Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® vs Delta SkyMiles® Platinum
Side-by-side comparison
| Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® | Delta SkyMiles® Platinum | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $59 | $350 |
| Welcome offer | 45,000 points | |
| Dining | 2x | 2x |
| Groceries | 1x | 2x |
| Gas | 1x | 1x |
| Travel | 3x | 1x |
| Streaming | 1x | 1x |
| Everything else | 1x | 1x |
| Est. yearly rewards* | $358 | $382 |
| Points type | Locked to Allegiant Allways Rewards | Locked to Delta SkyMiles |
| Network | Visa | Amex |
*Estimated yearly rewards on typical household spending, every point valued at a flat 1 cent. Verified June 2026. See your own numbers in the calculator.
The verdict
On a typical year of household spending, the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® earns about $358 a year in rewards and the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum about $382, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® charges $59, which you clear through its rewards and perks. The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum charges $350, which you clear through its rewards and perks. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® delivers more total value, about $267 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on travel. Neither leans on transferable points, so the deciding factors are the welcome offer, the card network, and which everyday perks you will actually use. On the sign-up bonus, the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum currently has the larger welcome offer (a limited-time offer above its usual amount, so treat it as a one-time boost). A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.
Pick the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® if your spending leans toward travel. Pick the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum if your spending leans toward groceries.