Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express vs. Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card
Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.
Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express
Amex
Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card
Amex
Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express and Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.
Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express wins on annual fee and earning ceiling; Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card wins on first-year math and foreign transactions.
Pick the Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.
Who wins what
2 vs 2- First-year math Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.
- Annual fee Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express
Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express is $150 cheaper to keep.
- Earning ceiling Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express
Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express earns more on its best category (3× vs 2×).
- Foreign transactions Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.
By the numbers
- Annual fee
- Free
- $150
- Welcome offer (typical value)
- $200
- $960
- First-year net
- +$200
- +$810
- Peak earning rate
- 3×
- 2×
- Top categories
- U.S. Supermarkets, U.S. Online Retail, Gas
- Dining, U.S. Supermarkets, Airfare
- Lounge access
- No
- No
- Travel insurance
- Yes
- Yes
- Elite status
- No
- No
- Foreign transaction fee
- 2.70%
- None
- Reward currency
- Cashback
- Delta SkyMiles
Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.