Delta SkyMiles® Blue vs Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card

Delta SkyMiles® Blue
VS
Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card
The short answer: The Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card delivers a bit more value for most spenders.

Side-by-side comparison

Delta SkyMiles® BlueWyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card
Annual feeNo annual fee$75
Welcome offer10,000 Bonus MilesUp to 100,000 points
Dining2x4x
Groceries1x4x
Gas1x4x
Travel1x4x
Streaming1x1x
Everything else1x1x
Est. yearly rewards*$322$680
Points typeLocked to Delta SkyMilesLocked to Wyndham Rewards
NetworkAmexVisa

*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 Delta SkyMiles® Blue earns about $322 a year in rewards and the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card about $680, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The Delta SkyMiles® Blue has no annual fee, so its rewards are all profit. The Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card charges $75, which you clear through its rewards and perks. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card delivers more total value, about $284 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on groceries and gas. 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 Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card currently has the larger welcome offer. A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.

Pick the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card if your spending leans toward dining, groceries, gas.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Delta SkyMiles® Blue or the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card better?
On typical household spending, the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card comes out ahead after its annual fee, by roughly $284 a year with every point valued at a flat 1 cent. But the Delta SkyMiles® Blue can be the better fit if your spending lines up with its stronger categories. Run both through the Cardocrat calculator to see your own numbers.
Can I have both the Delta SkyMiles® Blue and the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card?
In most cases yes, as long as you meet each issuer's approval rules (for example Chase's 5/24 rule). Many people hold complementary cards to cover more bonus categories, then pool or redeem the rewards together where the program allows.
Which has the better welcome bonus, the Delta SkyMiles® Blue or the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card?
As of June 2026, the Delta SkyMiles® Blue offers 10,000 Bonus Miles and the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card offers up to 100,000 points. Welcome offers change often, so confirm the current offer on each card's page before applying.