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Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express®

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  • Earn 20,000 bonus SkyMiles(R) (including 5,000 Medallion Qualification Miles) after first purchase and another 2,500 for adding an Additional Cardmember
  • Earn one companion Coach Class ticket each year upon renewal
  • Earn at least 1 mile for every eligible dollar spent
  • Miles never expire and there is no cap on the miles you can earn
 
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Why This Card?

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The Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express allows you to earn 1 mile per dollar on most purchases and 2 miles per dollar with many participating retailers. With your first purchase on the card, you'll earn 20,000 SkyMiles and 5,000 Medallion Qualification Miles. While SkyMiles can be used to redeem free airline tickets, Medallion Qualification Miles are used for earning Medallion elite status: Silver, Gold or Platinum. Medallion status comes with many perks, including free upgrades to first or business class, priority boarding and free access to Delta's Crown Room lounges. For a more immediate benefit, this card will award you with one free companion coach airline ticket annually. There is an annual fee of $150.



Updated: Jan 2010
Ongoing AprAnnual FeeCredit Needed
14.50%$150Very Good

Rates & Term Details

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Basic APR14.50%
Cash Advance APROn application
Default APROn application
Annual Fee$150
Grace Period25 days
Min. Finance Charge$0.50
Late Fee$19 to $39
Overlimit Fee$35
Foreign Purchase
Universal DefaultUnknown
Sign Up FeeNone

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