Head to head

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

On the criteria below, Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card

Amex

TD Cash Credit Card

TD Bank

At a glance

Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

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

Pick the Delta SkyMiles Platinum 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 1 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card

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

  • Annual fee TD Cash Credit Card

    TD Cash Credit Card is $350 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

  • Foreign transactions Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card

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

By the numbers

Annual fee
$350
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,080
First-year net
+$730
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Airfare, Dining, Hotels Resorts
Selected Second Category, Selected Top Category
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
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.