Delta Reserve Benefits
Turn Every Trip Into a New Adventure
Plan your next adventure with booking benefits that help you get more from every trip.
Companion Certificate
Receive a Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main round-trip flight within the U.S. and to Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central America each year after renewal of your Card.
*The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.
TakeOff 15
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Card Members save 15% when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app.
Here's how:
- Visit delta.com or the Fly Delta app and log in to your Delta SkyMiles account.
- Choose “Shop with Miles” when searching for Delta flights for your itinerary.
- The 15% miles discount will automatically be reflected.
*Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees
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Upgrade Priority + Complimentary Upgrade List
As a Card Member, you will receive upgrade priority
Not a Medallion Member? Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members.
Get closer to Delta Medallion® Status with Card benefits that help you earn toward your next tier.
MQD Headstart
Keep climbing toward what’s next
With MQD Headstart, you can receive $2,500 Medallion® Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and get closer to elevated Status for next Medallion Qualification Year.
MQD BOOST
Earn extra on everyday purchases
Earn $1 Medallion® Qualification Dollar for each $10 of purchases made with your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card in a calendar year and get a boost toward achieving elevated Medallion Status for next Medallion Qualification Year.
$200 Delta Stays Credit
Elevate your travel experience with an annual statement credit of up to $200 after using your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com/stays.
Start every trip with benefits that help you move through the airport with ease.
Delta Sky Club® Access and One-Time Guest Passes
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Members receive 15 Visits per Medallion® Year to the Delta Sky Club®
Delta Sky Club® One-Time Access does not apply to Additional Delta Reserve or Delta Platinum Card Members. Terms apply.
Complimentary Access to The Centurion® Lounge
Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounge when you book your Delta flight with your Reserve Card.
First Bag Free + Second Bag Free
Your first checked bag flies free on international and domestic Delta flights.
Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA Precheck
Stay focused on getting where you need to go. Receive either a statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($120) or a statement credit after you apply for a five-year membership for TSA PreCheck® (up to $85 through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider) and pay the application fee with your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Card. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
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Zone 5 Priority Boarding
Board early, secure a spot for your carry-on, and enjoy plenty of time to settle in before takeoff on your next Delta flight with Zone 5 Priority Boarding.
20% Back on In-Flight Purchases
Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit after you use your Card on eligible Delta in-flight purchases of food and beverages.
This benefit also applies to all Additional Delta Card Members. Terms apply.
Once you've arrived, enjoy benefits that help you explore, dine, and get around.
$240 Resy Credit & Global Dining Access
Discover restaurants to love on your next trip. With your enrolled Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Card, you can earn up to $20 per month in statement credits on eligible purchases at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants. Create a Resy account on Resy.com or on the Resy app to book a reservation.
Plus, enjoy the benefits of Global Dining Access by Resy to unlock insider access to reservations at sought-after restaurants, when you add your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Card to your Resy profile through the Resy app or website.
Global Dining Access benefit also applies to Additional Delta Reserve Card Members. Terms apply.
$120 Rideshare Credit
Get rewarded to and from the airport. Enroll and earn up to $10 in statement credits each month after using your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Card on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. That’s up to $120 back each year. Enrollment required.
Hertz President’s Circle® Status
Transform your car rental experience with Hertz President’s Circle® Status, compliments of your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Card.
Enrollment in the Hertz Gold+ program is required. To receive the benefit, you must add your Hertz Gold+ Account number to your SkyMiles Account associated with your Eligible Card and “Enroll in Promotion” at delta.com/hertz.
Wherever you travel, go with more confidence.
From travel assistance to shopping protections, explore benefits that help you prepare for the unexpected.
Premium Global Assist® Hotline
Lose your wallet? Need a medical referral? Global Assist Hotline is there to help with coordination and assistance services when you are traveling more than 100 miles from home.
Global Assist Hotline can even help you prepare for your trip with customs information and more. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers.
1-800-333-Amex (toll-free)
1-715-343-7977 (direct-dial collect)
No Foreign Transaction Fees
No matter where you're traveling, there are no foreign transaction fees when you use your Card.
Premium Car Rental Protection
When you enroll in Premium Car Rental Protection
Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance
Can provide coverage for Damage to or Theft of a Rental Vehicle in a Covered Territory when You use Your Eligible Card to reserve and pay for an Entire Rental and decline the collision damage waiver (CDW) at the Rental Company counter. Please read important exclusions and restrictions. Not all vehicle types or rentals are covered. Coverage is not available for vehicles rented in Australia, Italy, and New Zealand. This product provides secondary coverage and does not include liability coverage.
Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance
Despite our best efforts, sometimes things happen that are out of our control. If you purchase a round trip entirely with your Eligible Card and a covered reason cancels or interrupts your trip, Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance can help reimburse your non-refundable expenses purchased with the same Eligible Card, up to $10,000 per trip and up to $20,000 per Eligible Card per 12 consecutive month period. Terms, conditions and limitations apply.
*Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
Trip Delay Insurance
If a round-trip is paid for entirely with your Eligible Card and a covered reason delays your trip more than 6 hours, Trip Delay Insurance can help reimburse certain additional expenses purchased on the same Eligible Card, up to $500 per trip, maximum 2 claims per Eligible Card per 12 consecutive month period. Terms, conditions and limitations apply.
*Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
Baggage Insurance Plan
Can provide coverage for lost, damaged or stolen Baggage when traveling on a Common Carrier Vehicle (e.g. plane, train, ship or bus) when the Entire Fare has been charged to your Eligible Card. Coverage limits apply. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
Cell Phone Protection
You can be reimbursed, the lesser of, your costs to repair or replace your damaged or Stolen cell phone for a maximum of up to $800 per claim with a limit of 2 approved claims per 12 month period when your cell phone line is listed on a wireless bill and the prior month’s wireless bill was paid by an Eligible Card Account. A $50 deductible will apply to each approved claim. Additional terms and conditions apply.
*Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
Extended Warranty
Can extend the Original Manufacturer's Warranty for up to one extra year for Covered Purchases made on your Eligible Card.
Purchase Protection
Purchase Protection
Return Protection
With Return Protection, you may return eligible purchases to American Express if the seller won't take them back up to 90 days from the date of purchase.
*American Express may refund the full purchase price excluding shipping and handling, up to $300 per item, up to a maximum of $1,000 per calendar year per Card account, if you purchased it entirely with your eligible American Express® Card. Purchases must be made in the U.S. or its territories.
Dispute Resolution
If there is a fraudulent or incorrect charge on your statement, American Express will work with you to help resolve the issue.
Amex Experiences
Card Membership can enhance your live event experiences across sports, music, theater, and more. Enjoy special ticket access, dedicated entrances or checkout lanes, exclusive merchandise, and other perks when attending select events. While supplies last.
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