Credit card benefit guide
How to use Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, and CLEAR credits
Updated July 13, 2026
Quick answer: To use an airport security credit, confirm which program the card covers, apply through the official Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, NEXUS, or CLEAR site, and pay the fee with that card. The issuer can then reimburse the eligible charge. This guide covers 16 cards with at least one airport-security credit.
Pay the eligible application or membership fee with the right card, then watch for the statement credit. The covered program and reimbursement interval vary by card. A Global Entry credit may return only once every several years, while a CLEAR Plus credit may renew each year.
How to use Airport security credits
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Choose an eligible program
Confirm whether the card covers Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, NEXUS, CLEAR Plus, or a subset of those programs.
- 2
Check the reimbursement interval
Read the issuer terms for the real interval. Some application-fee credits are available only once every several years.
- 3
Apply through the official program
Complete the application or membership purchase through the official provider and keep the confirmation.
- 4
Pay with the card that carries the credit
Use the eligible card for the application or membership fee. Some issuers reimburse an application for another traveler. Verify that rule before offering the credit to someone else.
- 5
Confirm reimbursement
Monitor the statement for the credit and contact the issuer if an eligible charge does not post within the stated window.
Official enrollment links
Start with the program's own site. Enrollment providers, fees, and available locations can change.
Which cards include Airport security credits?
This guide covers 16 cards with Airport security credits.
American Express
Business Platinum Card
$895 annual fee
CLEAR Plus Credit
Up to $209Up to $209 per year in statement credits for a CLEAR Plus membership.
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
Up to $120Up to $120 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee.
American Express
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card
$650 annual fee
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
Up to $120Up to $120 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee.
American Express
American Express Green Card
$150 annual fee
CLEAR Plus Credit
Up to $189Up to $189 per year in statement credits for a CLEAR Plus membership.
American Express
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card
$650 annual fee
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
Up to $120Up to $120 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee.
American Express
Platinum Card
$895 annual fee
CLEAR Plus Credit
Up to $209Up to $209 per year in statement credits for a CLEAR Plus membership.
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
Up to $120Up to $120 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fees.
Bank of America
Atmos Rewards Summit Card
$395 annual fee
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
Up to $120Up to $120 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee.
Bank of America
Premium Rewards Card
$95 annual fee
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
Up to $100Up to $100 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee.
Bank of America
Premium Rewards Elite Card
$550 annual fee
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
Up to $120Up to $120 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee.
Capital One
Venture X Business Card
$395 annual fee
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
Up to $120Up to $120 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fees.
Chase
IHG One Rewards Premier
$99 annual fee
Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS Credit
Up to $120Up to $120 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS application fees.
Chase
Sapphire Reserve
$795 annual fee
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
Up to $120Up to $120 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS application fees.
Chase
Sapphire Reserve for Business
$795 annual fee
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
Up to $120Up to $120 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS application fees.
Citi
AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
$595 annual fee
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
Up to $120Up to $120 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee.
Citi
AAdvantage Globe Mastercard
$350 annual fee
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
Up to $120Up to $120 statement credit every 4 years.
Citi
Strata Elite Card
$595 annual fee
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
Up to $120Up to $120 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee.
U.S. Bank
Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card
$0 annual fee
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
Up to $100Up to $100 statement credit every 4 years for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee.
What should you watch for?
Global Entry can include TSA PreCheck
For eligible travelers, Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck access, so compare the programs before using a one-time reimbursement.
Use extra credits for family
If you already have the membership, check whether the issuer will reimburse an application fee for another traveler. Confirm before entering your card on their application.
CLEAR is a separate membership
A CLEAR Plus credit is different from a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application-fee credit and may have a different reset schedule.
Frequently asked questions
How does a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit work?
Pay an eligible application fee with the card that includes the benefit. The issuer generally posts a statement credit after the charge, subject to the card’s coverage amount and reimbursement interval.
Which cards cover airport security programs?
This guide covers 16 cards with a Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, NEXUS, or CLEAR credit, including American Express Business Platinum Card, American Express Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card, American Express Green Card, American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card, and 12 more. Check the issuer terms for the card you hold because enrollment, purchase, and reset rules differ.
Can you use the credit for someone else?
Many issuers reimburse the eligible application charge regardless of the applicant name, which can make an unused credit useful for a family member. Verify the current card terms first.
How often can you use a Global Entry credit?
The interval varies by card and is often longer than one year. Read the detailed issuer terms for the last-use rule and next eligibility date.
Can RewardSensei remind you to enroll at the airport?
Pro benefit reminders and TripScope travel-membership nudges are available now. A location-triggered enrollment prompt with directions to a nearby enrollment point is planned and is not available today.
Benefit information is educational and may change. Enrollment, merchant coding, purchase eligibility, and reset rules are controlled by the issuer. Verify current terms before relying on a credit.
Put the credit on your trip checklist
Add the card and track the credit in RewardSensei. Pro benefit reminders can flag unused value before the benefit resets. TripScope can also show an unused CLEAR, TSA PreCheck, or Global Entry credit beside a saved trip.
Planned: an enrollment prompt at the airport
With a separate opt-in for background location, an airport arrival could prompt you about an unused security credit and open an official nearby enrollment option. The credit-aware arrival alert and nearest-location routing are not available today.
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