I opened the Delta SkyMiles Amex Platinum in December 2025 and have really liked it so far. I live in NYC and have been flying Delta a lot this past year, so the card has made sense for me.
That said, my situation is changing. I start a new job in July 2026 that likely will not allow me to travel much, and I am also planning to move to London around late 2027 / early 2028. Because of that, I’m wondering if it makes sense to shift away from earning Delta miles and toward flexible Amex Membership Rewards points instead.
I’m considering getting the Amex Gold because I spend a lot on dining/groceries and like the idea of building transferable points before moving abroad. My thinking is that Amex MR points may be more useful long term than Delta miles, especially once I’m in Europe.
Thoughts??