs,<\/strong> consider the <a data-ccid=\"4028093\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-business-gold\/\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Business Gold Card<\/a>. You'll earn 4X points on your first $150,000 of annual spending on your top two eligible categories each month, and you can redeem your Amex Membership Rewards points with 20 airline and hotel partners, including Delta, Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic, Hilton, and more. You won't enjoy any Delta-specific perks with this card, but you may be able to earn Delta SkyMiles at a higher rate by spending on this card instead. To learn more, read <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-business-gold\/\" rel=\"noopener\">our review of the Amex Business Gold<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-business-credit-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Business Credit Card Offers Right Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesBusinessCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/a> is a valuable mid-tier business card for Delta loyalists. It's not the best option for those who truly value a premium travel experience, but it can get you to status if you use the card often enough, and the card has perks for business owners who regularly fly Delta. For those looking for more perks than what an entry-level card offers but a lower fee than what a premium card levies, this might provide the happy medium you're looking for.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4028101\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CardArt-DeltaSkyMilesPlatinumBusinessAmericanExpress.png\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum Business American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum Business American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesBusinessCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-platinum\/42732-9-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$350<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card offers a range of benefits for business travelers, especially those frequently flying with Delta. Cardholders earn 3 miles per dollar on direct Delta and hotel purchases, and 1.5 miles on large purchases of $5K or more, up to 50K additional miles per year. Key benefits include a Domestic Delta Main round-trip companion certificate annually upon card renewal, Zone 5 Priority Boarding, a free first checked bag on Delta flights, and 20% savings on select in-flight purchases. Additionally, the card provides a statement credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> fees. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Welcome Offer: Earn 70,000 Bonus Miles after spending $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/li><li>Enjoy a Companion Certificate each year after renewal of your Delta Platinum Business Card. The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>Get closer to elevated Status next Medallion&#xAE; Year with MQD Headstart and MQD Boost: receive $2,500 Medallion&#xAE; Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $20 of purchases with your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum Business American Express Card.<\/li><li>Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; 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.<\/li><li>With the $120 Resy Credit, earn up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card.<\/li><li>Earn up to $10 back each month after using your enrolled Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum Business American Express Card for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.<\/li><li>Elevate your travel experience with an annual statement credit of up to $200 after using your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum Business American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.<\/li><li>Terms and limitations apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>3X miles per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n<li>3X miles per dollar spent on eligible purchases with hotels<\/li>\r\n<li>1.5x miles on eligible purchases over $5,000 (up to 50,000 bonus miles annually)<\/li>\r\n<li>1.5X miles on eligible transit and U.S. shipping purchases*<\/li>\r\n <li>1X miles per dollar on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n*<em>If your purchase qualifies for a category that has a higher mileage accelerator, only the higher accelerator will apply.<\/em><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/DLBizPlat\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-2415d7705b#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum Business American Express Card is Delta&#8217;s mid-tier card offering for business owners, offering award redemption discounts, a companion ticket, and a head start on elite status. Is this the right card for your small business? 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