Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card vs Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card or Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card?

The Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card has a public bonus (10,000 Delta SkyMiles, worth roughly $110), while the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card doesn't advertise one right now.

Is the Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card?

The Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card's $250 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card's benefits to clear $250 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card.

Can I have both the Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card and Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card?

Yes, though both are issued by American Express so the same issuer-specific application rules apply (Chase 5/24 if applicable, Amex once-per-lifetime bonus, etc.). 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 Blue American Express Card or the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card first?

Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card: $1,000 spend in 6 months. Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card: $5,000 in 6 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.