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Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex vs Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex comes from American Express at $650/yr; the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card from Barclays at $75/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 Amex is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($650 more in estimated value) than the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card's. Get the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex first; revisit the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureDelta SkyMiles Reserve AmexWyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card
Annual fee$650$75
Sign-up bonus100,000 miles45,000 points
Bonus value (est.)$1,100$450
Min spend to unlock bonus-$1,000 in 3 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressBarclays
Card categorytravelhotel
Best earning category (Travel)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
  • SkyClub access
  • First/Comfort+ companion cert
  • 100k miles bonus
  • Centurion access
  • 7,500 anniversary points
  • Platinum status
  • Vacasa redemptions
  • 4x gas + groceries
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Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex
$650/yr · 100,000 miles
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Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card
$75/yr · 45,000 points

Editorial take: Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex

Only worthwhile if you actually use Delta SkyClubs, the access alone is worth the fee for frequent Delta flyers. The upgraded companion cert (can be used on First/Comfort+) is a big perk over the standard Platinum version.

Editorial take: Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card

Underrated card for Vacasa rentals and Caesars properties (which take Wyndham points). The 7,500 anniversary points alone (~$75 in value) make the fee a wash; Platinum status adds late checkout and 15% bonus.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex or Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card?
The Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex has the bigger bonus, 100,000 miles, worth roughly $1,100, versus 45,000 points (~$450) on the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card.
Is the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex's $650 annual fee worth it compared to the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card?
Premium cards like the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex ($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 Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card at $75/yr trades some perks for a lower commitment.
Can I have both the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex and Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card?
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 Reserve Amex or the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: no published min spend. Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card: $1,000 in 3 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.