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Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex vs United Club Infinite Card

Both are travel travel cards. The Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex comes from American Express at $650/yr; the United Club Infinite Card from Chase at $695/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 Reserve AmexUnited Club Infinite Card
Annual fee$650$695
Sign-up bonus100,000 miles80,000 miles (up to 90,000 with authorized user)
Bonus value (est.)$1,100$1,120
Min spend to unlock bonus-$5,000 in 3 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressChase
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Travel)3x2x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
  • SkyClub access
  • First/Comfort+ companion cert
  • 100k miles bonus
  • Centurion access
  • United Club access
  • 4x on United
  • Hyatt Discoverist
  • Priority everything
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Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex
$650/yr · 100,000 miles
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United Club Infinite Card
$695/yr · 80,000 miles (up to 90,000 with authorized user)

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: United Club Infinite Card

Worth it only for frequent United flyers who use the clubs regularly. At $695, you need to visit the club 15+ times a year to break even on lounge access alone.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex or United Club Infinite Card?
The United Club Infinite Card has the bigger bonus, 80,000 miles (up to 90,000 with authorized user), worth roughly $1,120, versus 100,000 miles (~$1,100) on the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex.
Is the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex's $650 annual fee worth it compared to the United Club Infinite 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 United Club Infinite Card at $695/yr trades some perks for a lower commitment.
Can I have both the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex and United Club Infinite Card?
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 United Club Infinite Card first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: no published min spend. United Club Infinite Card: $5,000 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.