[Targeted] American Express Platinum Delta SkyMiles Upgrade Offer

Update 9/23/19: Another link to try. Hat tip to US Credit Cards 101

The Offer

Direct link to offer

  • Upgrade to the Platinum Delta Skymiles card and spend $2,000 within the first 3 months and receive 25,000 bonus miles

Card Details

  • Annual fee of $195 not waived first year
  • Card earns at the following rates:
    • 2x miles on all purchases made directly with Delta
    • 1x miles on all other purchases
  • Receive another 10,000 MQM after you spend $25,000 or more within a calendar year and an additional 10,000 MQM when you spend $50,000 or more within a calendar year for a total of 20,000 MQM (plus the sign up bonus)
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Receive a Domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year upon renewal of your Card (Payment of the government imposed taxes and fees of no more than $75 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments) is required)

Our Verdict

Not really worth considering for most people due to the fact the annual fee is not waived.  If you have questions about American Express upgrade offers they will be answered hereGeneral questions about American Express answered here.

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JT
JT (@guest_814227)
September 24, 2019 17:03

I took this offer, upgraded from the blue card. 250k points is more than the AF, and you don’t open a new line of credit. I’m trying to get under 5/25, so upgrades are all I can do for now.

Nate
Nate (@guest_813828)
September 24, 2019 00:23
Gibunono
Gibunono (@guest_820270)
October 8, 2019 03:42

Nate, how did you generate these links?

Nate
Nate (@guest_813822)
September 24, 2019 00:13

Looks like we also can choose to upgrade to Reserve Delta($450) through this link! Two options, awesome!

ZP
ZP (@guest_813731)
September 23, 2019 21:47

nice.

Matt
Matt (@guest_799388)
August 16, 2019 19:29

I’m considering this, as when I try to apply they tell me I’m not eligible for welcome bonus due to my history, etc. with them… might as well get something.

Pahanin
Pahanin (@guest_799346)
August 16, 2019 17:13

Not something I’d think twice about, but I’m certain someone out there was suckered and took the upgrade or was a small spender in need of a quick 25k to bring their travel agenda to reality.

John
John (@guest_799338)
August 16, 2019 16:46

This might be the worst offer to date.

Andrew D
Andrew D (@guest_799288)
August 16, 2019 15:03

Seeing a similar but worse off on my Delta Business Gold:

Earn 15,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 in purchases on the Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Business Credit Card within the first three months of Card Membership. Annual fee not waived.

 William Charles

diggityDAWG
diggityDAWG (@guest_799203)
August 16, 2019 12:43

WEAK.

Only worthwhile if giving same points as sign up and/or waiving the annual fee.

MTPDC
MTPDC (@guest_799189)
August 16, 2019 12:21

The terms don’t seem to exclude current or past holders of the Delta Platinum card from receiving the miles, but maybe I missed it?

chong786
chong786 (@guest_799199)
August 16, 2019 12:36

download the T&C , control + F , search for ” Welcome offer not available to applicants who have or have had this Card “

Bubbleheadbee
Bubbleheadbee (@guest_813728)
September 23, 2019 21:44

Did it and did not find any mention of welcome offer being withheld for previous card holders…so this looks like a NLL offer. Could someone else second check me please?