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Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card vs Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card comes from Barclays at $75/yr; the Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex from American Express at $150/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureWyndham Rewards Earner Plus CardDelta SkyMiles Gold Amex
Annual fee$75$150
Sign-up bonus60,000 points70,000 miles
Bonus value (est.)$600$840
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 3 mo$3,000 in 6 mo
IssuerBarclaysAmerican Express
Card categoryhotelairline
Best earning category (Wyndham)6x1x
Transfer partnerswyndham-rewardsNone
Headline benefits
  • 7,500 anniversary points
  • Platinum status
  • Vacasa redemptions
  • 4x gas + groceries
  • Free first checked bag
  • $200 Delta flight credit
  • Priority boarding
  • 2x on restaurants & groceries
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Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card
$75/yr · 60,000 points
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Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex
$150/yr · 70,000 miles

Editorial take: Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card

Underrated card for Vacasa rentals and Caesars properties (which take Wyndham points). The 7,500 anniversary points alone (~$75 in value) make the fee a wash; Platinum status adds late checkout and 15% bonus.

Editorial take: Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex

A good choice for Delta loyalists. The free checked bag and $200 flight credit easily offset the $150 annual fee if you fly Delta a few times a year.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card or Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex?
The Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex has the bigger bonus — 70,000 miles, worth roughly $840, versus 60,000 points (~$600) on the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card.
Is the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card's $75 annual fee worth it compared to the Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex?
At $75/yr, the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex's — pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
Can I have both the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card and Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex?
Yes, since they're from different issuers (Barclays and American Express) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both — they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
Should I get the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card or the Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card: $1,000 spend in 3 months. Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: $3,000 in 6 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time — confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.