get 60,000 bonus miles after $2,000 in purchases in the first three months after opening a new account, plus an additional 10,000 miles after the first cardmember anniversary. The Points Guy values Delta SkyMiles at 1.2 cents each, so 60,000 bonus miles is worth about $720 in travel. Keep in mind that this is a limited-time welcome bonus — you must apply by April 1.
For purchases at Delta, this card gives you 2 miles per dollar. The card recently added 2x miles on spending at US supermarkets and restaurants as well — this makes the more competitive with other rewards credit cards, and makes the card a better option for everyday spending.When you look at the other benefits you get when traveling with Delta, more value emerges.Cardholders get their first checked bag free, worth $30 each way. If you take two round-trip flights per year, this benefit alone pays for the card's annual fee.