Options For WorldPerks Visa Card Owners
Do you own a Northwest WorldPerks Visa card? With Northwest Airlines now owned by Delta Air, there are a couple of changes on the way that you might find important.
Anytime this month, the U.S. Bank-issued WorldPerks card will be converted to an unaffiliated travel rewards card (called the U.S. Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa), with American Express taking over Northwest’s rewards program. Since it’s no longer connected with the airline, you’ll no longer be earning miles from using the card.
Delta and Northwest are combining its frequent flier program under the SkyMiles moniker, with Amex issuing the official card for the combined airline. Both Amex and U.S. Bank appear to be fighting over the same consumer base of WorldPerks credit card holders, trying to get them to switch with their own respective offerings.
Trying to decide what to do? Here are a few facts to help you along.
Fees. The new FlexPerks Travel Rewards card will come with annual fees between $49 and 55, while the Amex-issued Delta-branded alternative should features fees anywhere between $55 to $450 (wide range, I know, but that’s the fees Amex currently charges on Delta-branded cards now).
Rewards. Worldperks Visa card owners who make the switch to Amex will get a good amount of bonus miles as an incentive. Depending on the card you go for, you can get a variety of other perks including free flights for a companion and VIP lounge access.
Do note that Northwest (Delta) is currently suing U.S. Bank for offering the card to its customers. The company claims U.S. Bank is contractually obligated to maintain the WorldPerks credit card without marketing to its consumers until the contract expires in August of this year.
