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Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Amex vs Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Amex comes from American Express at $150/yr; the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa from Chime at $0/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 Gold Business AmexChime Credit Builder Secured Visa
Annual fee$150$0
Sign-up bonus60,000 bonus milesNone
Bonus value (est.)-$0
Min spend to unlock bonus-$0 in 0 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressChime
Card categorybusinesssecured
Best earning category (Travel)2x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
  • Free checked bag
  • $200 flight credit
  • 2x on Delta + shipping
  • First year free
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    Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Amex
    $150/yr · 60,000 bonus miles
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    Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa
    $0/yr · None

    Editorial take: Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Amex

    A practical pick for small businesses that fly Delta. The free checked bag and priority boarding are the real perks; the 2x earning is merely okay.

    Editorial take: Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Amex or Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa?
    The Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa has a public bonus (None, worth roughly $0), while the Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Amex doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Amex's $150 annual fee worth it compared to the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa?
    At $150/yr, the Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Amex is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Amex and Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (American Express and Chime) 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 Gold Business Amex or the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Amex: no published min spend. Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa: $0 in 0 months. 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.