{"id":152958,"date":"2025-02-28T15:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T15:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/28\/quick-points-get-a-statement-credit-for-your-global-entry-and-tsa-precheck-application-fee-with-the-right-credit-card-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-02-28T15:00:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T15:00:53","slug":"quick-points-get-a-statement-credit-for-your-global-entry-and-tsa-precheck-application-fee-with-the-right-credit-card-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/28\/quick-points-get-a-statement-credit-for-your-global-entry-and-tsa-precheck-application-fee-with-the-right-credit-card-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Points: Get a statement credit for your Global Entry and TSA PreCheck application fee with the right credit card &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>Citi is a TPG advertising partner<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/is-tsa-precheck-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TSA PreCheck<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/things-to-know-global-entry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Entry<\/a> are programs designed to help travelers avoid wait times at airports. While these are paid services, fortunately, with the right credit card, you can receive a statement credit to cover both without even paying a significant annual fee.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the easiest and most affordable ways to get these valuable services.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"what-are-global-entry-and-tsa-pre-check\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">What are Global Entry and TSA PreCheck?<\/h2>\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:66.6875%\"\/><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\/2024\/03\/TSA-precheck-fast-lane-line-before-security-at-Reagan-National-Airport_David-Tran.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/TSA-precheck-fast-lane-line-before-security-at-Reagan-National-Airport_David-Tran.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/TSA-precheck-fast-lane-line-before-security-at-Reagan-National-Airport_David-Tran.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/TSA-precheck-fast-lane-line-before-security-at-Reagan-National-Airport_David-Tran.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/TSA-precheck-fast-lane-line-before-security-at-Reagan-National-Airport_David-Tran.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/TSA-precheck-fast-lane-line-before-security-at-Reagan-National-Airport_David-Tran.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/TSA-precheck-fast-lane-line-before-security-at-Reagan-National-Airport_David-Tran.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/TSA-precheck-fast-lane-line-before-security-at-Reagan-National-Airport_David-Tran.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/TSA-precheck-fast-lane-line-before-security-at-Reagan-National-Airport_David-Tran.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">DAVID TRAN\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>TSA PreCheck users can pass through security checkpoints at more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/precheck\/map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">200 United States airports<\/a> using a dedicated line \u2014 without removing their shoes, belts or light jackets or taking out their laptops and liquids, like passengers in the regular Transportation Security Administration line are required to do. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/precheck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to the TSA<\/a>, 99% of PreCheck users wait less than 10 minutes to pass airport security, with nearly 100 domestic and foreign airlines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/precheck\/participating-airlines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">participating in the program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/tsa-precheck-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Which airports and airlines use TSA PreCheck?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Global Entry members can use dedicated kiosks at more than 75 airports to skip the U.S. Customs and Border Protection lines when entering the United States, which should mean a faster processing time.<\/p>\n<p>For new applicants, a five-year membership to TSA PreCheck costs between $76.75 and $85, depending on which channel you apply through. A five-year Global Entry membership costs $120 but also includes access to TSA PreCheck. So if you are keen to enjoy the time-saving benefits at both the start and end of your journey for a single fee and application, it&#8217;s a good idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/how-to-apply-for-global-entry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apply for Global Entry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"the-cheapest-way-to-get-global-entry-and-tsa-pre-check\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">The cheapest way to get Global Entry and TSA PreCheck<\/h2>\n<p>The following premium credit cards <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/how-to-get-tsa-precheck-global-entry-clear-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">offer up to a $120 statement credit reimbursement<\/a> for Global Entry application fees; if approved, you&#8217;ll get TSA PreCheck as well:<\/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<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:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" 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%\"\/><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\/2024\/04\/20240402_Global-Entry-Dulles-Airport_SCudahy_38.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240402_Global-Entry-Dulles-Airport_SCudahy_38.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240402_Global-Entry-Dulles-Airport_SCudahy_38.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240402_Global-Entry-Dulles-Airport_SCudahy_38.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240402_Global-Entry-Dulles-Airport_SCudahy_38.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240402_Global-Entry-Dulles-Airport_SCudahy_38.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240402_Global-Entry-Dulles-Airport_SCudahy_38.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240402_Global-Entry-Dulles-Airport_SCudahy_38.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240402_Global-Entry-Dulles-Airport_SCudahy_38.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Global Entry kiosks. SEAN CUDAHY\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, the above cards carry annual fees of $350 or more. While they are <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">packed with other travel benefits<\/a>, if you are only looking for a card to cover the cost of your Global Entry fee, there are several more affordable options.<\/p>\n<p>The following cards offer up to a $120 statement credit toward Global Entry\/TSA PreCheck for a much lower annual fee:<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/us-bank-altitude-connect-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Bank Altitude\u00ae Connect Visa Signature\u00ae Card<\/a> ($0 annual fee) and <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/bank-of-america-premium-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Bank of America\u00ae Premium Rewards\u00ae credit card<\/a><\/span> ($95 annual fee) also offer a $100 reimbursement through a statement credit for the TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fee every four years. While this won&#8217;t cover the entire $120 Global Entry fee, it is still a valuable benefit for a card with no or a low annual fee.<\/p>\n<p><em>The information for the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>While elite status in the right airline loyalty program can help you skip the lines at check-in, boarding and baggage collection, they usually won&#8217;t save you much time when going through security before your flight or clearing customs after you land. TSA PreCheck and Global Entry can save you a lot of time \u2014 and you don&#8217;t have to pay hundreds of dollars a year for a premium credit card to get them.<\/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 noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/em><br \/><em>For rates and fees of the Amex Business Platinum Card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-business-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/em><br \/><em>For rates and fees of the Bonvoy Brilliant Card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/em><br \/><em>For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/em><br \/><em>For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/free-global-entry-tsa-precheck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Citi is a TPG advertising partner. TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are programs designed to help travelers avoid wait times at airports. While these are paid services, fortunately, with the right credit card, you can receive a statement credit to cover both without even paying a significant annual fee. Here are some of the easiest [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":152959,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-152958","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152958","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=152958"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152958\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/152959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=152958"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=152958"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=152958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}