Receive either a $100 statement credit for Global Entry or a credit of up to $85 for TSA PreCheck after you apply through any Authorized Enrollment Provider. Only one credit will be given in a 4 year period for Global Entry or in a 4.5 year period for TSA PreCheck, depending on whichever application fee is charged to your eligible American Express® Card first.
Additional Card Members on Consumer and Business Platinum and Centurion accounts also receive the benefit when the Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee is charged to their eligible Card.
For Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card, Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Card, and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card either the Basic Card Member or the Additional Card Member(s) on the same account can receive the benefit when charged to their eligible Card. The first application fee charged to the eligible American Express® Card will receive the credit. Please note, there is only one (1) statement credit in a 4- year period for Global Entry or in a 4.5 year for TSA PreCheck available per Card account.
Not sure which program is right for you?
Review the information below to learn more about each program:1
| Transportation Security Administration |
U.S. Customs and Border Protection |
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| Program |
TSA PreCheck |
Global Entry |
| Eligibility Required | U.S. citizens (includes dual-citizens) and Lawful Permanent Residents | U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents2 and citizens of certain other countries3 |
| Application Fee | Up to $85 (5 year membership) | $100 (5 year membership) |
| Passport Required | No | Yes; or Lawful Permanent Resident card |
| Application Process | Apply online, then visit an enrollment center to provide fingerprints and valid identification. | Apply online, attend an in-person interview. |
| Program Experience | Expedited Screening in TSA PreCheck lanes. | Expedited clearance through CBP at airports upon arrival in U.S. and expedited processing through CBP at land border when entering the U.S. Includes the TSA PreCheck experience. |
| Ready to apply? | Apply for TSA PreCheck Here
Use eligible Card to pay for application fee |
Apply for Global Entry Here
Use eligible Card to pay for application fee |
Have additional questions about this benefit? Please call the number on the back of your Card.
- The information in the above chart was provided by the Department of Homeland Security. American Express has no control over changes to the Global Entry and TSA PreCheck programs. Visit www.globalentry.gov and www.tsa.gov for more information and to confirm the program requirements for Global Entry and TSA PreCheck.
- Lawful permanent residents, enrolled in a CBP program, are not yet eligible for TSA PreCheck. They will be able to begin participation this summer.
- For a list of eligible citizens, visit www.globalentry.gov.
Full Terms and Conditions:
American Express Gold Corporate Card Members, Consumer Platinum Card® Members, Corporate Platinum Card Members, Business Platinum Card Members, Consumer Centurion® Members, Corporate Centurion® Members, Business Centurion® Members
Basic Card Members are eligible to receive one statement credit every 4 years for the application fee for Global Entry or every 4.5 years for TSA PreCheck ® when charged to their eligible Card through any Authorized Enrollment Provider. Card Members on eligible accounts will receive the statement credit for a 5-year program option, all other term options are not eligible to receive the statement credit. Card Members will receive a statement credit for the first program (either Global Entry or TSA PreCheck) to which they apply and pay for with an eligible Card. The charge for the application fee can be made by the Basic Card Member or any Additional Card Members on a single Card account. Card Members can receive no more than one credit for up to $85 for TSA PreCheck or $100 credit for Global Entry (but not both programs), depending on the program for which the Card Member first applies. American Express has no control over the application and/or approval process for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, and does not have access to any information provided to the government by the Card Member or by the government to the Card Member. American Express has no liability regarding the Global Entry or TSA PreCheck programs. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) (for Global Entry) and U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (for TSA PreCheck) charge an application fee to process each respective application regardless of whether the Card Member’s application is approved. The Department of Homeland Security may suspend acceptance of applications on any basis at its discretion. American Express will provide a statement credit for the application fee regardless of the decision made by CBP (for Global Entry) or TSA (for TSA PreCheck) but will not provide a statement credit for subsequent application fees charged to the same eligible Card within four years, even if the original application is rejected. Membership for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck is per person, and a separate application must be completed for each individual. For additional information on the Global Entry and TSA PreCheck programs, including information regarding the application and/or approval process and for a list of participating airlines and airports, as well as the full terms and conditions of the programs, please go to www.globalentry.gov for Global Entry and www.tsa.gov for TSA PreCheck. The Global Entry and TSA PreCheck programs are subject to change, and American Express has no control over those changes. The statement credit benefit applies to the Global Entry or TSA PreCheck programs only. Other program applications including, but not limited to, NEXUS, SENTRI and Privium are not eligible for the statement credit benefit. Please allow up to 8 weeks after the qualifying Global Entry or TSA PreCheck transaction is charged to the eligible Card account for the statement credit to be posted to the Card account. American Express relies on accurate transaction data to identify eligible Global Entry and TSA PreCheck purchases. If you do not see a credit for a qualifying purchase on your eligible Card after 8 weeks, simply call the number on the back of your Card. Card Members are responsible for payment of all application charges until the statement credit posts to the Card account. To be eligible for this benefit, Card account(s) must be active through the time of statement credit fulfillment.
Global Entry Fee Credit Option:
Global Entry is a CBP program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk international travelers upon arrival in the United States. Global Entry membership also includes access to the TSA PreCheck program with no additional application or fee required. If a Card Member applies separately for TSA PreCheck with the same eligible Card, the TSA PreCheck application fee is not eligible for a statement credit. To receive the $100 Global Entry statement credit, Card Members must pay for the $100 Global Entry application fee with an eligible Card. Global Entry members can opt in to TSA PreCheck by entering their Global Entry membership number (PASS ID) in the “Known Traveler Number” field each time a flight reservation is made on a participating airline. Alternatively, Card Members can add their Global Entry PASS ID to their frequent flyer profile(s) with the participating airline(s) and then ensure that their frequent flyer number is entered for each flight booking. If Card Member is approved, membership into the Global Entry program is valid for five years and subject to the program’s terms and conditions. You must reapply for the Global Entry program every five years for continuous benefits.
TSA PreCheck Fee Credit Option:
TSA PreCheck is an intelligence-driven, risk-based program managed by TSA that allows low-risk travelers to experience faster, more efficient screening at participating U.S. airport checkpoints for domestic and international travel. The TSA PreCheck application program is a Department of Homeland Security Trusted Traveler program. Enrolling in TSA PreCheck does not guarantee selection for expedited screening each time a passenger travels. To receive the TSA PreCheck statement credit of up to $85, a Card Member must pay for the TSA PreCheck application fee through any Authorized Enrollment Provider with their eligible Card. If Card Member is approved, Membership into the TSA PreCheck program is valid for the duration of the plan that the Card Member selected and subject to the program’s terms and conditions. Card Members will not receive a statement credit for a plan duration that is less than five years.
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Card Members, Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Card Members, Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business Card Members, Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business Card Members:
Basic Card Members are eligible to receive one statement credit every 4 years for the application fee for Global Entry or every 4.5 years for TSA PreCheck when charged to their eligible Card through any Authorized Enrollment Provider. Card Members on eligible accounts will receive the statement credit for a 5-year program option, all other term options are not eligible to receive the statement credit. Card Members will receive a statement credit for the first program (either Global Entry or TSA PreCheck) to which they apply and pay for with an eligible Card. The charge for the application fee can be made by the Basic Card Member or any Additional Card Members on a single Card account. Card Members can receive no more than one credit for up to $85 for TSA PreCheck or $100 credit for Global Entry (but not both programs), depending on the program for which the Card Member first applies. American Express has no control over the application and/or approval process for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, and does not have access to any information provided to the government by the Card Member or by the government to the Card Member. American Express has no liability regarding the Global Entry or TSA PreCheck programs. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) (for Global Entry) and U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (for TSA PreCheck) charge an application fee to process each respective application regardless of whether the Card Member’s application is approved. The Department of Homeland Security may suspend acceptance of applications on any basis at its discretion. American Express will provide a statement credit for the application fee regardless of the decision made by CBP (for Global Entry) or TSA (for TSA PreCheck) but will not provide a statement credit for subsequent application fees charged to the same eligible Card within four years, even if the original application is rejected. Membership for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck is per person, and a separate application must be completed for each individual. For additional information on the Global Entry and TSA PreCheck programs, including information regarding the application and/or approval process and for a list of participating airlines and airports, as well as the full terms and conditions of the programs, please go to www.globalentry.gov for Global Entry and www.tsa.gov for TSA PreCheck. The Global Entry and TSA PreCheck programs are subject to change, and American Express has no control over those changes. The statement credit benefit applies to the Global Entry or TSA PreCheck programs only. Other program applications including, but not limited to, NEXUS, SENTRI and Privium are not eligible for the statement credit benefit. Please allow up to 8 weeks after the qualifying Global Entry or TSA PreCheck transaction is charged to the eligible Card account for the statement credit to be posted to the Card account. American Express relies on accurate transaction data to identify eligible Global Entry and TSA PreCheck purchases. If you do not see a credit for a qualifying purchase on your eligible Card after 8 weeks, simply call the number on the back of your Card. Card Members are responsible for payment of all application charges until the statement credit posts to the Card account. To be eligible for this benefit, Card account(s) must be active through the time of statement credit fulfillment.
Global Entry Fee Credit Option:
Global Entry is a CBP program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk international travelers upon arrival in the United States. Global Entry membership also includes access to the TSA PreCheck program with no additional application or fee required. If a Card Member applies separately for TSA PreCheck with the same eligible Card, the TSA PreCheck application fee is not eligible for a statement credit. To receive the $100 Global Entry statement credit, Card Members must pay for the $100 Global Entry application fee with an eligible Card. Global Entry members can opt in to TSA PreCheck by entering their Global Entry membership number (PASS ID) in the “Known Traveler Number” field each time a flight reservation is made on a participating airline. Alternatively, Card Members can add their Global Entry PASS ID to their frequent flyer profile(s) with the participating airline(s) and then ensure that their frequent flyer number is entered for each flight booking. If Card Member is approved, membership into the Global Entry program is valid for five years and subject to the program’s terms and conditions. You must reapply for the Global Entry program every five years for continuous benefits.
TSA PreCheck Fee Credit Option:
TSA PreCheck is an intelligence-driven, risk-based program managed by TSA that allows low-risk travelers to experience faster, more efficient screening at participating U.S. airport checkpoints for domestic and international travel. The TSA PreCheck application program is a Department of Homeland Security Trusted Traveler program. Enrolling in TSA PreCheck does not guarantee selection for expedited screening each time a passenger travels. To receive the TSA PreCheck statement credit of up to $85, a Card Member must pay for the TSA PreCheck application fee through any Authorized Enrollment Provider with their eligible Card. If Card Member is approved, Membership into the TSA PreCheck program is valid for the duration of the plan that the Card Member selected and subject to the program’s terms and conditions. Card Members will not receive a statement credit for a plan duration that is less than five years.
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ Card Members:
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Basic Card Members are eligible to receive one statement credit every 4 years for the application fee for either Global Entry or every 4.5 years for the application fee for TSA PreCheck when charged to their eligible Card through any Authorized Enrollment Provider. Card Members on eligible accounts will receive the statement credit for a 5-year program option, all other term options are not eligible to receive the statement credit. Card Members will receive a statement credit for the first program (either Global Entry or TSA PreCheck) to which they apply and pay for with an eligible Card. The charge for the application fee can be made by the Basic Card Member or any Additional Card Members on a single Card account. Card Members can receive no more than one credit for up to $85 for TSA PreCheck or $100 credit for Global Entry (but not both programs), depending on the program for which the Card Member first applies. American Express has no control over the application and/or approval process for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, and does not have access to any information provided to the government by the Card Member or by the government to the Card Member. American Express has no liability regarding the Global Entry or TSA PreCheck programs. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) (for Global Entry) and U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (for TSA PreCheck) charge an application fee to process each respective application regardless of whether the Card Member’s application is approved. The Department of Homeland Security may suspend acceptance of applications on any basis at its discretion. American Express will provide a statement credit for the application fee regardless of the decision made by CBP (for Global Entry) or TSA (for TSA PreCheck) but will not provide a statement credit for subsequent application fees charged to the same eligible Card within four years, even if the original application is rejected. Membership for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck is per person, and a separate application must be completed for each individual. For additional information on the Global Entry and TSA PreCheck programs, including information regarding the application and/or approval process and for a list of participating airlines and airports, as well as the full terms and conditions of the programs, please go to www.globalentry.gov for Global Entry and www.tsa.gov for TSA PreCheck. The Global Entry and TSA PreCheck programs are subject to change, and American Express has no control over those changes. The statement credit benefit applies to the Global Entry or TSA PreCheck programs only. Other program applications including, but not limited to, NEXUS, SENTRI and Privium are not eligible for the statement credit benefit. Please allow up to 8 weeks after the qualifying Global Entry or TSA PreCheck transaction is charged to the eligible Card account for the statement credit to be posted to the Card account. American Express relies on accurate transaction data to identify eligible Global Entry and TSA PreCheck purchases. If you do not see a credit for a qualifying purchase on your eligible Card after 8 weeks, simply call the number on the back of your Card. Card Members are responsible for payment of all application charges until the statement credit posts to the Card account. To be eligible for this benefit, Card account(s) must be active through the time of statement credit fulfillment.
Global Entry Fee Credit Option:
Global Entry is a CBP program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk international travelers upon arrival in the United States. Global Entry membership also includes access to the TSA PreCheck program with no additional application or fee required. If a Card Member applies separately for TSA PreCheck with the same eligible Card, the TSA PreCheck application fee is not eligible for a statement credit. To receive the $100 Global Entry statement credit, Card Members must pay for the $100 Global Entry application fee with an eligible Card. Global Entry members can opt in to TSA PreCheck by entering their Global Entry membership number (PASS ID) in the “Known Traveler Number” field each time a flight reservation is made on a participating airline. Alternatively, Card Members can add their Global Entry PASS ID to their frequent flyer profile(s) with the participating airline(s) and then ensure that their frequent flyer number is entered for each flight booking. If Card Member is approved, membership into the Global Entry program is valid for five years and subject to the program’s terms and conditions. You must reapply for the Global Entry program every five years for continuous benefits.
TSA PreCheck Fee Credit Option:
TSA PreCheck is an intelligence-driven, risk-based program managed by TSA that allows low-risk travelers to experience faster, more efficient screening at participating U.S. airport checkpoints for domestic and international travel. The TSA PreCheck application program is a Department of Homeland Security Trusted Traveler program. TSA began accepting TSA PreCheck applications on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. Enrolling in TSA PreCheck does not guarantee selection for expedited screening each time a passenger travels. To receive the TSA PreCheck statement credit of up to $85, a Card Member must pay for the TSA PreCheck application fee through any Authorized Enrollment Provider with their eligible Card. If Card Member is approved, Membership into the TSA PreCheck program is valid for the duration of the plan that the Card Member selected and subject to the program’s terms and conditions.Card Members will not receive a statement credit for a plan duration that is less than five years.