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Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex vs Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex comes from American Express at $650/yr; the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful from Chase at $250/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 ($1,100 more in estimated value) than the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful's. Get the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex first; revisit the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureDelta SkyMiles Reserve AmexMarriott Bonvoy Bountiful
Annual fee$650$250
Sign-up bonus100,000 miles85,000 Bonus Points
Bonus value (est.)$1,100-
Min spend to unlock bonus-$4,000 in 3 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressChase
Card categorytravelhotel
Best earning category (Travel)3x6x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
  • SkyClub access
  • First/Comfort+ companion cert
  • 100k miles bonus
  • Centurion access
  • 50k free night cert
  • Gold status
  • 6x at Marriott
  • Platinum at $60k spend
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Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex
$650/yr · 100,000 miles
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Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful
$250/yr · 85,000 Bonus 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: Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful

Mid-tier Marriott card. The 50k free night cert can pay for the fee on a single stay at a Cat 5 property, but Hyatt is a more valuable program for most people, consider that card first.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex or Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful?
The Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex has a public bonus (100,000 miles, worth roughly $1,100), while the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful doesn't advertise one right now.
Is the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex's $650 annual fee worth it compared to the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful?
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 Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful at $250/yr trades some perks for a lower commitment.
Can I have both the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex and Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful?
Yes, since they're from different issuers (American Express and Chase) 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 Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: no published min spend. Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful: $4,000 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.