Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express vs. Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
On the criteria below, Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.
Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express
Amex
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
Amex
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.
Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express wins on annual fee; Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card wins on first-year math and foreign transactions.
Pick the Delta SkyMiles Platinum 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
1 vs 2 (1 tie)- First-year math Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Platinum 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 $350 cheaper to keep.
- Earning ceiling Tie
Same peak earning rate.
- Foreign transactions Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.
By the numbers
- Annual fee
- Free
- $350
- Welcome offer (typical value)
- $200
- $1,080
- First-year net
- +$200
- +$730
- Peak earning rate
- 3×
- 3×
- Top categories
- Gas, U.S. Online Retail, U.S. Supermarkets
- Airfare, Dining, Hotels Resorts
- Lounge access
- No
- No
- Travel insurance
- Yes
- Yes
- Elite status
- No
- Yes
- 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.