Head to head

Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card vs. TD Cash Credit 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

TD Cash Credit Card

TD Bank

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 foreign transactions; TD Cash Credit Card wins on annual fee.

Pick the Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card if year-one math is your priority; take the TD Cash Credit 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 TD Cash Credit Card

    TD Cash Credit Card 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
$350
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,080
—
First-year net
+$730
+$0
Peak earning rate
3×
3×
Top categories
Airfare, Dining, Hotels Resorts
Selected Second Category, Selected Top Category
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
Delta SkyMiles
TD Rewards Points

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