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Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card vs USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card comes from American Express at $650/yr; the USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum from USAA at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($840 more in estimated value) than the USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum's. Get the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card first; revisit the USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureDelta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express CardUSAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum
Annual fee$650$0
Sign-up bonus70,000 milesNone
Bonus value (est.)$840$0
Min spend to unlock bonus$6,000 in 6 mo$0 in 0 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressUSAA
Card categoryairlinerewards
Best earning category (Delta)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
  • 15 Sky Club visits/year
  • First-class companion cert
  • $20/mo resy credit
  • MQD Headstart
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    Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card
    $650/yr · 70,000 miles
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    USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum
    $0/yr · None

    Editorial take: Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card

    Premium Delta business. Sky Club + first-class companion cert combined typically cover the fee for couples on a single trip. Stack with personal Delta Reserve only if you really want unlimited Sky Club.

    Editorial take: USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card or USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum?
    The Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card has the bigger bonus, 70,000 miles, worth roughly $840, versus None (~$0) on the USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum.
    Is the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card's $650 annual fee worth it compared to the USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum?
    Premium cards like the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card ($650/yr) earn their fee through credits, travel, dining, lounge access, statement reimbursements. If you'd actively use $650+ of those credits, the math works. The USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum at $0/yr trades some perks for a lower commitment.
    Can I have both the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card and USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (American Express and USAA) 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 Reserve Business American Express Card or the USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card: $6,000 spend in 6 months. USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum: $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.