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Delta SkyMiles® Blue Card review

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Annual Fee
$0.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99% ‐ 29.99% (Variable)
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99% ‐ 29.99% (Variable)
Balance Transfer
-
Balance Transfer
-
Rewards
1 - 2 Miles
Rewards
1 - 2 Miles
Signup Bonus
10000 miles (after spending $1,000)
Signup Bonus
10000 miles (after spending $1,000)


7.7/10
Informr score
The Delta SkyMiles® Blue Card currently has an Informr score of 7.7 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 31 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


Delta SkyMiles® Blue Card is typically available to those with good credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of USA

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

What the Critics Are Saying...


The Points Guy
The Points Guy

The Delta SkyMiles Blue is worth it for those who only fly with the airline a few times a year.

- Chris Nelson, Liz Hund, The Points Guy
AwardWallet
AwardWallet

If you don't fly Delta regularly or are just starting in the points and miles hobby, then the Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card is an excellent starting point. The card provides a decent set of benefits and a fair welcome bonus without the commitment of an annual fee. While it lacks the ben...

- Dan Miller, AwardWallet
The Ascent
The Ascent

A suitable option for consumers who don't want to pay an annual fee -- but the perks are limited compared to most travel cards.

- Lyle Daly, The Ascent
MyBankTracker
MyBankTracker

The Delta SkyMiles Blue Credit Card is designed for people who want to earn miles toward Delta flights. The Delta SkyMiles Blue Credit Card doesn't come with as many travel benefits as some other travel rewards card options. And the introductory miles bonus offer is on the smaller side as well. But...

- Rebecca Lake, MyBankTracker
CreditCards.com
CreditCards.com

You can earn miles at a fairly high rate with this no-annual-fee airline card, but you can find several flexible travel cards — and even a few cash back cards — that offer more flexible and more valuable rewards.

- Emily Sherman, CreditCards.com

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 20.99% ‐ 29.99% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Balance Transfer Interest Rate
Cash Advance Interest Rate 29.99% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $0.00
Balance Transfer Fee
Cash Advance Fee 5%

Minimum of $10

Foreign Transaction Fee $0.00
Over Limit Fee $0.00
Late Payment Fee $40.00

Maximum

Promotions
Sign up bonus 10000 miles after spending $1,000

On purchases within the first 6 months.

Rewards
All Purchases 1 mile for $1 spent
Restaurants 2 miles for $1 spent
Gas No
Groceries No
Hotels No
Travel 2 miles for $1 spent

On eligible purchases made directly with Delta.

Pharmacy No
Bills No
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders Yes
Travel Accident Insurance No
Car Rental Insurance Yes
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty Yes
Purchase Protection Yes
Zero Liability Yes
No Foreign Transaction Fees Yes
Emergency Assistance Yes
Concierge Service No
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection Yes
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments No
Virtual Cards Yes
Additional Benefits
  • 20% Back On In-flight Purchases
  • Global Assist® Hotline
  • Entertainment Access®
  • Complimentary ShopRunner Membership
Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age 18
Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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