Increased Credit Card Bonuses for Delta and Marriott Cards Can Help With Your Upcoming Travel Costs
American Express is offering increased sign-up bonuses on all of its Delta SkyMiles credit cards and Amex and Chase have increased bonuses on their Marriott credit cards, as well.
So, if you want to build your SkyMiles or Marriott Bonvoy balances, this might be a great opportunity.
However, be aware that while SkyMiles have always offered questionable value as compared to other airlines’ miles, recent devaluations have made SkyMiles even less appealing, especially for overseas, business and first-class redemptions.
Although, value can still be found for domestic, economy class travel.
And, Delta has just introduced a “sweetener” for Delta credit card holders that provides a 15% discount on the number of SkyMiles required to book award travel. This doesn’t completely make up for inflated award pricing, but it does help.
Marriott has devalued as well, making a points-pricing check of properties at which you want to stay a wise move before signing up for a card. However, if you’re planning 6 nights at Marriott properties anytime through January 31, 2023, that will make these bonuses even more attractive. See individual Marriott cards for info.
Here are the details on the current American Express Delta SkyMiles credit card bonuses and the Amex and Chase Marriott cards.
The Delta increased bonuses are good through August 2, 2023.
The Marriott bonus offers are good through August 9, 2023.
DELTA SKYMILES CREDIT CARD SIGN-UP BONUSES
Before jumping on these sign-up bonuses, remember that American Express has one of the most strict sign-up bonus restrictions of all credit card issuers. If you’ve received the sign-up bonus for a specific card in the past, you will not be able to get the sign-up bonus again. There are exceptions; however, they’re typically targeted so you’d know if you could bypass this Amex rule.
Also, all three American Express Delta SkyMiles cards have business card versions that are considered separate products from the personal cards, allowing those who have a business or a “business” to receive the business card’s sign-up bonus even if he or she has received the personal card’s bonus in the past.
Now, on to the current deals.
Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card
Earn 65,000 SkyMiles after spending $2,000 within the first 6 months from card approval.
Ongoing Earning
- 2x SkyMiles per dollar spent on dining
- 2x SkyMiles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets
- 2x SkyMiles per dollar spent on Delta purchases
- 1x SkyMile on all other purchases
Annual Fee
$0 intro annual fee the first year, then $99 per year.
Business Card Version Link – 70,000 SkyMiles after spending $3,000 within 3 months. Ongoing earning structure is different and can be viewed at link above.
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
Earn 85,000 SkyMiles after spending $4,000 within the first 6 months from card approval.
Ongoing Earning
- 3x SkyMiles per dollar spent on Delta purchases
- 3x SkyMiles per dollar spent on hotels
- 2x SkyMiles per dollar spent on dining
- 2x SkyMiles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets
- 1x SkyMile per dollar spent on all other purchases
Annual Fee
$250 (not waived the first year – will appear on first statement)
Business Card Version Link – 90,000 SkyMiles after spending $4,000 within 3 months. Check link for earning structure.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card
Earn 85,000 SkyMiles after spending $6,000 within 6 months from card approval.
The Reserve card’s focus is on frequent travelers, providing status boosting benefits and “miles” as well as Delta Sky Club lounge access. See the card’s description for details.
Ongoing Earning
- 3x SkyMiles on Delta purchases
- 1x SkyMile on all other purchases
Annual Fee
$550 – not waived
Business Card Version Link – 100,000 SkyMiles after spending $6,000 within 3 months. Check link for earning structure.
Again, all of these Delta SkyMiles increased sign-up bonuses end August 2, 2023.
Referral Bonuses
Most credit cards, Delta SkyMiles Amex cards included, provide referral bonuses when a current cardholder provides a referral link to someone else who applies through that link and is approved. Bonus amounts vary by card. If you have a Delta Amex, offer interested friends/family your referral link so that you can earn bonus SkyMiles for their approvals. And, use someone else’s referral link if you’re applying for a new card to give them some extra miles or points.
The links in the above text are our referral links. Thank you if you use our links to apply.
Very Important Referral Bonus Detail – Referral links don’t always provide the best currently available sign-up bonuses. Always make sure the bonus you’re seeing from a referral link is the best advertised bonus before you apply. If it’s not the best, skip the referral link and go for the offer that’ll provide you the most points or miles.
Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card
Earn 125,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after spending $5,000 in purchases within 6 months from card approval. Plus, earn 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after you stay 6 eligible paid nights at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy through January 31, 2024.
Ongoing Earning
- 6x Bonvoy points at hotels participating in the Bonvoy program
- 4x Bonvoy points at restaurants and supermarkets
- 2x Bonvoy points on all other spend
Annual Fee
$250
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card
Earn 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after spending $6,000 in purchases within 6 months from card approval. Plus, earn 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after you stay 6 eligible paid nights at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy through January 31, 2024.
Ongoing Earning
- 6x Bonvoy points at hotels participating in the Bonvoy program
- 3x Bonvoy points at restaurants
- 3x Bonvoy points on flights booked directly with airlines
- 2x Bonvoy points on all other spend
Annual Fee
$650
View the benefits associated with this card and its $650 annual fee at the link above. A few include a $300 dining statement credit, a $100 Marriott property credit and a free night award.
Chase Marriott Cards – the links below do not provide us a referral bonus.
Earn 75,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after spending $3,000 within the first 6 months from card approval. Plus, earn 50,000 bonus points after you stay 6 eligible paid nights at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy® through January 31, 2024.
Ongoing Earning
- 6x Bonvoy points at hotels participating in the Bonvoy program
- 3x Bonvoy points at restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations on the first $6,000 in combined purchases each year
- 2x Bonvoy points on all other spend
Annual Fee
$95
Earn 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after spending $1,000 within the first 6 months from card approval. Plus, earn 50,000 bonus points after you stay 6 eligible paid nights at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy® through January 31, 2024.
Ongoing Earning
- 3x Bonvoy points at hotels participating in the Bonvoy program
- 2x Bonvoy points on travel purchases (airfare, taxis, trains, etc.)
- 1x Bonvoy point on all other purchases
Annual Fee
No annual fee
WRAP UP
All of the Delta SkyMiles credit cards are currently offering pretty nice sign-up bonuses.
The key, however, will come when you try to redeem those miles for actual travel. Exactly what will those increased bonuses get you?
The same applies to the Marriott bonuses. Most are higher than normal, but the real increased bonus is if you can meet the 6 nights of stays before January 31, 2024, to grab the extra 50,000 Marriott points.
Look at all these cards with a discerning eye before applying.
You might find other travel rewards cards are a better option for your travel goals.
