What credit cards help with TSA PreCheck/Global Entry?

Credit cards that can offset TSA PreCheck and Global Entry costs

If you use frequent-flyer benefits to reduce time in security lines, cards that help cover TSA PreCheck or Global Entry fees can be a meaningful savings lever. The story specifically points to “the best credit cards” for those programs—aimed at travelers who find themselves waiting while others move through expedited lanes.

How these benefits typically work

Across major issuers, the structure usually falls into one of these patterns:

• Statement credits or reimbursement after you pay the application fee for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry.
• Annual perks that can cover the cost each year you hold the card.
• Eligibility tied to your membership (some programs are bundled with Global Entry benefits, while PreCheck is separate).

What to look for before applying

To ensure the perk is actually usable for your travel profile, focus on:

• Whether the credit is for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or both (Global Entry generally includes PreCheck in the U.S.).
• Any enrollment timing rules (for example, whether the credit is triggered only after approval or after payment).
• Annual fee level versus the benefit amount, especially if you don’t fly enough to fully benefit from PreCheck.

Why it matters

The payoff is straightforward: you spend less time in line at U.S. airports, and you can make tighter itineraries. For travelers who are recurring flyers, even one missed trip day due to long security waits can outweigh the cost of carrying a premium rewards card.

If you want, tell me which airports you use most and whether you prefer Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, and I can suggest a card-match strategy based on the benefit type.