Does Chase pay for TSA?

Some travel credit cards from Chase offer a credit as reimbursement for travel program application fees, including TSA PreCheck. These cards have annual fees, and many are airline credit cards, which tend to have certain benefits for travelers who spend and fly with a specific airline.



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  1. Aeroplan® Credit Card.
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  4. Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card.
  5. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card.


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Up to $100 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® , or NEXUS fee credit Cardmembers will receive a statement credit of up to $100 every 4 years as reimbursement for the application fee for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS when charged to a UnitedSM Explorer Card.

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The card offers up to a $100 reimbursement every four years for the application fee for NEXUS, Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, which can let you sail through customs or security lines on your next trip. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card lacks these travel perks.

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If you are an international traveler, you'll likely benefit more from Global Entry. However, if you only travel domestically, TSA Precheck is a fantastic option. TSA PreCheck comes with: “Fastpass” through airport security - expedited security screening for low-risk travelers departing from U.S. airports.

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Chase Sapphire Reserve is a premium travel credit card that charges an annual fee but provides several perks and benefits. One benefit is reimbursement for a TSA PreCheck, Global Entry or NEXUS fee. Reimbursement would be issued in the form of a statement credit up to $100.

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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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In March 2021, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a scam alert describing misleading websites that claimed to offer victims TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or NEXUS application services but instead charged the consumer $140.

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The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card offers several benefits to cardmembers for an annual fee, including:
  • Annual travel credit: $50 Annual Ultimate Rewards Hotel Credit.
  • Authorized user fee: None.
  • Foreign transaction fees: None.
  • Points transfer: 1:1? points transfer for Chase's hotel and airline partners.
  • Travel insurance:*


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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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The Chase Sapphire Reserve® credit card provides airport lounge access to cardholders by way of a complimentary membership to Priority Pass™.

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If your goal is to get or maintain a good credit score, two to three credit card accounts, in addition to other types of credit, are generally recommended. This combination may help you improve your credit mix. Lenders and creditors like to see a wide variety of credit types on your credit report.

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United joins JetBlue and Southwest as the three U.S.-based Chase Sapphire airline partners. MileagePlus miles are worth around 1.2 cents per mile when redeemed for United economy flights. In addition to redeeming miles on United, you can redeem United MileagePlus miles for award flights on other Star Alliance partners.

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