Applying On-Line For A Charge Card
 

We are considering applying for just the standard AMEX Delta Charge Card - annual fee of $95, get 20,000 miles after first purchase. We each have almost 30,000 miles and would like to accumulate enough miles to get us to Hawaii.

Obviously, you have to supply your social security number. This is a bit worrysome(identity theft, etc.) - what are your opinions.

Thanks - Bamboo

The AMEX Delta is a decent way to get a quick 25k, but there may be better offers. Dig around on this forum a bit. One example is the PREMIER REWARDS GOLD CARD FROM AMERICAN EXPRESS; $175 annual fee, waived the first year; 3x for flights, 2x for fuel. The "miles" can be transfered into several programs - including Delta. More information can be found in the thread on this card. They had a promo a while back that gave 50k. If you are not in a hurry follow this forum and something else will likey come up that is better.

Good luck!

You might read this thread since it appears that delta is offering a card with up to 50,000 points (25k for sign up plus $25k if you spend $10,000 total in the first six months). That would give you 25k regardless, and if you happen to spend $10k on the card, then another 25k:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...edit-card.html

I believe that in general most people in this forum that apply for major credit cards online feel that it is fairly safe. But there are very good odds that if you can find the offer code for the card, and the phone number for customer support that you can call and apply via phone if that makes you feel better.

Credit card websites use encryption when transmitting your application. As long as you are sure your computer doesn't have a virus or spyware on it, you'll be fine.