Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card vs. American Express Green Card
Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.
Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card
Amex
American Express Green Card
Amex
Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card and American Express Green Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.
Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card wins on first-year math; American Express Green Card wins on earning ceiling.
Pick the Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card if year-one math is your priority.
Who wins what
1 vs 1 (1 tie)- First-year math Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.
- Annual fee Tie
Same annual fee.
- Earning ceiling American Express Green Card
American Express Green Card earns more on its best category (3× vs 2×).
By the numbers
- Annual fee
- $150
- $150
- Welcome offer (typical value)
- $960
- $640
- First-year net
- +$810
- +$490
- Peak earning rate
- 2×
- 3×
- Top categories
- Dining, U.S. Supermarkets, Airfare
- Dining Worldwide, Transit, Travel
- Lounge access
- No
- No
- Travel insurance
- Yes
- Yes
- Elite status
- No
- No
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- None
- Reward currency
- Delta SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards
Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.