The Delta SkyMiles Platinum from American Express has a $350 annual fee and earns 3x miles on Delta and hotels, 2x at restaurants and US supermarkets, and 1x on everything else. Its headline perk is an annual companion certificate, plus first and second free checked bags and 15% off award bookings. Figures are as of 2026. Confirm the current fee and welcome offer at American Express.
What the Delta SkyMiles Platinum earns
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Annual fee | $350 |
| Delta and hotels | 3x miles |
| Restaurants and US supermarkets | 2x miles |
| Everything else | 1x mile |
| Companion certificate | Annual, domestic Main Cabin, confirm terms |
| Checked bags | First and second bag free on Delta |
The perks and details
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The standout is the annual companion certificate, good for a domestic Main Cabin round trip where you pay only the taxes and fees for the companion. You also get free first and second checked bags on Delta, Main Cabin 1 boarding, 15% off award bookings, MQD Headstart toward Medallion status, a Delta Stays credit, and no foreign transaction fees. Confirm the current perks and companion certificate terms at American Express.
The fee math
The fee is $350. The companion certificate alone can be worth more than that if you use it on a pricier domestic route, and the free bags and 15% award discount add more. The math only works if you actually use the certificate, so be honest about that. Confirm the current fee and any welcome offer at American Express. Each Amex card pays its bonus once under the Amex once per lifetime rule.
Compare the Delta cards
See how the Platinum compares with the Gold and Reserve.
Who it fits and who it does not
It fits a regular Delta flyer who takes at least one domestic trip with a companion each year and checks bags. It fits less if you cannot use the companion certificate, where the cheaper Gold makes more sense, or if you want lounge access, which needs the Reserve. Confirm current terms at American Express.
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FAQ
What is the Delta SkyMiles Platinum annual fee?
$350. Confirm the current fee and any welcome offer at American Express.
How does the Delta Platinum companion certificate work?
It is an annual certificate for a domestic Main Cabin round trip where you pay only the companion taxes and fees; terms and eligible fare classes apply. Confirm current terms at American Express.
Do you get free checked bags with the Delta Platinum?
Yes, a free first and second checked bag on Delta flights for you and companions on the reservation. Confirm current terms at American Express.
Last reviewed October 2026. We verify every rule, ratio, and figure against issuer terms and current reporting, and date each one. See our editorial standards for how we research and correct guides.
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