There is no secret that you can earn Delta Gold status and all the benefits, like complimentary upgrades, by simply meeting required spending on the Delta Reserve Credit Card from American Express. But I just learned the best available offer comes with 10,000 Medallion Qualifying Miles (that count towards status) AND 10,000 RDMs (that count towards redeeming miles for flights) by simply obtaining the card and making your first purchase.
See airline credit card offers page for current offers.
UPDATE: If you cannot see the offer in THIS LINK, try clearing your internet browser history & cache. I initially couldn’t see the offer, but after clearing my cache I was able to see the increased mileage amount as illustrated in the picture below. This will help to ensure you see the offer with increased 10,000 RDMs after first purchase. Expired
Delta Reserve Credit Card Earns 10,000 MQMs – expired
Bottom Line
The extra 10,000 RDM SkyMiles is worth a conservative $100 if you value Delta SkyMiles at atleast $0.01 per mile. So in my view, this offsets the annual fee by $100 in value obtained through the card.
I will update my airline credit card offers page to reflect this latest offer with increased mileage. See this page for the current offers.
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Do you still get a companion certificate with the reserve card?
Hi Corey – Yes.
I signed up for biz and personal in 2012, December and got both MQM/RDM
I also have signed up for both cards a couple of times and have always received both the rdms and mqms.
What if I currently have the Delta Gold Amex?
I applied for Reserve Biz in January, got both MQM & RDM. I did not go looking for this special offer, but don’t recall exactly where I applied. Anyhow just wanted to note Biz has it as well. I prefer the business card and think to cancel my personal soon, the OPEN savings are occasionally worthwhile.
If there similar link for the business version of this card? Thanks
I wish AA/Citi can make same offer since not a big fan of delta redemption option.
When i click on your links, I am brought to a generic benefits page. Clicking thru to the Delta Reserve card only brings up the 10,000 MQM bonus, njo RDM mention. (I have cleared cache, didn’t help)
How about an mqm bonus offer for those upgrading a Delta Platinum to Delta reserve. I saw a 5k offer a few weeks ago but now it’s nowhere to be found! Help me oh CC guru!
Hi Steven – It doesn’t hurt to call and ask if you qualify for one.