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Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card vs Citi Simplicity® Card

Compare Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and Citi Simplicity® Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card versus Citi Simplicity® Card compared by attribute
Feature Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Citi Simplicity® Card
Card fee $650 USD/yr No fee
Purchase APR (from) 19.49% 17.49%
Interest-free period - -
Foreign transaction fee 0% 3%
Rewards 3x miles on Delta purchases; 1x on all other purchases -
Installments - Citi Flex Pay available
No card fee -
No foreign transaction fee -
Welcome bonus -
Airport lounge access -
Travel insurance -
Apple Pay / Google Pay

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  • Choose the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
  • Choose the Citi Simplicity® Card if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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