Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business vs U.S. Bank Cash+®
Side-by-side comparison
| Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business | U.S. Bank Cash+® | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $195 | No annual fee |
| Welcome offer | $250 rewards bonus | |
| Advertising | 1% | 1% |
| Shipping | 1% | 1% |
| Office supplies | 1% | 1% |
| Phone & internet | 1% | 1% |
| Travel | 3% | 1% |
| Everything else | 1% | 1% |
| Est. yearly rewards* | $546 | $546 |
| Points type | Locked to Delta SkyMiles | Cash back only |
| Network | Amex | Visa |
*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 business spending, the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business earns about $546 a year in rewards and the U.S. Bank Cash+® about $546, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business charges $195, which you clear through its rewards and perks. The U.S. Bank Cash+® has no annual fee, so its rewards are all profit. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the U.S. Bank Cash+® delivers more total value, about $195 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it skips the annual fee the other charges. 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 Business 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 Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business if your spending leans toward travel.