Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card vs. United Club Infinite Card
Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
Amex
United Club Infinite Card
Chase
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card and United Club Infinite Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card wins on first-year math and annual fee; United Club Infinite Card wins on earning ceiling and lounge access.
Pick the Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.
Who wins what
2 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 Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card is $345 cheaper to keep.
- Earning ceiling United Club Infinite Card
United Club Infinite Card earns more on its best category (11× vs 3×).
- Lounge access United Club Infinite Card
United Club Infinite Card includes lounge access; the other doesn't.
By the numbers
- Annual fee
- $350
- $695
- Welcome offer (typical value)
- $1,080
- $1,170
- First-year net
- +$730
- +$475
- Peak earning rate
- 3×
- 11×
- Top categories
- Airfare, Hotels Resorts, Dining
- Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
- Lounge access
- No
- United Club
- Travel insurance
- Yes
- Yes
- Elite status
- Yes
- No
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- None
- Reward currency
- Delta SkyMiles
- United MileagePlus
Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.