Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card vs. Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card
On the criteria below, Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card wins 2 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
Amex
Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card
Chase
Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card wins 2 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card wins on first-year math; Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card wins on annual fee and earning ceiling.
Pick the Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.
Who wins what
1 vs 2- First-year math Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.
- Annual fee Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card
Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card is $121 cheaper to keep.
- Earning ceiling Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card
Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card earns more on its best category (4× vs 3×).
By the numbers
- Annual fee
- $350
- $229
- Welcome offer (typical value)
- $1,080
- —
- First-year net
- +$730
- $-229
- Peak earning rate
- 3×
- 4×
- Top categories
- Airfare, Hotels Resorts, Dining
- Airfare, Gas, Dining
- Lounge access
- No
- No
- Travel insurance
- Yes
- Yes
- Elite status
- Yes
- No
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- None
- Reward currency
- Delta SkyMiles
- Southwest Rapid Rewards
Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.