Amex Delta Platinum Annual Companion Certificate: How It Works and When It Resets (2026)
Quick answer: The Amex Delta Platinum Annual Companion Certificate is worth up to $400 a year. It resets once a year; whether the issuer counts the calendar year or your cardmember year is set by the current terms. No enrollment is required; eligible purchases are credited automatically.
At a glance
| Card | Amex Delta Platinum · American Express · annual fee $350 |
| Value per year | $400 |
| Cycle | Annual |
| Resets | Once a year, per current terms |
| Enrollment | Not required |
| Type | Accumulates up to the cap |
The terms, as catalogued
Companion certificate for Main Cabin round-trip flight to select destinations each year after renewal
How not to lose it
Add the Amex Delta Platinum to MaxWorth and this credit appears with its annual cycle already set; you get a push before it expires, tap it when you use it, and the card's annual-fee ROI updates. No bank account is ever connected.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Annual Companion Certificate reset?
It resets once a year; whether the issuer counts the calendar year or your cardmember year is set by the current terms.
Do I need to enroll?
No enrollment is required; eligible purchases are credited automatically.
Does unused credit roll over?
No. Like every annual credit, any unused amount expires when the cycle ends.
Other credits on the Amex Delta Platinum
- $150 Delta Stays Credit · $150/yr · Annual
- Free Checked Bag · $140/yr · Annual
- $10 Monthly Rideshare Credit · $120/yr · Monthly
- $10 Monthly Resy Credit · $120/yr · Monthly
- Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit · $30/yr · Every 4 years
Source: the issuer's published terms, entered and verified by hand in the MaxWorth database; methodology. Spotted an outdated term? Tell us through the app.