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Delta Reserve Credit Card
issued by American Express
Delta Reserve Credit Card Overall Rating
4.0 stars
Benefit Rating
4.0 stars
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The Delta Reserve Credit Card, issued by American Express®, is fit for Delta frequent flyers with good credit who want to earn miles with little effort.

Although the rewards program offers the standard one mile for every dollar spent on purchases, cardholders will be happy to know that they can earn two miles for every eligible dollar spent buying groceries, at drugstores, home improvement and hardware stores, gas stations, and for certain U.S. postal services. Cardholders can pay for all or part of their flight with miles earned through the Pay with Miles option.

For cardholders who are interested in earning miles more speedily, they will rack up to 10,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) after making their first purchase with the card. Cardholders will also earn up to 30,000 MQMs with Built-in Miles Boost(SM) for spending $30,000 in one year. If they spend $60,000 in a year, that will add an additional 15,000 MQMs and bonus miles toward their reward account.

MQMs can either be used towards upgrading to Medallion® status or passed on to friends and family members who have Delta SkyMiles® accounts of their own. Every year, cardholders will also be awarded a free companion certificate for domestic travel in either coach or first-class.

In addition to the bonus miles that can be earned, cardholders will have access to a wealth of American Express® benefits. Some of the conveniences offered include concierge services, car rental insurance, travel accident insurance, roadside assistance, and emergency services if a card is ever lost, Global Assist® access, and a year-end summary of all account activity. There are also a few protection services available to cardholders which includes extended warranties, purchase return and protection, and a fraud protection guarantee.

This card offers a reduced annual fee of $395 for eligible existing American Express cardmembers. Otherwise the basic annual fee is $450. Additional cards are available at the annual rate of $175 per card.

Bottom line, the Delta Reserve Credit Card is perfect for people who can spend enough to maximize the benefits of carrying the card. An ideal card carrier should not have a problem with the above average rates.

Most Attractive Feature: Bonus miles; points from partners can be transferred into miles
Least Attractive Feature: High annual fee


american_express Note: The review of this American Express card was updated on 09/01/2009 and is believed to be accurate during the update, however, information posted may have since changed. We strongly suggest that you carefully read the Terms and Conditions statement that accompanies the credit card application

Key Card Information
Introductory Rates and Terms
Intro Rate:9.99% APR During the First 12 Months of Cardmembership on Balance Transfers.
Applied Towards:Balance Transfers
Details:9.99% during the first 12 months of Cardmembership on balance transfers submitted on this application or received within the first 30 days of account opening.
Miscellaneous Rates and Terms
Credit Limits:n/a (Maximum)
Purchases APR:14.50%
Cash Advance APR:n/a
Finance Config:Average Daily Balance (including new purchases)
Grace Period:20 Days
Fees Associated with this Card
Annual Fee:$450*
*The annual fee will be $175 for qualified American Express cardmembers.
Add. Cardholders:$175
Late Payment Fee:n/a
Over-the-Limit Fee:$35
Cash Advance Fee:n/a
Balance Transfers:n/a

The Rewards Program Highlights
Optional Reward:No
Miles Per Dollar:1 Mile
Additional Miles:Cardholders can earn 2 miles per dollar for purchases at eligible supermarkets, drugstores, gas stations, home improvement and hardware stores, U.S. postal services, wireless phone bill payments, and Delta.
  Cardholders can redeem their miles to pay for all or part of their flight with Delta or give their miles to friends and family members.
Miles Compatible with Frequent Flyer Program:Yes
Expiration:n/a
Yearly Limit:n/a
First Purchase Bonus:Up to 20,000 Miles**
Annual Fee Bonus:Companion Certificate

Additional Highlights of Interest
Special Card Benefits and Features
  • Various Internet related account services.
  • Purchase protection.
  • Extended warranty on purchases.
  • Car rental loss and damage insurance.
  • Travel accident insurance.
  • Roadside assistance.
  • Access to concierge services.
  • Global Assist® Hotline.
  • Emergency card replacement.
  • Online year-end summary.
  • Purchase return protection.
  • Fraud protection.
  • See website for additional benefits.

Important Notes Regarding This Offer
See website for complete terms and conditions of card usage and application disclosure.

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