Delta SkyMiles Blue vs Marriott Bonvoy Bold

Delta SkyMiles Blue
$0/yr
7.0/10
VS

Marriott Bonvoy Bold
$0/yr
7.5/10
Quick Answer
Delta SkyMiles Blue charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. Marriott Bonvoy Bold charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. Delta SkyMiles Blue 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
Delta SkyMiles Blue
Lower annual fee ($0 vs $0)
Rewards Earning
Delta SkyMiles Blue
3 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Delta SkyMiles Blue
0 benefits vs 0
Flexibility
Marriott Bonvoy Bold
Transferable points to airline/hotel partners
OUR PICK
Delta SkyMiles Blue edges ahead
Better rewards and benefits at the same fee level.
Apply for Delta SkyMiles BluePREMIUM PICK
Marriott Bonvoy Bold is a strong alternative
Competitive features make it worth considering.
Apply for Marriott Bonvoy BoldRewards Earning: Detailed Comparison
Delta SkyMiles Blue
| Delta purchases | 2.0X |
| Dining (including takeout & delivery) | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Marriott Bonvoy Bold
| Marriott Bonvoy hotels | 3.0X |
| Travel | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |