Amex Delta Reserve Business Annual Companion Certificate: How It Works and When It Resets (2026)
Quick answer: The Amex Delta Reserve Business Annual Companion Certificate is worth up to $500 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 Reserve Business · American Express · annual fee $650 |
| Value per year | $500 |
| Cycle | Annual |
| Resets | Once a year, per current terms |
| Enrollment | Not required |
| Type | Accumulates up to the cap |
The terms, as catalogued
Receive a Domestic Companion Certificate each year after Card renewal. Certificate allows one companion to fly with you in First Class, Delta Comfort+, or Main Cabin for just taxes and fees on round-trip flights within the contiguous U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean, and Central America. Valid for one year from issue date. Must book directly with Delta. Blackout dates may apply during peak travel periods. Ticket must be issued at least 3 days prior to departure.
How not to lose it
Add the Amex Delta Reserve Business 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 Reserve Business
- Delta Stays Hotel Credit · $250/yr · Annual
- $20 Monthly Resy Dining Credit · $240/yr · Monthly
- $10 Monthly Rideshare Credit · $120/yr · Monthly
- Sky Club Guest Passes · $50/yr · Annual
- 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 Spotted an outdated term?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.