Delta SkyMiles® Reserve vs Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card
Side-by-side comparison
| Delta SkyMiles® Reserve | Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $650 | $75 |
| Welcome offer | Up to 100,000 points | |
| Dining | 1x | 4x |
| Groceries | 1x | 4x |
| Gas | 1x | 4x |
| Travel | 1x | 4x |
| Streaming | 1x | 1x |
| Everything else | 1x | 1x |
| Est. yearly rewards* | $292 | $680 |
| Points type | Locked to Delta SkyMiles | Locked to Wyndham Rewards |
| 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 household spending, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve earns about $292 a year in rewards and the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card about $680, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve charges $650, which you clear through its rewards and perks. 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 $964 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on groceries and dining. 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® Reserve 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 Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card if your spending leans toward dining, groceries, gas.