Delta SkyMiles Blue vs United Gateway
Delta SkyMiles Blue
$0/yr
7.0/10
VS
United Gateway
$0/yr
7.0/10
Quick Answer
Delta SkyMiles Blue charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. United Gateway 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
United Gateway
4 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Delta SkyMiles Blue
0 benefits vs 0
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Delta SkyMiles Blue edges ahead
Better rewards and benefits at the same fee level.
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United Gateway is a strong alternative
Competitive features make it worth considering.
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Delta SkyMiles Blue
| Delta purchases | 2.0X |
| Dining (including takeout & delivery) | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
United Gateway
| United Airlines purchases | 2.0X |
| Gas stations | 2.0X |
| Local transit & commuting | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |