Delta SkyMiles® Reserve vs Wyndham Rewards Earner® Premier Card

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

Side-by-side comparison

Delta SkyMiles® ReserveWyndham Rewards Earner® Premier Card
Annual fee$650$395
Welcome offer60,000 125,000 SkyMiles (limited-time)Up to 120,000 points
Dining1x4x
Groceries1x4x
Gas1x4x
Travel1x4x
Streaming1x1x
Everything else1x1x
Est. yearly rewards*$292$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® Reserve earns about $292 a year in rewards and the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Premier 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® Premier Card charges $395, but carries about $220 in annual statement credits that offset it for anyone who uses them. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Premier Card delivers more total value, about $754 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 two are currently comparable in size. Note that Delta SkyMiles® Reserve is running a limited-time offer above the usual amount, so that edge may not last. A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve or the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Premier Card better?
On typical household spending, the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Premier Card comes out ahead after its annual fee, by roughly $754 a year with every point valued at a flat 1 cent. But the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve 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® Reserve and the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Premier 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® Reserve or the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Premier Card?
As of June 2026, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve offers 125,000 SkyMiles and the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Premier Card offers up to 120,000 points. Welcome offers change often, so confirm the current offer on each card's page before applying.