How do I give a TSA gift?

If you're trying to gift TSA PreCheck or Global Entry, you really only have two solid options from which to choose:
  1. Give them cash in the equivalent of the application fee.
  2. Use your credit card to pay for the application before they submit it.




You can give the "gift of speed" by purchasing a TSA PreCheck gift card or by using your credit card's built-in fee credit for someone else. Official gift platforms like "Give PreCheck" allow you to purchase a membership kit that you can physically mail to a friend; they then use the included card to pay for their application at their interview. Alternatively, if you have a premium credit card like the Amex Platinum or Chase Sapphire Reserve that offers a statement credit for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry, you can simply use that card to pay for the other person's application. The credit card issuer only sees a charge from "TSA" or "U.S. Customs and Border Protection" and will reimburse you regardless of whose name is on the application. This is a common "travel hack" for people who already have their own membership and have a "spare" credit. It is a thoughtful, practical gift that saves the recipient five years of waiting in long security lines and removing their shoes at the airport.

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You can't gift membership in either program, but you can offer to cover the fee with cash or your credit card.

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The application fee for TSA PreCheck® is $78 for 5 years. Before you apply, we recommend that you review the various DHS trusted traveler programs, such as the TSA PreCheck® Application Program, Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI, to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements and determine the best program for you.

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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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Is TSA PreCheck Free for Seniors? TSA PreCheck is not free for seniors and there are no senior discounts applicable to the $78 application fee.

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A Known Traveler Number (KTN) is issued to all individuals approved to receive TSA PreCheck® expedited screening. The KTN must be added in the KTN field when booking airline travel reservations to have the TSA PreCheck® indicator appear on your boarding pass.

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

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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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My travel companions (children, spouse, or co-travelers) are not Global Entry members; can they come through the Global Entry lane with me? No, only Global Entry members can use the Global Entry lanes.

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However, to safeguard the ranks of this vital agency, a rigorous and thorough background check was set into place as part of the TSA hiring process. From checking credit rating to unpaid debts, and criminal convictions, there are a number of factors that can you lead to automatic disqualification.

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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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With a $78 one-time fee, you pay about $15.50 per year over five years. What do you get for your money? Shorter wait times. In May 2023, 89% of TSA PreCheck passengers waited less than five minutes in security lines, according to the TSA.

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Yes, TSA PreCheck can save you time at airport security. Many TSA PreCheck members spent an average of five minutes in airport security in February 2023, according to the TSA website . If you've ever waited in line for a security screening at the airport, you know getting through can take much longer than five minutes.

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TSA PreCheck enrollment expires five years after the initial approval of your Known Traveler Number (KTN). A lot can happen in five years—if it's been a while since your last trip, or if you've simply forgotten when you were approved, you can check your status anytime.

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Do seniors automatically get PreCheck? No. Anyone who wants to receive PreCheck needs to apply. However, TSA does provide people who are 75 years old or older access to an expedited screening process in the regular screening lines: You can keep your light jacket and shoes on.

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Special TSA Security Screening for Passengers 75 and older – Passengers 75 and older are not required to remove their shoes and light jacket at the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) checkpoint, and they are allowed an extra pass through Advanced Imaging Technology devices.

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Special TSA Security Screening for Passengers 75 and older – Passengers 75 and older are not required to remove their shoes and light jacket at the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) checkpoint, and they are allowed an extra pass through Advanced Imaging Technology devices.

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