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Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles^{\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/strong>\n}Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$350<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>
The Delta SkyMiles^{\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card is tailored for frequent Delta travelers and those who spend regularly on dining and travel. Cardholders earn 3 miles per dollar on Delta and direct hotel purchases, and 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery in the U.S., as well as at U.S. supermarkets. The card offers a Domestic Delta Main round-trip companion certificate each year upon renewal. Benefits include a first checked bag free on Delta flights, Zone 5 Priority Boarding, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Cardholders also receive a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck^{\u00ae<\/sup> fee credit. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div>}}
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You may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>
Receive a Companion Certificate on a Delta Main round-trip flight to select destinations each year after renewal of your 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>
Receive $2,500 Medallion® Qualification Dollars with MQD Headstart each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $20 in purchases on your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card with MQD Boost to get closer to Status next Medallion Year.<\/li>
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express 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.<\/li>
Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.<\/li>
Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets.<\/li>
Earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.<\/li>
$120 Resy Credit: Get up to $10 in statement credits each month after you pay with your enrolled Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases.<\/li>
$120 Rideshare Credit: earn up to $10 in statement credits each month after using your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. Enrollment required.<\/li>
Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li>
Receive either a $120 statement credit for a Global Entry application fee or a statement credit up to $85 for a TSA PreCheck® (through a TSA official enrollment provider) application fee every 4 years, when charged to your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card. Card Members approved for Global Entry will also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional cost.<\/li>
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.<\/li>
No Foreign Transaction Fees.<\/li>
$350 Annual Fee.<\/li>
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3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n
3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n
2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n
2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n
1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Not all companion certificates<\/a> are created equal, though. Earning some requires considerable credit card spending, and others only reduce ticket costs to $99 rather than $0. Thankfully, a Delta companion certificate involves neither of those stipulations, making it much easier for travelers to use and enjoy.<\/p>\n
Here's what you need to know about how to earn and redeem a Delta companion certificate — and then how to maximize it.<\/p>\n
Page Contents<\/p>
How To Earn a Delta Companion Certificate<\/a><\/li>
How To Locate Your Companion Certificates<\/a><\/li>
How To Use a Delta Companion Certificate<\/a><\/li>
How To Maximize a Delta Companion Certificate<\/a><\/li>
Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li>
FAQ<\/a>
What fare classes are eligible for Delta companion certificate use?<\/a><\/li>
Where can I fly with my Delta companion certificate?<\/a><\/li>
Are there any blackout dates for my Delta companion certificate?<\/a><\/li>
Can I use my Delta companion certificate if I am not traveling?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n
How To Earn a Delta Companion Certificate<\/span><\/h2>\n
The easiest thing about Delta's companion certificate is earning it. All you need to do is hold an eligible Delta credit card for a year. Then, on your cardmember anniversary, Delta will issue you a companion certificate \u2014 and on each anniversary after that. The following Delta credit cards<\/a> offer companion certificates:<\/p>\n
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Delta SkyMiles^{\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n}
Delta SkyMiles^{\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n}
Delta SkyMiles^{\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n}
Delta SkyMiles^{\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe companion certificates from these cards have differences, however. Platinum-tier cards receive a companion certificate on Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flights to select destinations each year. Note that domestic now includes Hawaii and Alaska for non-residents, too.<\/p>\n
Reserve-tier card members can book round-trip travel to the same destinations in Delta First, Delta Comfort, and Delta Main cabins. However, the Reserve cards also charge a higher annual fee.<\/p>\n}
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How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n
Rates & Fees<\/a>
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Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Delta SkyMiles^{\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/strong>\n}Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$650<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>
The Delta SkyMiles^{\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card is the best option if you want elite level benefits without holding the status required. The standout feature is complimentary Delta Sky Club^{\u00ae<\/sup> access with 15 visits per year effective from 2\/1\/25 (unlimited visits with $75,000 spend), providing a relaxing space before flights. Cardholders can earn 1 MQD per $10 of eligible purchases charged to the Delta Reserve. Additionally, there's a complimentary Domestic Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year upon card renewal. Other benefits include 15% off when booking Award Travel on Delta, a credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck^{\u00ae<\/sup> fees, a free first checked bag on Delta flights, access to complimentary upgrades, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div>}}}
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You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li>
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Members receive 15 Visits per Medallion® Year to the Delta Sky Club® when flying Delta and can unlock an unlimited number of Visits after spending $75,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Plus, you'll receive four One-Time Guest Passes each Medallion Year so you can share the experience with family and friends when traveling Delta together.<\/li>
Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounge in the U.S. and select international locations (as set forth on the Centurion Lounge Website), Sidecar by The Centurion® Lounge in the U.S. (see the Centurion Lounge Website for more information on Sidecar by The Centurion® Lounge availability), and Escape Lounges when flying on a Delta flight booked with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card. § To access Sidecar by The Centurion® Lounge, Card Members must arrive within 90 minutes of their departing flight (including layovers). To access The Centurion® Lounge, Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight. Effective July 8, 2026, during a layover, Card Members must arrive within 5 hours of the connecting flight.<\/li>
Receive $2,500 Medallion® Qualification Dollars with MQD Headstart each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $10 in purchases on your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card with MQD Boost to get closer to Status next Medallion Year.<\/li>
Enjoy a Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year after renewal of your 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>
$240 Resy Credit: When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card for eligible purchases at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants, you can earn up to $20 each month in statement credits. Enrollment required.<\/li>
$120 Rideshare Credit: Earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month after you use your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card to pay for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. Enrollment required.<\/li>
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express 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.<\/li>
With your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, receive upgrade priority over others with the same Medallion tier, product and fare experience purchased, and Million Miler milestone when you fly with Delta.<\/li>
Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.<\/li>
No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li>
$650 Annual Fee.<\/li>
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1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Related: The Ultimate Guide to Delta SkyMiles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
How To Locate Your Companion Certificates<\/span><\/h2>\n
Delta companion certificates are easy to earn and easily accessible \u2014 both online and in the airline's mobile app. To access companion certificates through Delta.com<\/a>, log into your SkyMiles account and navigate to “My Profile<\/a><\/strong>.” From there, along the left-hand side of the screen, select “Certificates, eCredits & Vouchers<\/a><\/strong>.”<\/p>\n
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An alternative way to get to a similar landing point is to first log in. Then, you can hover over “SkyMiles<\/strong>” at the top of the screen and select “Certificates & eCredits<\/strong>” at the bottom left of the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n
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Those using the Delta app may access companion certificates just as easily. Certificates and eCredits are found on the “My<\/strong> Wallet<\/strong>” tab.<\/p>\n
$\"Delta$ Credit: Delta<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nHow To Use a Delta Companion Certificate<\/span><\/h2>\n
To book flights using a Delta companion certificate, check the box of the certificate you want to use and select “continue.”\u00a0 Conveniently, Delta displays expiry dates for each individual companion certificate, so members can specifically choose to use the certificate expiring soonest.<\/p>\n
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If you click the red drop-down arrow on the right-hand side, you'll see additional information about the companion certificate. Here, you can find the issue date, certificate number, and reference code. Most importantly, you'll also see eligible booking classes.<\/p>\n
For certificates earned from a Delta Platinum Amex<\/a> or Delta Business Platinum Amex<\/a>, eligible fare classes include L, U, T, X, and V.<\/p>\n
Certificates earned with a Delta Reserve<\/a> or Business Delta Reserve<\/a> enjoy additional eligible fare classes of I and Z for first class and W or S fares in Comfort+, provided the L, U, T, X, and V fares are available in Main Cabin.<\/p>\n
How To Maximize a Delta Companion Certificate<\/span><\/h2>\n
Once you select a Delta companion certificate, you can search for and book a flight. The search process operates quite similarly to a normal flight search, complete with flexible date and price calendar options. These search options will help you to identify fare class availability and the greatest savings.<\/p>\n
For example, companion certificates now work for flights to and from Hawaii. Delta happens to fly the longest scheduled domestic routing in the U.S. between Boston and Honolulu. The 5,095-mile flight doesn't come cheap, and if that travel is over a holiday weekend, the price climbs even more.<\/p>\n
Thankfully, a companion certificate virtually halves the cost for two travelers. For a sample one-week trip between Boston (BOS) and Honolulu (HNL) spanning Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend in January, Delta's direct flight offers the quickest possible trip:<\/p>\n
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Fortunately, there are eligible fare classes for using a companion certificate on these exact flights. As a result, would-be travelers save over $800!<\/p>\n
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Why are savings not exactly half of the cash price? This is because companion tickets require the payment of taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments)<\/span>. Applying the companion certificate eliminates the base fare and the $32 per passenger U.S. Transportation Tax.<\/p>\n
Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n
When used optimally, the Delta companion certificate more than covers the card's annual fee. Thankfully, Delta makes these certificates easy to access and easy to redeem. Additionally, flexible flight search functionality lets certificate holders identify and book the flights that work best for them. Also, it can help them realize the most value.<\/p>\n
Anyone who travels on Delta with at least one other companion stands to gain from these companion certificates. This includes those who live outside the United States but travel to the U.S. mainland at least once a year. Provided the fare class availability exists, Delta companion certificates unlock quality value for SkyMiles members. Plus, you're still eligible for complimentary upgrades if you have Delta Medallion elite status<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t
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