Debating between getting a Delta Platinum Credit Card or a Delta Reserve Credit Card… has anyone else considered these cards, what did you choose, and how has it played out?

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What else do you have? If you don't have much else, I would recommend against it.

Why’s that? The MQD waiver would be a big deal for me

I have the delta platinum and love it. I would say the most substantial difference in benefits between cards is that the reserve gets you lounge access. Both offer my new favorite benefit which is 15% off award travel. Another note, is that there is more opportunity to earn miles with the platinum compared to the reserve (e.g., 2x miles at restaurants and grocery stores)

Yes the miles multiplier is the primary benefit for the platinum in my view, but the upgrade tiebreaker aspect of the Reserve seems like a big deal too

I got the platinum to essentially get the MQD waiver for status. It’s an expense that I value and only way to “buy” it now with these crazy spend requirements. Will probably get rid of it next year when I don’t have a bunch of MQMs rolled over.

Also there’s only been one flight when I didn’t get upgraded thus far this year (but hard to tell if it’s the card or Diamond status alone).

Have delta plat - companion fare covers the cost of the card. Originally thought I’d use it for mqd waiver but haven’t put a dollar on the card since hitting my SUB LY.

If you’ve got status, it’s a part of the tie break calculation that has helped with upgrades. I’ve had 23 Delta legs this year and have been upgraded on 19 of them (with Gold status)

It’s lower tiebreak value than the reserve, but is a part of their tiebrake calc

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Both are useless if you already have the Amex Platinum. Had the Delta Platinum wouldn’t give me the bonus miles so I downgraded to Delta Gold (which is also useless) just wanting for another targeted Skymiles offer in the future.

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