Head to head

Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card vs. JetBlue Card

On the criteria below, Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card

Amex

JetBlue Card

Barclays

At a glance

Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card wins on first-year math and travel insurance; JetBlue Card wins on annual fee.

Pick the Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card if year-one math is your priority; take the JetBlue Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

2 vs 1 (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 JetBlue Card

    JetBlue Card is $350 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

  • Travel insurance Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card

    Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$350
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,080
First-year net
+$730
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Airfare, Hotels Resorts, Dining
Jetblue Purchases, Dining, Grocery Stores
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Delta SkyMiles
JetBlue TrueBlue

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.