Maximize Your delta Card: Unlock Annual Hotel Credits with Delta Stays
Delta Air Lines credit cardholders are leaving money on the table - potentially up to $250 annually – by not utilizing the Delta Stays hotel booking portal and its associated statement credits. These credits, offered as a benefit on select Delta American Express cards, provide a straightforward path to offsetting annual fees and reducing travel costs, but require prepaid bookings made directly through Delta Stays to trigger the reimbursement.
The Delta Stays perk is a key component of the value proposition for cards like the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (offering a $200 annual hotel credit) and the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card ($100 annual hotel credit). These credits are designed to incentivize cardholders to book hotels through Delta’s platform, providing a tangible return on their card’s annual fee. However, the credit only applies to prepaid stays, and cardholders must be mindful of the annual expiration to avoid losing the benefit.
Here’s how to take advantage of the Delta Stays credit:
* Access Delta Stays: visit the Delta Stays website through the Delta Air Lines website or directly at https://www.delta.com/delta-stays.
* Book a Prepaid Stay: Crucially, your hotel booking must be prepaid at the time of reservation to qualify for the statement credit. Bookings made with pay-at-hotel options will not trigger the credit.
* Use Your Eligible Delta Amex Card: Pay for your prepaid stay using one of the Delta American Express cards that offers the Delta Stays benefit.
* Receive Statement Credit: The statement credit will typically post to your account within a few weeks of your stay, but allow sufficient time for processing before the end of the calendar year. Credits expire annually and do not roll over.
The amount of the credit varies depending on the card you hold:
* Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card: $200 annual hotel credit
* Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card: $100 annual hotel credit
A little planning can transform this frequently enough-overlooked perk into a notable savings opportunity, potentially covering a considerable portion – or even a full night – of your hotel stay. Don’t let your Delta Stays credit go unused; maximize your card benefits before the year ends.
