Does Bank of America pay for Global Entry?

Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card. Get up to $200 in combined Airline Incidental and TSA PreCheck®/Global Entry Statement Credits. Plus, access to world class travel benefits: travel and purchase protections, luxury hotel collection and concierge service.



Yes, Bank of America offers a statement credit for the Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® application fee on its premium credit cards. Specifically, the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card and the Premium Rewards® Elite card provide a credit of up to $100 or $120 (depending on the current government fee) every four years. To receive the benefit, you must use your eligible Bank of America card to pay the application fee directly to the U.S. government. The credit is automatically applied to your statement, effectively making the service free. This is a highly valued perk for frequent travelers, as Global Entry also includes TSA PreCheck® for faster domestic screening. It is worth noting that Bank of America's standard "Travel Rewards" or "Customized Cash" cards do not offer this specific credit. For those enrolled in the Preferred Rewards program, the value of these premium cards is further enhanced through points bonuses, but the Global Entry credit remains a flat-rate reimbursement for the application cost.

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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.

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Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck and its benefits but also gives you expedited U.S. customs screening when traveling internationally. Upon returning to the U.S., you can use an airport kiosk that should be far faster than traditional customs inspection lines.

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The only potential downsides of Global Entry is that it requires fingerprinting and background check and costs $100 every 5 years. Scheduling and completing your Global Entry interview can also be a hassle, which is why taking advantage of Enrollment on Arrival can be wise.

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The short answer is that Clear allows members to verify their identity using biometric scanning ahead of airport security, whereas Global Entry expedites re-entry into the U.S. after international travel. Clear allows you to hurry through security lines faster at 50-plus airports around the United States.

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