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Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card

4.3 / 5

Delta SkyMiles · Business card

A $650 card that only pays for itself if the business flies Delta often enough to use the Sky Club visits, the companion certificate, and the annual credits. Earning outside Delta is weak at 1x to 1.5x, and SkyMiles cannot be transferred elsewhere.

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At a glance

Welcome bonus: 200,000 miles; Spend $20,000 in 6 months
Annual fee: $650; Year-one and ongoing
Purchase APR: 19.49% to 28.49%; No intro APR
FX fee: None

Editorial

Our take

Verdict

Pros & cons

Pros

15 Delta Sky Club visits a year, unlimited after $75,000 of spend
Companion Certificate each year after renewal
Up to $610 in Resy, rideshare, and Delta Stays credits per year
No foreign transaction fees

Cons

$650 annual fee, plus $175 per additional Reserve Business Card
Only 1x miles outside Delta, transit, shipping, and office supply
SkyMiles have no transfer partners and a variable redemption value

Earnings

Earn rates

Category	Rate	Notes
Delta purchases	3x miles	Every eligible dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta.
Transit & commuting	1.5x miles	Eligible transit purchases, including rideshares and taxicabs.
US shipping	1.5x miles	U.S. shipping providers.
US office supply stores	1.5x miles	U.S. office supply stores.
All other purchases	1x miles	Rises to 1.5 miles on all eligible purchases for the rest of the year after $150,000 in purchases in a year.

Benefits

Key benefits

Delta Sky Club visits

15 Delta Sky Club visits each Medallion Year when flying Delta, plus unlimited access after $75,000 in purchases in a calendar year.

Centurion Lounge access

Complimentary access to The Centurion Lounge and Escape Lounges when the Delta flight is booked with the Card.

Annual Companion Certificate

A Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip each year after Card renewal.

Annual statement credits

$240 Resy credit, $120 rideshare credit, and up to $250 in Delta Stays credits per year, each requiring enrollment or eligible bookings.

MQD Headstart and MQD Boost

$2,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year, plus $1 MQD for every $10 of Card purchases.

Fit

Who this is best for

Businesses whose staff fly Delta regularly
Owners who want Sky Club and Centurion Lounge access on Delta itineraries
Companies working toward Medallion status through card spend

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the Delta Reserve Business Amex welcome bonus?

You can earn 200,000 bonus miles after you make $20,000 or more (the "Threshold Amount") in eligible purchases on your Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership starting from the date that your account is opened.

Does the Delta Reserve Business Amex charge an annual fee?

Yes. The annual fee is $650 every year.

Does the Delta Reserve Business Amex have a foreign transaction fee?

No. The Delta Reserve Business Amex charges no foreign transaction fee, so it works well for international purchases.

What APR does the Delta Reserve Business Amex charge?

The purchase APR is 19.49% to 28.49% variable.

Who is the Delta Reserve Business Amex best for?

Businesses whose staff fly Delta regularly. Owners who want Sky Club and Centurion Lounge access on Delta itineraries. Companies working toward Medallion status through card spend.

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