Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card vs The Platinum Card from Amex

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card or The Platinum Card from Amex?

The The Platinum Card from Amex has the bigger bonus, 175,000 points, worth roughly $3,500, versus 10,000 Delta SkyMiles (~$110) on the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card.

Is the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the The Platinum Card from Amex?

The Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the The Platinum Card from Amex's $895 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the The Platinum Card from Amex's benefits to clear $895 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card.

Can I have both the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card and The Platinum Card from Amex?

Yes, though both are issued by American Express so the same issuer-specific application rules apply (Chase 5/24 if applicable, Amex once-per-lifetime bonus, etc.). Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.

Should I get the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card or the The Platinum Card from Amex first?

Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card: $1,000 spend in 6 months. The Platinum Card from Amex: $12,000 in 6 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.