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Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card vs Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card comes from American Express at $0/yr; the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard from Barclays at $99/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureDelta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express CardHawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard
Annual fee$0$99
Sign-up bonus10,000 Delta SkyMilesNot advertised
Bonus value (est.)$110-
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 6 mo-
IssuerAmerican ExpressBarclays
Card categorybusinesstravel
Best earning category (Delta)2x1x
Transfer partnersdelta-skymilesNone
Headline benefits
  • $0 annual fee
  • 2X Delta + 2X restaurants
  • 20% off Delta in-flight
  • No foreign transaction fees
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    Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card
    $0/yr · 10,000 Delta SkyMiles
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    Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard
    $99/yr ·

    Editorial take: Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card

    The $0 annual fee Delta business card. Holds the SkyMiles relationship alive at zero cost and earns 2X on Delta + restaurants. For business owners flying Delta even occasionally, the $150 Gold Business's first-bag-free and 2X shipping/advertising categories usually justify the upgrade.

    Editorial take: Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card or Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard?
    The Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card has a public bonus (10,000 Delta SkyMiles, worth roughly $110), while the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard?
    The Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard's $99 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard's benefits to clear $99 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 Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (American Express and Barclays) the application rules don't conflict. 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 Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard 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. Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard: no published min spend. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.