Delta Medallion status is earned through Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) — money spent on Delta flights (or via card spend that earns MQDs). Enter your current MQDs and expected spend below to track your progress to Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond and project when you'll qualify.
Delta co-brand Amex cards earn MQDs directly through everyday spend (at a set spend-to-MQD ratio) — for many flyers, card spend now contributes more toward status than the flying itself. Higher-tier Delta Amex cards also offer MQD headstarts or waivers.
Not exclusively — MQDs from qualifying Delta Amex card spend count toward status without flying, though actual flying still factors into some tier requirements.
Combine flown MQDs with a high-spend Delta Amex card (Reserve or Business Reserve) — the calculator above shows your specific timeline.
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