Does Global Entry go in known traveler or redress?

If you sign up for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry (which includes TSA PreCheck status) through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and are approved, you will be issued a Known Traveler Number (KTN).
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Is Global Entry number a redress number?

A redress number is different from a Known Traveler Number, which identifies your membership in Trusted Traveler programs like TSA PreCheck and Global Entry.
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Where is the redress and known traveler number on Global Entry card?

There are two 9-digit numbers on the back of the Global Entry card. The one on the upper left corner is the Known Traveler Number or PASSID.
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What is the difference between redress and known traveler?

A Known Traveler Number is for PreCheck. You can get into PreCheck via a number of programs, including Nexus. For Nexus people, put your PASSID (from the back of your card) into the Known Traveler Number field. A redress number is like an override if your name is on the Do Not Fly.
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Whats the difference between Global Entry and known traveler?

Global Entry vs.

This program 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.
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Can I go through TSA PreCheck if I have Global Entry?

U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents enrolled in Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI are eligible to participate in TSA PreCheck®, as well as Canadian citizens who are members of NEXUS.
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Should I get Global Entry if I have TSA PreCheck?

If you travel internationally four or more times a year, consider enrolling in Global Entry. If you take less than four international trips a year, TSA PreCheck is a great choice for domestic travelers.
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Which Global Entry number do I use?

Find your Trusted Traveler's membership number by logging into your Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account. The membership number is listed toward the top of the page. The membership number, also known as your PASS ID, is also on the back of Trusted Traveler cards.
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Is my Global Entry number the same as TSA PreCheck?

No. To receive TSA PreCheck®, you must include your Known Traveler Number (your CBP PASSID for Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI members) in the appropriate field of your airline reservation, and the TSA PreCheck® indicator must be displayed on the boarding pass to access the lanes.
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Why am I being asked for a redress number?

The Redress Control Number (redress number) allows the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Secure Flight program to match travelers with the results of their redress case.
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Do I need to carry my Global Entry card?

Is it required that I request one? No, it is not necessary to obtain a Global Entry card to continue using your program membership at airport kiosks. A Global Entry card is only required for use at the SENTRI and NEXUS lanes coming into the United States.
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Is Global Entry harder to get than TSA PreCheck?

TSA PreCheck enrollment centers are located at many airports and other locations throughout the country, whereas Global Entry enrollment centers are usually located at international airports and land border crossings. Because of this, completing the TSA PreCheck interview process is easier for most applicants.
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How do you use Global Entry at the airport?

Members enter the United States through automatic kiosks at select airports. At airports, program members proceed to Global Entry kiosks, present their machine-readable passport or U.S. permanent resident card, place their fingerprints on the scanner for fingerprint verification and complete a customs declaration.
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Does Global Entry speed up customs?

As a new member of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program, you understand the value of time. Your membership allows you expedited entry upon arrival in the U.S. With your Global Entry membership, you have chosen one of the fastest, most technologically advanced ways to speed international travel.
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What countries can I use Global Entry in?

International Arrangements
  • Argentina.
  • Australia.
  • Bahrain.
  • Brazil.
  • Canada (eligible for Global Entry benefits through NEXUS program membership)
  • Colombia.
  • Germany.
  • India.
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Is Global Entry faster than clear?

Clear and Global Entry differ in a few critical ways: Clear allows you to hurry through security lines faster at 40-plus airports around the United States. It lets you quickly access identification documents and verify your identity by scanning your fingerprints or eyes.
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How long is the wait for Global Entry?

Current Global Entry application processing times:

For new Global Entry applicants, the processing time for an application can exceed 90 days. A full background check will be completed to ensure our potential members qualify for expedited processing into the United States.
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Can I use Global Entry if I forgot my card?

Even if you don't have your card, you can get through Global Entry with your passport, fingerprints, and Global Entry number. Record your number in a notes app on your phone, or a text file in Dropbox so you have it separate from the card.
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Does Global Entry send you a card?

The Global Entry Card is issued to Global Entry members who are U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or Mexican nationals.
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What are the two numbers on my Global Entry card?

Your Known Traveler Number can be found on the back of your Global Entry card. It is your PASSID number. If you have NEXUS or SENTRI, your PASSID number will also be found on the back of your card.
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What is the redress number on the back of my Global Entry card?

A redress number is a 7-digit case number issued by the TSA that helps identify a traveler who may have been misidentified and thus subject to additional screening. This program has nothing to do with the Global Entry program which provides expedited customs screening at airports.
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Is Known Traveler number the same as passid?

Your Known Traveler Number, also known as PASSID, can be quickly retrieved by reading the back of your Global Entry card. This number is typically nine digits long and begins with 15, 98 or 99.
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Why is it so hard to get a Global Entry interview?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has alerted travelers on its website that all of its Trusted Traveler Programs — Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, and FAST — are experiencing “application processing delays,” leading to low interview availability.
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How much does it cost to add Global Entry to TSA PreCheck?

A $100 one-time fee is required with your Global Entry application and must be paid at time of application submission through the Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) system. You can pay by credit card or through an electronic bank transfer. The fee is non-refundable, even if an application is denied.
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Is it difficult to get a Global Entry card?

But getting enrolled in Global Entry can be easier said than done. While federal officials say some travelers can complete the entire process in less than 30 days (and that was our experience recently), backlogs in processing applications can drag out the process for months.
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