How do I use Global Entry for domestic flights?

Global Entry members do not need to activate this card to use your benefits for air travel. However, it must be activated to use for land border crossings. To use your TSA PreCheck or Global Entry benefits when you fly, your Known Traveler number needs to be attached to your ticket.

Can I use Global Entry for TSA PreCheck for domestic flights?

Yes. TSA PreCheck® is available when you depart from a U.S. airport to a foreign country, and for domestic, connecting flights after you return to the United States. If you travel internationally four or more times a year, consider enrolling in Global Entry instead of TSA PreCheck®.

Do I need to carry my Global Entry card for domestic flights?

If you have a Global Entry card or a passport, you're in the clear — just remember to bring them with you every time you travel both domestically and internationally.

Do I need to apply for TSA if I have Global Entry?

With Global Entry you'll receive expedited customs processing when entering the United States, and you'll receive TSA PreCheck® when flying from U.S. airports.

Can I use my Global Entry at TSA?

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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Can I show my Global Entry card for 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.

Which is better TSA PreCheck or Global Entry?

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. If you're paying out of pocket, Global Entry is only $22 more.

Do I need clear if I have Global Entry and TSA PreCheck?

While Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck benefits, TSA PreCheck does not include Global Entry, so anyone that travels internationally regularly will need to apply for Global Entry separately.

What are the benefits of having Global Entry?

Is Global Entry worth it for one trip?

Whether or not Global Entry is worth it will depend on your personal situation. If all your travel is domestic, Global Entry may not fit your needs. But if you have international travel plans within the next five years, Global Entry can save you a lot of time at the airport.

Does TSA PreCheck last as long as Global Entry?

All of the Department of Homeland Security's Trusted Traveler Programs are valid for five years, including TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, so once you pay for a membership, you will not have to do so again until it's set to expire. Clear is valid for one year. All fees for the three must be paid upfront.

What is the cost difference between Global Entry and TSA PreCheck?

Global Entry provides the TSA PreCheck ^® benefit plus expedited U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) screening for international air travelers when entering the United States. Initial TSA PreCheck ^® enrollment costs $85 and Global Entry costs $100 for a five-year membership.