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TSA PreCheck vs. Global Entry: Which Is Better?
Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck. While Global Entry is more expensive, it's the better choice for international travelers.
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Federal trusted traveler programs like TSA PreCheck and Global Entry let you go through special security lanes at the airport — which usually means faster screening.
There are costs associated with applying for either option — not to mention the time and effort to complete the required interviews. But some credit cards or frequent flyer programs will cover the cost of TSA PreCheck or Global Entry enrollment. Even if you fly only occasionally, applying could be worth it, especially if your credit card can reimburse your application fee. (Jump ahead to learn how that works, or just keep reading.)
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Here’s our guide to both programs to help you choose the right expedited security program for you. Take a closer look at the pros and cons of TSA PreCheck and Global Entry.
The differences between Global Entry and TSA PreCheck
Global Entry and TSA PreCheck differ in a few important ways:
TSA PreCheck speeds up security screenings for flights departing from U.S. airports. As the name suggests, it’s run by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration, though it works with three enrollment partners. For first-timers, the regular price for a five-year membership is $76.75 through Idemia, $85 through Telos or $79.95 through CLEAR. Renewing TSA PreCheck online costs $58.75 with Idemia, $70 with Telos and $69.95 with CLEAR.
Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck, plus faster U.S. customs screening for international travelers arriving at U.S. airports. It's run by a different agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Global Entry costs $120 for a five-year membership. Applicants under the age of 18 will be free of charge when a parent or legal guardian is already a member, or concurrently applying, for NEXUS, SENTRI, or Global Entry membership.
While more comprehensive, the Global Entry program has more stringent requirements including a passport and an interview.
Here's Global Entry versus TSA PreCheck at a glance.
TSA PreCheck
Global Entry
Benefits
Expedited physical security screenings. You won’t have to remove your belt and you can keep your liquids and laptops in your bag.
TSA PreCheck benefits, plus expedited customs screenings when reentering the U.S.
Yes, Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck benefits so you don’t need to sign up for both programs. Because of this, people with Global Entry are allowed to use dedicated TSA PreCheck lanes.
Many credit cards will reimburse you for either a TSA PreCheck application or a Global Entry application, but never both.
If you’re paying the application fees out of pocket, you might have to choose between the two programs. Consider Global Entry if you plan to travel abroad often and you live near or are traveling through a center for the required interview (more on that later).
If you don’t live near a Global Entry center, don’t have a passport and rarely travel abroad, TSA PreCheck is the better choice. Here's a closer look at the programs and some tips to help choose between them.
🤓Nerdy Tip
The Global Entry renewal grace period has increased from six to 24 months for anyone who applies to renew before their current membership expires. Travelers arriving in the U.S. during this grace period don't need to show any special documents to use Global Entry.
Which credit card do you use to get TSA PreCheck or Global Entry?
Meghan Coyle
Assistant Assigning Editor
I got Global Entry through the PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Card . If you have or open a certain checking account, this card has no annual fee, so this is one of the only opportunities to get TSA PreCheck/Global Entry without paying an annual fee. (Note: For nonmembers, the annual fee is $95.) I'd highly recommend Global Entry. It saves me time by getting me into the PreCheck line before the flight and a super fast customs line when coming back from international trips.
I got Global Entry through the PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Card . If you have or open a certain checking account, this card has no annual fee, so this is one of the only opportunities to get TSA PreCheck/Global Entry without paying an annual fee. (Note: For nonmembers, the annual fee is $95.) I'd highly recommend Global Entry. It saves me time by getting me into the PreCheck line before the flight and a super fast customs line when coming back from international trips.
Meghan Coyle
Assistant Assigning Editor
Craig Joseph
Lead Travel Writer
There are so many credit cards that now offer a credit for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. The card I use will depend on what's in my wallet each 4 or 5 years when my membership is up for renewal. Most recently it was the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, but I've also used the American Express Platinum Card®. PreCheck has saved me countless hours at my home airport in Tampa, and having a dedicated Global Entry line to skip customs when I get home from traveling abroad really makes the arrival stress-free.
There are so many credit cards that now offer a credit for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. The card I use will depend on what's in my wallet each 4 or 5 years when my membership is up for renewal. Most recently it was the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, but I've also used the American Express Platinum Card®. PreCheck has saved me countless hours at my home airport in Tampa, and having a dedicated Global Entry line to skip customs when I get home from traveling abroad really makes the arrival stress-free.
Craig Joseph
Lead Travel Writer
Caitlin Mims
Travel Editor
I use TSA PreCheck every time it’s available. If an airport isn’t busy, it doesn’t always save a lot of time, but it’s so convenient not having to take anything out of my bag. Several cards in my wallet have statement credits to cover the cost of PreCheck, and I generally choose which card to use based on what’s closest to me when it’s time to renew. Most recently I used the American Express Platinum Card®.
I use TSA PreCheck every time it’s available. If an airport isn’t busy, it doesn’t always save a lot of time, but it’s so convenient not having to take anything out of my bag. Several cards in my wallet have statement credits to cover the cost of PreCheck, and I generally choose which card to use based on what’s closest to me when it’s time to renew. Most recently I used the American Express Platinum Card®.
Caitlin Mims
Travel Editor
Meghan Coyle
Assistant Assigning Editor
I got Global Entry through the PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Card . If you have or open a certain checking account, this card has no annual fee, so this is one of the only opportunities to get TSA PreCheck/Global Entry without paying an annual fee. (Note: For nonmembers, the annual fee is $95.) I'd highly recommend Global Entry. It saves me time by getting me into the PreCheck line before the flight and a super fast customs line when coming back from international trips.
I got Global Entry through the PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Card . If you have or open a certain checking account, this card has no annual fee, so this is one of the only opportunities to get TSA PreCheck/Global Entry without paying an annual fee. (Note: For nonmembers, the annual fee is $95.) I'd highly recommend Global Entry. It saves me time by getting me into the PreCheck line before the flight and a super fast customs line when coming back from international trips.
Meghan Coyle
Assistant Assigning Editor
Craig Joseph
Lead Travel Writer
There are so many credit cards that now offer a credit for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. The card I use will depend on what's in my wallet each 4 or 5 years when my membership is up for renewal. Most recently it was the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, but I've also used the American Express Platinum Card®. PreCheck has saved me countless hours at my home airport in Tampa, and having a dedicated Global Entry line to skip customs when I get home from traveling abroad really makes the arrival stress-free.
There are so many credit cards that now offer a credit for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. The card I use will depend on what's in my wallet each 4 or 5 years when my membership is up for renewal. Most recently it was the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, but I've also used the American Express Platinum Card®. PreCheck has saved me countless hours at my home airport in Tampa, and having a dedicated Global Entry line to skip customs when I get home from traveling abroad really makes the arrival stress-free.
Craig Joseph
Lead Travel Writer
Caitlin Mims
Travel Editor
I use TSA PreCheck every time it’s available. If an airport isn’t busy, it doesn’t always save a lot of time, but it’s so convenient not having to take anything out of my bag. Several cards in my wallet have statement credits to cover the cost of PreCheck, and I generally choose which card to use based on what’s closest to me when it’s time to renew. Most recently I used the American Express Platinum Card®.
I use TSA PreCheck every time it’s available. If an airport isn’t busy, it doesn’t always save a lot of time, but it’s so convenient not having to take anything out of my bag. Several cards in my wallet have statement credits to cover the cost of PreCheck, and I generally choose which card to use based on what’s closest to me when it’s time to renew. Most recently I used the American Express Platinum Card®.
Caitlin Mims
Travel Editor
Meghan Coyle
Assistant Assigning Editor
I got Global Entry through the PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Card . If you have or open a certain checking account, this card has no annual fee, so this is one of the only opportunities to get TSA PreCheck/Global Entry without paying an annual fee. (Note: For nonmembers, the annual fee is $95.) I'd highly recommend Global Entry. It saves me time by getting me into the PreCheck line before the flight and a super fast customs line when coming back from international trips.
I got Global Entry through the PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Card . If you have or open a certain checking account, this card has no annual fee, so this is one of the only opportunities to get TSA PreCheck/Global Entry without paying an annual fee. (Note: For nonmembers, the annual fee is $95.) I'd highly recommend Global Entry. It saves me time by getting me into the PreCheck line before the flight and a super fast customs line when coming back from international trips.
Meghan Coyle
Assistant Assigning Editor
Craig Joseph
Lead Travel Writer
There are so many credit cards that now offer a credit for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. The card I use will depend on what's in my wallet each 4 or 5 years when my membership is up for renewal. Most recently it was the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, but I've also used the American Express Platinum Card®. PreCheck has saved me countless hours at my home airport in Tampa, and having a dedicated Global Entry line to skip customs when I get home from traveling abroad really makes the arrival stress-free.
There are so many credit cards that now offer a credit for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. The card I use will depend on what's in my wallet each 4 or 5 years when my membership is up for renewal. Most recently it was the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, but I've also used the American Express Platinum Card®. PreCheck has saved me countless hours at my home airport in Tampa, and having a dedicated Global Entry line to skip customs when I get home from traveling abroad really makes the arrival stress-free.
Craig Joseph
Lead Travel Writer
Caitlin Mims
Travel Editor
I use TSA PreCheck every time it’s available. If an airport isn’t busy, it doesn’t always save a lot of time, but it’s so convenient not having to take anything out of my bag. Several cards in my wallet have statement credits to cover the cost of PreCheck, and I generally choose which card to use based on what’s closest to me when it’s time to renew. Most recently I used the American Express Platinum Card®.
I use TSA PreCheck every time it’s available. If an airport isn’t busy, it doesn’t always save a lot of time, but it’s so convenient not having to take anything out of my bag. Several cards in my wallet have statement credits to cover the cost of PreCheck, and I generally choose which card to use based on what’s closest to me when it’s time to renew. Most recently I used the American Express Platinum Card®.
When you apply for TSA PreCheck, you'll have to pass a background check that verifies you as a low-risk traveler. Once you’re approved, the government will issue you a “Known Traveler Number,” or KTN, which you'll need to include when making airline reservations. If you add it to your airline frequent flyer account, your KTN will automatically be applied to all your reservations with that airline in the future.
When using a KTN, you’re very likely — but not guaranteed — to get TSA PreCheck status for your flights. You’ll see a TSA PreCheck indicator on your boarding pass, whether paper or electronic. Eligibility is also embedded in the bar code of the boarding pass.
TSA PreCheck status gives you access to security lanes with lighter screening:
You can leave your belt on.
Your laptop can stay in its case.
You don’t have to take liquids and gels out of your carry-on.
Most of the time, that means a quicker line. As of October 2025, 99% of TSA PreCheck passengers waited less than 10 minutes in line, according to the TSA.
Global Entry application fee: $120 (includes TSA PreCheck)
It costs $120 to apply, and the membership lasts for five years. And here's good news if you have kids: applicants under the age of 18 will be free of charge when a parent or legal guardian is already a member, or concurrently applying, for NEXUS, SENTRI, or Global Entry membership.
Some credit cards and elite frequent flyer programs reimburse your Global Entry application fee. Global Entry refers to the Known Traveler Number as PASSID, but the number is used the same way.
Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck and its benefits but also gives you expedited U.S. customs screening when traveling internationally. Upon returning to the U.S., you can use an airport kiosk that should be far faster than traditional customs inspection lines.
Global Entry also includes expedited processing at land borders with Mexico and Canada.
TSA PreCheck application fee: $76.95 - $85
The cost of TSA PreCheck depends on which enrollment provider you use. It costs $76.95 to submit a TSA PreCheck application at an Idemia enrollment center or $85 at a Telos enrollment center. There are more than 450 Idemia locations and over 450 Telos locations. If you enroll through CLEAR at an airport kiosk (where available), at an airport kiosk (where available), it will cost $79.95 alone, or $209 if you choose to package CLEAR+ membership with your TSA PreCheck membership.
Until October 31, 2025, a limited-time BOGO $15 off promotion is available for new TSA PreCheck enrollments when families enroll together.
No matter which enrollment provider you use, the membership lasts for five years. Some credit cards and elite frequent flyer programs reimburse your application fee. After the initial application fee, TSA PreCheck renewal costs $58.75 if completed online with Idemia, $70 through Telos, and $69.95 if renewed online through CLEAR.
A number of popular travel credit cards reimburse you for the application fee for Trusted Traveler Programs like TSA PreCheck and Global Entry.
These are usually issued as flat-value statement credits that can be used once every few years (usually four years) to cover the cost of reapplication.
Here are some of our favorite cards that offer Global Entry and TSA PreCheck statement credits:
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NerdWallet's ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula takes into account the type of card being reviewed (such as cash back, travel or balance transfer) and the card's rates, fees, rewards and other features.
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Statement credit as reimbursement when you charge the application fee for TSA PreCheck, Global Entry or NEXUS to the card. Available once every 4 years.
Statement credit as reimbursement when you charge the application fee for TSA PreCheck, Global Entry or NEXUS to the card. Available once every 4 years.
Statement credit as reimbursement when you charge the application fee for TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry to the card. Available once every 4 years.
How to get credit card reimbursement How to get credit card reimbursement
If your credit card offers reimbursement for the application fee for programs like TSA PreCheck or Global Entry, you must pay the fee with the card. You cannot submit a claim for reimbursement if you paid with some other method. Reimbursement will usually appear as a statement credit in your account within two months.
Cards typically offer reimbursement of only one fee once every four to five years. Check the terms and conditions of your card for the specific rules that apply. Note also that these cards only reimburse the application fee for a trusted traveler program. They don't automatically enroll you in the program or guarantee that you'll be accepted by the program. You still have to apply and go through the required screening, which in the case of TSA PreCheck and Global Entry includes an in-person appointment.
Cards that reimburse TSA PreCheck® fees Cards that reimburse TSA PreCheck® fees
For frequent travelers, Global Entry is probably preferable because it offers extra benefits when returning to the U.S.
Also, you don’t have to be a U.S. citizen to get Global Entry. U.S. lawful permanent residents, Mexican nationals and citizens of 19 other countries — including Argentina, India, Colombia, United Kingdom, and South Korea — are eligible for membership.
The downside? Applying for Global Entry is more expensive — and more of a hassle — than TSA PreCheck. Here’s why:
Passport: You must already have a valid passport to apply for Global Entry. Getting a passport comes with its own costs and paperwork. Learn more about Global Entry's specific eligibility requirements.
Interview: Both programs require you to visit an enrollment center for fingerprinting and an ID check. But Global Entry also requires an interview, and availability might be weeks or months away.
Enrollment locations: There are fewer places to apply for Global Entry — mostly at major airports, U.S. Customs and Border Protection offices and some designated enrollment centers. By contrast, TSA PreCheck has far more enrollment locations — more than 1,000 nationwide as of October 2025. You can walk in during business hours or schedule an appointment.
For any trusted traveler program, a potential drawback is supplying information about yourself to the government, including fingerprints and a photo. Giving up that personal information is an individual decision. Both Global Entry and TSA PreCheck have also introduced biometric facial comparison technology at travel checkpoints.
Children
Children ages 12 and younger can accompany an adult with TSA PreCheck or Global Entry through the quicker airport security lines without having their own PreCheck clearance. Children ages 13 to 17 can as well, but they must have the TSA PreCheck indicator on their boarding pass.
Global Entry, however, doesn't allow children to go through expedited customs screening without their own enrollment in the program. For what it's worth, applicants under the age of 18 will be free of charge when a parent or legal guardian is already a member, or concurrently applying, for NEXUS, SENTRI, or Global Entry membership.
The application fees for both programs are nonrefundable, even if your application is denied.
Traveling with others
A practical consideration with speedier security and customs lanes is your traveling companions. If they don't have the same status, you may find yourself waiting for a while on the other side of the security screening area for your family or friends.
These application sites guide you through the process, help you find an enrollment center and list the documents to bring.
🤓Nerdy Tip
Depending on your preferred location, Global Entry appointments can be hard to secure at times. For a small, one-time fee, a service called Global Entry Spotter can help. The tool scans for open appointment slots in real time and will alert you with a text message once it finds availability at your desired enrollment center.
After you submit your online application, you need to schedule an appointment to get your fingerprints and background check completed. According to the TSA, the appointment should take about 10 minutes.
There are over 1,000 enrollment centers, and you can search for the center nearest you on the TSA website.
Global Entry appointment process
Once you’ve submitted your application for Global Entry, the CBP will process your application. For new applicants, the review process can take around four to six months.
Once your application is conditionally approved, you will be notified that it's time to schedule an interview. Global Entry’s website notes that some applications can take over 12 months to be processed, but also claims 80% of applicants are conditionally approved within two weeks and can then schedule an interview.
At this point, you can either schedule an interview at one of the enrollment centers or take advantage of the Enrollment on Arrival program. This program allows conditionally-approved applicants d to walk into a Global Entry enrollment center once they land in the U.S. after an international flight and complete their interview before they leave the airport.
The majority of EoA centers are located within the U.S. However, there are also EoA centers at international airports (in Aruba, Bermuda, Canada, Guam, Ireland, the Bahamas, Saipan, and UAE), but these locations may have limited hours.
Global Entry renewal vs. TSA PreCheck renewal process
The process for Global Entry renewal is different from TSA PreCheck renewal. Regardless of which you’re renewing, it helps to pay with a credit card that reimburses your renewal fee.
Global Entry renewal process
Global Entry renewal costs $120 and can be completed anytime within one year of your current expiration date.
You may not need to complete an in-person interview if you are renewing your Global Entry membership. Keep an eye on your account once you submit your application and fee. There will be an update posted there if another interview is required.
As long as you submit your Global Entry renewal application before your membership expires, you can continue to use your Global Entry benefits for another 24 months after the expiration date. This grace period means you won't lose access while your renewal is processed.
TSA PreCheck renewal process
TSA PreCheck renewal costs up to $70 if completed online or up to $79.95 if you do it in person. You can renew your membership anytime within six months of expiration.
Some travelers may have to supply additional biometric information (like fingerprints) similar to what you did when you first applied. This will require visiting a TSA PreCheck application facility, which are located at major airports as well as other locations.
The time it takes to receive confirmation can vary from a few days to a few months. The good news is that most people are approved within a week.
NEXUS offers the equivalent of Global Entry privileges, along with Canada. It also costs $120 to apply. The bad news: An interview is needed, and it must take place at a border-crossing facility.
So it makes sense to apply only if you live near the Canadian border or will be traveling through and can coordinate the interview with your travel plans. A NEXUS membership lasts for five years.
This border-crossing program with Mexico offers similar benefits to NEXUS. It also costs $120 for five years. Enrollment centers are only on the U.S. southern border.
CLEAR+ is a prescreening program administered by a private company. It uses biometrics, such as fingerprint and iris scans, to confirm your identity at a kiosk. You must still go through physical security screenings at participating airports, but you can bypass the identification check and get straight to the conveyor belt and security scanners.
As of 2024, CLEAR is available at about 60 airports, stadiums and other venues nationwide. However, if you want CLEAR airport security benefits, you need to finish the registration process at an airport location.
CLEAR doesn't qualify you for the light TSA PreCheck screening. You can use CLEAR and TSA PreCheck together, though. CLEAR also lets you cut the security line at several stadiums, such as Major League Baseball parks.
This choice is considerably more expensive at $209 per year. (Remember, the government programs’ fees cover five years.) Delta Air Lines and United Airlines offer free and discounted memberships to frequent flyers.
The American Express® Green Card offers a statement credit when you use the card to pay for your CLEAR membership fee. Terms apply.
CLEAR membership also comes with an invitation to upgrade to Preferred Plus status in Avis's loyalty program. Avis Preferred Plus status includes perks like:
A free, single-car class upgrade upon availability.
The ability to earn additional bonus points on each rental.
Access to exclusive offers and promotional discounts.
You would typically need to spend $5,000 on qualifying Avis purchases or complete 12 rentals in a calendar year to qualify for Avis Preferred Plus.
TSA PreCheck status is available for free to U.S. armed forces service members, including those serving in the Coast Guard, Reserves and National Guard.
In most cases, Global Entry is a better choice, especially if you travel internationally. Not only does it include TSA PreCheck but it will also expedite your re-entry back into the U.S. when you arrive from abroad. Annoyingly though, Global Entry is more expensive.
There are also many credit cards that reimburse the cost of either program, so you may already be able to apply for Global Entry for free essentially. However, Global Entry has fewer enrollment locations than TSA PreCheck does, so take into consideration the time and effort you might have to spend going to the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TSA PreCheck included in Global Entry? Is TSA PreCheck included in Global Entry?
Yes, Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck in addition to expediting your reentry to the U.S. from international destinations. Global Entry also offers faster processing when crossing the Mexican and Canadian borders.
How do I apply for Global Entry? How do I apply for Global Entry?
Visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website to start your application. After being conditionally approved, you’ll need to schedule an in-person interview to complete your enrollment.
Is TSA PreCheck worth it? Is TSA PreCheck worth it?
If you mostly travel domestically and want access to expedited security screening, TSA PreCheck may make sense for you. If you travel internationally and want access to faster customs screening upon reentry to the U.S., consider Global Entry, which includes TSA PreCheck, instead.
How can I get Global Entry for free? How can I get Global Entry for free?
There are many travel credit cards that offer reimbursement for the Global Entry application fee as a cardmember benefit. If you pay for the application fee with these cards, you’ll get a credit back for the amount.
How do I get TSA PreCheck for free? How do I get TSA PreCheck for free?
How long does Global Entry last? How long does Global Entry last?
A membership with Global Entry lasts for five years. You can renew your application anytime within one year of expiration. As long as you submit your renewal before the expiration date, you’ll receive a 24-month grace period to continue using your benefits while the renewal is processed.
How long does TSA PreCheck last? How long does TSA PreCheck last?
A membership with TSA PreCheck lasts for five years. You can renew your membership anytime within six months of expiration.
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