Delta SkyMiles Debit MasterCard cards

Delta airlines and MasterCard Worldwide today begin an exclusive brand partnership to offer customers and businesses co-branded Delta SkyMiles Debit MasterCard® cards. It will create the largest and most comprehensive debit card program offered to Delta customers.

The new Delta Debit MasterCard is available today with any SunTrust personal or business checking account. The SkyMiles Check Cards are currently issued by SunTrust Banks, Inc., and the cards are available in AL, AR, FL, GA, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV and DC. Future debit partners will be announced as they come onboard and customer communication will follow.

The Delta SkyMiles Debit MasterCard will be available as Platinum Debit MasterCard, World Debit MasterCard or Debit MasterCard BusinessCard card products.

“MasterCard has the experience, infrastructure and deep commitment to help support our debit card growth plans, and they are absolutely the right partner," said Jeff Robertson, vice president of Delta’s SkyMiles program.

The Delta SkyMiles Check Card from SunTrust has been converted to a MasterCard card.
All new cards are already being issued as Debit MasterCard. Customers that currently have the Delta SkyMiles Check Card from SunTrust will receive a brand new Debit MasterCard in the mail with very easy instructions on how to activate and begin using it.

Delta and MasterCard have executed the first phase of the agreement; the two companies will now work over the next several months to build a national network of financial institutions to offer the Delta SkyMiles Debit MasterCard cards to current and prospective Delta customers through local bank branches across the United States.

In addition to offering cardholders the ability to earn Delta miles on qualifying purchases, the Delta SkyMiles Debit MasterCard card will provide a range of benefits. These include access to hundreds of merchant-funded discounts as well as purchase protections including Extended Warranty and Satisfaction Guarantee.

“Delta fliers who prefer a debit card option will soon be able to enjoy the powerful benefits of the Delta SkyMiles Debit MasterCard for years to come,” said Chris McWilton, President, U.S. Markets, MasterCard Worldwide. “Delta provides exceptional service to loyal travelers in nearly every major market of the country, serving more small- and medium-sized communities than any other airline and our localized approach positions us to further strengthen Delta customer relationships.”