AMEX Delta cardholders can now refer friends for these offers: if the friend is approved, the referrer can earn 15,000 miles + $100 if they hold the Delta Gold card, or 20,000 miles + $100 if they hold the Delta Platinum card. To trigger the $100, you need to make one Delta purchase within three months. Eligible purchases include onboard purchases, checked bag fees, award ticket taxes and fees, and gift cards. It looks like AMEX is really pushing referrals while also encouraging cardholders to spend more themselves.
Note that it does not matter which card you refer. If you hold the Gold card, the bonus is 15,000 + $100, and you can refer all Delta personal and business cards.
- Gold card referral screenshot
- Platinum card referral
That said, the current welcome bonuses on these two Delta cards are indeed pretty solid, so if you need more miles, this could be a good time to apply.
First two checked bags free; Delta flight perks, plus $100 hotel reimbursement each year
- Welcome bonus: Up to 80,000 miles (spend $2,000 in six months)
- Rewards: Delta purchases, supermarkets, restaurants 2x; everything else 1x
- Redemption: Redeem for Delta flights and SkyTeam partner award tickets; 15% off redemptions
- Annual fee: $150（Annual fee waived for the first year）
- Apply now>>
First two checked bags free; $390 in annual reimbursement + a companion ticket, solid Delta perks
- Welcome bonus: 80,000 miles (spend $4,000 in 6 months) + 20,000 miles (spend another $2,000 in 6 months)
- Rewards: Delta purchases, hotel purchases 3x, restaurants and supermarkets 2x, everything else 1x
- Redemption: Can be redeemed for Delta flights and SkyTeam partner flight tickets; redemptions get 15% off
- Annual fee: $350（Some legacy cardholders: $250）
- Apply now>>