AAdvantage MileUp vs Delta SkyMiles Blue

AAdvantage MileUp
$0/yr
7.0/10
VS

Delta SkyMiles Blue
$0/yr
7.0/10
Quick Answer
AAdvantage MileUp charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. Delta SkyMiles Blue charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. AAdvantage MileUp offers a slight edge depending on your spending when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
AAdvantage MileUp
Lower annual fee ($0 vs $0)
Rewards Earning
AAdvantage MileUp
3 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
AAdvantage MileUp
0 benefits vs 0
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
AAdvantage MileUp edges ahead
Better rewards and benefits at the same fee level.
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Delta SkyMiles Blue is a strong alternative
Competitive features make it worth considering.
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AAdvantage MileUp
| American Airlines purchases | 2.0X |
| Grocery stores | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Delta SkyMiles Blue
| Delta purchases | 2.0X |
| Dining (including takeout & delivery) | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |