Delta SkyMiles Shopping: Earn 500 to 2,000 Bonus Miles (Ends 8/9/24)

If you're doing any back-to-school shopping anyway, you might as well earn some Delta miles for it. Delta SkyMiles Shopping is running a tiered bonus offer where you can earn up to 2,000 bonus miles on top of the regular miles you'd get from shopping through their portal. The catch? You need to hit certain spending thresholds by August 9, 2024.

How the Tiered Bonus Works

The way this promotion is structured, your bonus is based on your cumulative qualifying purchases during the bonus period, which runs from July 22 through August 9, 2024. So if you spend $150, you'll get 500 bonus miles. Spend $400, and that bumps up to 1,000 bonus miles. Hit $800 or more, and you'll earn the full 2,000 bonus miles.

It's a one-time bonus, so you won't get multiple bonuses for hitting different tiers. You'll just get the bonus that corresponds to your total spending level. And remember, these are bonus miles on top of whatever you'd normally earn from the SkyMiles Shopping portal itself.

What Counts and What Doesn't

Not everything you buy will count toward the spending requirement. Returns, cancellations, shipping and handling charges, taxes, gift card purchases, and certain products are excluded. So if you're buying a laptop for $800 but $50 of that is tax and shipping, only $750 counts toward the bonus.

Also, some stores or product categories might have their own restrictions. It's worth checking the SkyMiles Shopping site for details on which purchases are eligible before you start shopping.

• Returns and cancellations don't count
• Shipping, handling, and taxes are excluded
• Gift cards and cash equivalents don't qualify
• Certain products may be ineligible

Stacking with a Rewards Credit Card

One smart move is to use a rewards credit card when you shop through the portal. You'll earn miles from the portal, bonus miles from this promotion, and then points or cash back from your card. If you have a Delta co-branded Amex, you might earn even more miles on Delta purchases, though the portal purchases themselves may code differently.

Just be aware that some credit cards offer extra rewards for online shopping or specific categories, so check your card's terms to see if you can maximize the stack.

Timing and Posting

The bonus miles won't show up immediately. According to the terms, you should allow up to 10 weeks for the bonus miles to post to your SkyMiles Shopping account. That means if you finish your shopping in early August, you might not see the miles until mid-October.

Also, the promotion ends at 11:59:59 pm ET on August 9, 2024. So if you're shopping online late that day, make sure your purchase goes through before the clock runs out.

Is It Worth It?

If you're already planning to buy things from stores in the SkyMiles Shopping portal, this is a nice way to boost your miles balance. The spending thresholds are reasonable, especially if you have back-to-school purchases or other planned expenses.

But don't go out of your way to spend just to hit a tier. The bonus miles are worth roughly 1 to 1.5 cents each, so 2,000 miles might be worth $20 to $30. If you're spending $800 anyway, great. If not, it's probably not worth forcing it.

Bottom Line

• Earn 500 bonus miles for $150 spent, 1,000 for $400, or 2,000 for $800 through Delta SkyMiles Shopping.
• Offer runs from July 22 to August 9, 2024, ending at 11:59:59 pm ET.
• Bonus miles post up to 10 weeks after the promotion ends.
• Use a rewards credit card to earn additional points or cash back on your purchases.
• Excludes returns, taxes, shipping, gift cards, and certain products.

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