Head to head

Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card vs. TD Cash Credit Card

Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.

Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card

Amex

TD Cash Credit Card

TD Bank

At a glance

Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card and TD Cash Credit Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card wins on first-year math and foreign transactions; TD Cash Credit Card wins on annual fee and earning ceiling.

Pick the Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card if year-one math is your priority; take the TD Cash Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

2 vs 2
  • First-year math Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card

    Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee TD Cash Credit Card

    TD Cash Credit Card is $150 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling TD Cash Credit Card

    TD Cash Credit Card earns more on its best category (3× vs 2×).

  • Foreign transactions Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card

    Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$150
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$960
First-year net
+$810
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Airfare, Dining, U.S. Supermarkets
Selected Second Category, Selected Top Category
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
Delta SkyMiles
TD Rewards Points

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.