Does Amex Delta Platinum cover TSA PreCheck?

Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card *Must apply for TSA PreCheck® through any TSA PreCheck Official Enrollment Provider. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck®. **Discount not applicable to partner operated flights or to taxes and fees.



Yes, the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card covers the application fee for TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry. As of 2026, card members are eligible for a statement credit of up to $100 (reimbursed once every 4 years for Global Entry or every 4.5 years for TSA PreCheck) when they use their card to pay the application fee. Since Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck automatically, most travelers find it to be the higher-value option for the same credit. Additionally, the card offers other travel-focused perks in 2026, such as an annual companion certificate (for domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trips), a $150 annual Delta Stays credit for hotel bookings, and a "MQD Headstart" to help frequent flyers reach Medallion status faster. It is important to note that you must physically use the Delta Platinum card for the payment to trigger the automatic statement credit, which typically appears on your bill within 8 weeks of the transaction.

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How Do I Get TSA Precheck for Free?
  1. Aeroplan® Credit Card.
  2. The Platinum Card® from American Express (Terms apply, see rates & fees)
  3. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (Terms apply, see rates & fees)
  4. Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card.
  5. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card.


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Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
  • Earn 3 miles per dollar on Delta purchases ‡ ...
  • Earn 3 miles per dollar on purchases directly with Hotels ‡ ...
  • Earn 2 miles per dollar at Restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.‡ and earn 2 miles per dollar at U.S. Supermarkets‡


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The TSA PreCheck® Application Program is only open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents. Applicants may be ineligible due to incomplete or false application information, certain violations of federal security regulations, or disqualifying criminal offenses and factors.

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The fastest and easiest way to enroll in TSA PreCheck® is to start the application online.

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Even better: if you have TSA PreCheck, you can still utilize that option. A one-year Clear Plus membership typically costs $189. Conveniently, the Amex Platinum, Amex Business Platinum and Amex Green each come with up to $189 in Clear Plus statement credits each calendar year. Enrollment is required.

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Since Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck for an additional $15 every five years, it's the better deal overall. This is true even if you only travel internationally every few years, mostly because having both memberships makes the security and U.S. customs (CBP) process easier on both ends of your trip.

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Card Members are entitled to receive Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on Delta flights. Benefit is limited to Basic Card Members (not Additional Card Members) with the Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum or Reserve Cards. Reservation must include the Basic Card Member's SkyMiles number.

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Plus, all Medallion® Members are eligible for Complimentary Upgrades, with Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members also having access to Global and Regional Upgrade Certificates through exclusive Choice Benefits.

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The application fee for TSA PreCheck® is $78 for 5 years.

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Google search traffic for “TSA Precheck” is around its highest level in five years. Most TSA PreCheck applicants must complete an online application, and get approved within three to five days of their in-person enrollment appointment, on average. However, it can take 60 days or longer, the TSA said.

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If I am TSA PreCheck® eligible, am I guaranteed expedited screening? No, TSA uses unpredictable security measures, both seen and unseen, throughout the airport. All travelers will be screened, and no individual is guaranteed expedited screening.

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There's no TSA PreCheck in Europe (womp womp), but at select Europe airports, travelers can head to the front of the security line, free of charge.

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Cadets and midshipmen of the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Air Force Academy and Merchant Marine Academy. Passengers 12 and younger traveling with an eligible passenger. Passengers who are selected using existing Secure Flight system requirements while traveling on participating airlines.

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It's a common question: If I have TSA PreCheck, does my wife or husband need it? The answer is yes. If you have TSA PreCheck on your boarding pass and your spouse doesn't, or vice versa, you cannot go through the TSA PreCheck lane together.

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As a Platinum Cardholder, you are entitled to a complimentary membership in Priority Pass. This allows you to wait for your flight in a relaxed atmosphere in one of the more than 1,200 Priority Pass lounges around the world.

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