Delta SkyMiles Gold vs Southwest Premier
Delta SkyMiles Gold
$150/yr
6.0/10
VS
Southwest Premier
$149/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
Delta SkyMiles Gold charges $150/yr with 1X base rewards. Southwest Premier charges $149/yr with 1X base rewards. Southwest Premier offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Southwest Premier
Lower annual fee ($150 vs $149)
Rewards Earning
Southwest Premier
6 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Delta SkyMiles Gold
0 benefits vs 0
Statement Credits
Delta SkyMiles Gold
$200 in annual credits
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Southwest Premier wins for most people
The $1 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Delta SkyMiles Gold wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
Apply for Delta SkyMiles GoldRewards Earning: Detailed Comparison
Delta SkyMiles Gold
| Delta purchases | 2.0X |
| US supermarkets | 2.0X |
| Dining worldwide | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Southwest Premier
| Southwest purchases | 3.0X |
| Hotel & car rental partners | 2.0X |
| Local transit & commuting | 2.0X |
| Streaming services | 2.0X |
| Internet, cable, phone | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |