Where do I find my TSA PreCheck number?

Look on your membership card Although members receive a KTN for every trusted traveler program, only Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI issue physical membership cards. On the back of this card will be a 9-digit sequence called a PASSID, which is the equivalent of a KTN.



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How will I know that I can access TSA PreCheck® screening lanes? Participating airlines display a TSA PreCheck® indicator directly on your boarding pass if you are eligible for TSA PreCheck based on your provided Known Traveler Number (KTN).

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To receive TSA PreCheck®, you must include your Known Traveler Number (your CBP PASSID for Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI members) in the appropriate field of your airline reservation, and the TSA PreCheck® indicator must be displayed on the boarding pass to access the lanes.

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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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You can also update existing reservations with your TSA PreCheck number. Go to Edit Traveler Information in the Manage Reservations section on the website, at an airport kiosk or in the United app.

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Re: No TSA Precheck on Boarding Pass Verify your PreCheck is not expired, you need to renew it every 5 years. Verify the name on the reservation matches your PreCheck name exactly, including middle name. PreCheck is never guaranteed. TSA may not always issue the PreCheck authorization.

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Most major carriers, domestic and foreign, participate and some smaller airlines you may have never heard of. Although some low-cost airlines, such as Breeze and Spirit offer TSA PreCheck, others, like French Bee and Play do not.

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The best way to get TSA PreCheck for free is by carrying an eligible credit card. Dozens of credit cards reimburse the TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fee if you use that card to pay upfront. Here's a quick overview of some of these cards.

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What is TSA PreCheck®? The TSA PreCheck® program expedites traveler screening through participating TSA security checkpoints (for a complete list of participating airports, visit the TSA PreCheck® Airports and Airlines page). No need to remove shoes, belts, 3-1-1 liquids, laptops, or light jackets. Apply Now!

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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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The United Kingdom doesn't have Pre-Check (a U.S.-government entity, so duh!) or CLEAR (a U.S.-based company that hasn't gone international yet).

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Checking in at Heathrow
  1. Passport/ID card. Make sure your passport is valid for the dates of your trip. ...
  2. Travel documents. Depending on your destination, you may need a visa, COVID test, or proof of vaccination. ...
  3. Baggage restrictions. ...
  4. Online check-in. ...
  5. Self-service check-in. ...
  6. Check-in desks.


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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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How it Works
  1. Apply Online. Submit an online application in 5 minutes & schedule an appointment at any of 500+ enrollment centers.
  2. Enroll in person. 10-min in-person appointment that includes fingerprinting for a background check.
  3. Travel with Ease.


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