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Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card review: Great for casual Delta flyers

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The Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card has a higher annual fee than other mid-tier airline cards.

The card offers double miles on a few spending categories, including eligible dining and grocery purchases.

After you spend $ 10,000 in a calendar year , you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.

The Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card can be worth considering if you travel frequently and prefer Delta to other airlines.

American Express is widely accepted within the U.S. , though it's not entirely on par with Visa and Mastercard .

While the card doesn't charge a foreign transaction fee, American Express can have spotty acceptance abroad.

The Platinum Card from American Express charges an eye-watering $ 695 annual fee, but it offers more than $1,500 in potential annual value.

One of the most notable features is its airport lounge access, which includes several lounge networks.

The card also offers an application fee credit toward Global Entry or TSA PreCheck , Hertz Five Star status.