Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card vs. Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
American Express
4.1
Free first checked bag. 2x on Delta, restaurants, supermarkets.
Full review →Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
American Express
4.6
6% at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/yr). 6% on select streaming.
Full review →WealthSpott Verdict
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.
Feature
Delta SkyMiles® Gold
Blue Cash Preferred®
Annual Fee
$150/yr
$95/yr Best
Sign-up Bonus
40,000 miles
$350
Rewards Rate
1x-2x
1%-6%
Rewards Type
Miles
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 12 months
Regular APR
21.49%-29.49% Variable
19.24%-29.99% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None Best
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
Pros
- Free first checked bag on Delta ($60+ per round trip)
- Priority boarding on Delta flights
- 2x on Delta, restaurants, and supermarkets
- No foreign transaction fee
Cons
- $150 annual fee
- Miles tied to Delta only
- Modest everyday earning rate (1x)
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Pros
- 6% back at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/year)
- 6% on select streaming subscriptions
- $0 intro annual fee for first year
Cons
- $95 annual fee after first year
- 6% grocery bonus caps at $6,000/year
- Foreign transaction fee
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