{"id":130863,"date":"2024-11-05T15:30:38","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T15:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/05\/can-someone-else-use-my-global-entry-application-credit-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-11-05T15:30:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T15:30:38","slug":"can-someone-else-use-my-global-entry-application-credit-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/05\/can-someone-else-use-my-global-entry-application-credit-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Can someone else use my Global Entry application credit? &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Having access to expedited-security programs like <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/things-to-know-global-entry\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Global Entry<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/global-entry-vs-tsa-precheck\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TSA PreCheck<\/a> can be extremely valuable if you travel frequently. Even better, although these programs carry fees, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/global-entry\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">a number of credit cards<\/a> that reimburse you for them.<\/p>\n<p>Those credits might seem redundant if you&#8217;ve already enrolled or have more than one available. Fortunately, you can still put any extra credits you have to use.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"how-can-i-use-my-global-entry-credit-on-someone-else\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">How can I use my Global Entry credit on someone else?<\/h2>\n<p>When you pay for a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application using an eligible card like the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-venture\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-reserve%e2%84%a0\/?pid=221211836&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae<\/a>, all the card issuer sees is a charge from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. They won&#8217;t be able to tell whose name is on the application, so the statement credit should be issued automatically within a few days (assuming you haven&#8217;t already used it). Even if the name on the application was apparent, it might not matter since the terms and conditions don&#8217;t limit the fee credit to the cardholder.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve already used your own credit, you may still be able to help someone else enroll by making them an authorized user on your account. <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span> allows you to add up to three authorized users for $195 apiece per year (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rates and fees<\/a>), and each authorized user gets their own $120 application credit for Global Entry. If you know a few people who want to sign up for expedited security, you can essentially get it for them at a discount, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/why-add-authorized-users-amex-platinum\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">along with other benefits<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/airport-lounge-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lounge access<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/best-hotel-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hotel elite status<\/a>. Not all cards extend the statement credit to authorized users, so make sure yours is eligible before adding cardholders to your account.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.67251667251666%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Harvey_Milk_Terminal_1_Community-Day_0007.20190720.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Harvey_Milk_Terminal_1_Community-Day_0007.20190720.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Harvey_Milk_Terminal_1_Community-Day_0007.20190720.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Harvey_Milk_Terminal_1_Community-Day_0007.20190720.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Harvey_Milk_Terminal_1_Community-Day_0007.20190720.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Harvey_Milk_Terminal_1_Community-Day_0007.20190720.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Harvey_Milk_Terminal_1_Community-Day_0007.20190720.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Harvey_Milk_Terminal_1_Community-Day_0007.20190720.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Harvey_Milk_Terminal_1_Community-Day_0007.20190720.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">You can use a Global Entry fee credit for someone else to make their airport experience a bit easier. SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/tsa-precheck-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TSA PreCheck<\/a> is another program that makes it quicker and easier to go through airport security (passengers don&#8217;t have to take off belts and shoes or remove laptops and toiletries from their bags). Cards that include Global Entry credits can also cover just the cost of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/tsa-precheck-what-to-know\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TSA PreCheck<\/a> if you don&#8217;t want to wait for <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/global-entry-appointment-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">up-to-12-month<\/a> processing times for Global Entry approval.<\/p>\n<p>Global Entry speeds up reentry into the U.S. after an international flight. TSA PreCheck is included with Global Entry and the price difference is minimal ($78-$85 depending on where you enroll versus $120). Both programs are valid for five years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/tsa-precheck-or-clear\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Why you should get TSA PreCheck and Clear \u2014 and how you can save on both<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Before you give away a spare application fee credit, make sure you don&#8217;t need it yourself. Global Entry membership lasts for five years, but you could end up wanting to reapply sooner. Many application centers are backlogged, and getting an appointment can take a while; it makes sense to renew your membership early so it doesn&#8217;t lapse while you&#8217;re waiting for an interview.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/clear-expedited-airport-security\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What is Clear airport security \u2014 and is it worth it?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/global-entry-credit-for-other-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having access to expedited-security programs like Global Entry and TSA PreCheck can be extremely valuable if you travel frequently. 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