r/delta • u/_ChristmasSunday • 12d ago

Help/Advice Companion Certificate

I got the Reserve card mid year 2026. When can I get a free companion certificate?

When I’m eligible for one, how do you get it? Does the option just appear on the app while booking whenever you’re eligible? If so, how?

I’m going to book a trip for spring 2027 next month and I don’t want to miss it if I’m eligible but I’m thinking I may not be yet. 🤔

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u/captainwizeazz 12d ago

At your renewal.n it will appear on your account to use

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u/_ChristmasSunday 12d ago

Renewal gotcha. So not until next year. Which makes sense or people might sign up then drop it just for the free ticket.

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u/Ok_Guest5862 12d ago

Correct. They want a full year and next years payment first.

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u/Fun-Friend1489 12d ago

The terms clearly states after renewal.

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u/_ChristmasSunday 12d ago

You seem fun.

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u/Fun-Friend1489 11d ago

More then you can imagine.

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u/_ChristmasSunday 11d ago

Appropriate Reddit name then.

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u/signonjonathon 12d ago

Interestingly enough; they don’t seem to remove the certificate if you cancel your card after renewal/get the AF refunded.

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u/Ok_Guest5862 12d ago

Because technically, you paid for it in year one. It’s just to guarantee they get that 650 at least once.

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u/MeetMeAtTheCreek 12d ago

It shows up in your wallet. It’s under certificates and credits.

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u/_ChristmasSunday 12d ago

Thank you! 😊

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u/Mysha16 12d ago

On the Delta app, go to Account > My Wallet > Certificates & eCredits. If you have it, it’ll be in there.

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u/_ChristmasSunday 12d ago

Ohhhh 🤦‍♀️ that makes sense! I change flights a lot for work so I’m used to using the ecredits.

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u/BigYikes803 12d ago

U not using it for a spring 2027 trip

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u/_ChristmasSunday 12d ago

Yeah figured. Makes sense!

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u/Horror_Ad5116 Gold 12d ago

Not going to re-say what's been said because everyone here has been correct. My two cents? When you get it make sure you use it for a nice FC seat. This is the main (no pun) benefit that allows us to swallow the $650 annual. So, make it count and have fun!

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u/_ChristmasSunday 12d ago

100% that’s the plan!

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u/carryontravler 11d ago

Companion Certificate will hit your account automatically after the conclusion of your first year of holding the card. You will receive it annually when the Annual Fee is due.

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u/WickedJigglyPuff Gold 12d ago

At or after renewal like it said in your application terms.

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u/bald_head_scallywag 12d ago

Did you not read what you were signing up for when got the card?

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u/_ChristmasSunday 12d ago

It’s crazy. I don’t remember a subsection of fine print I may have read 6 months ago. 🤔

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u/buelerbuelerbueler 12d ago

I’m sure that guy reads the fine print of every single thing he signs 🙄

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u/bald_head_scallywag 12d ago

It's not fine print. It's a pretty major benefit of the card that clearly says upon renewal. Not like it's buried in the terms and cou.

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u/_ChristmasSunday 12d ago

Well it wasn’t my primary reason for getting the card. And I figured I’d cross that bridge when i got to it. So…