Does Costco credit card cover TSA PreCheck?

How does the Costco Anywhere TSA PreCheck benefit work? The Costco Credit Card doesn't offer the TSA PreCheck benefit.



No, the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi does not currently offer a credit or reimbursement for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fees. While it is a robust cash-back card for travelers—offering 4% back on gas and EV charging and 3% back on restaurants and eligible travel—it lacks the premium "lifestyle" perks found on high-end travel cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or the Amex Platinum. If you are looking to have your $78 TSA PreCheck fee covered, you would need to use a different card that explicitly lists "Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Statement Credit" as a benefit. The Costco card focuses instead on practical road-trip protections, such as worldwide car rental insurance and roadside assistance dispatch, making it a great secondary card for domestic travel but not the primary tool for bypassing airport security lines.

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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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Credit Cards featuring TSA PreCheck®
  • Aeroplan® Credit Card.
  • American Airlines Credit Union Visa® Signature credit.
  • Arvest Visa Signature® Credit Card.
  • Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card.
  • Capital One® Spark® Miles Card.
  • Capital One® Venture® Card.
  • Capital One® Venture X® Business Card.
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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 application fee for TSA PreCheck® is $78 for 5 years.

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

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TSA PreCheck® is available when you depart from a U.S. airport to a foreign country, and for domestic, connecting flights after you return to the United States. If you travel internationally four or more times a year, consider enrolling in Global Entry instead of TSA PreCheck®.

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TSA PreCheck® provides expedited security screening benefits for flights departing from U.S. Airports. Global Entry provides expedited U.S. customs screening for international air travelers when entering the United States. Global Entry members also receive TSA PreCheck® benefits as part of their membership.

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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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Applying for Global Entry is more of a hassle than TSA PreCheck. Here's why: Passport: You must already have a valid passport to apply for Global Entry. Getting a passport comes with its own costs and paperwork.

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It's run by a different agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Global Entry costs $100 for a five-year membership. While more comprehensive, the program has requirements that are more stringent and include a passport and an interview.

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When you enroll in TSA Pre?® (valid for 5 years), you'll speed through expedited security lines without the need to remove your shoes, laptop, liquids, belt, or lightweight jacket.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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