Travel Credit Cards That Reimburse the New $120 Global Entry Fee
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While the price of Global Entry may be rising, it won’t cost you an extra dime if you have the right travel rewards credit card
Some major credit card providers are beefing up their travel rewards to offset the price hike of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s “trusted traveler” programs. Starting Tuesday, the agency will charge an upfront fee of $120 for three popular expedited-clearance options — Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI — all of which include TSA PreCheck memberships for eligible applicants.
In response, major credit card providers are increasing their reimbursements
In response, American Express, Capital One and Chase told Money that they are increasing their reimbursements for these travel programs from $100 to $120 on more than two dozen travel cards total. Once CBP’s new fee schedule is in effect, the credit card providers will apply a statement credit of up to $120 if a qualifying card was used to pay for an application.
Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI are available to qualifying U.S. citizens, residents and nationals who are re-entering the country by land, sea or air — as opposed to TSA PreCheck, which is solely for air travel originating from the U.S. While PreCheck is included in these three programs, a stand-alone membership is available for $78, which has not changed. Many other travel cards continue to offer a statement credit covering the cost of just TSA PreCheck.
The price hike by CBP is the first one in 15 years
The price hike by CBP is the first one in 15 years. The agency said its current fees are “no longer sufficient” to cover administration costs and that the higher price is not intended to result in faster processing times, which typically range between six and 12 months but may take up to two years.
These travel cards will give you $120 to cover Global Entry fees
Not all travel credit cards will reimburse you for the cost of becoming a quote-unquote “trusted traveler.” The ones that do offer the reward usually charge annual fees ranging from $95 to $700.
Travel cards that will cover Global Entry fees
American Express cards
- The American Express Gold Corporate Card
- The Platinum Card
- The Platinum Card (for Goldman Sachs)
- The Platinum Card (for Morgan Stanley)
- The Platinum Card (for Charles Schwab)
- The American Express Corporate Platinum Card
- The American Express Business Platinum Card
- Centurion Card
- The American Express Corporate Centurion Card
- The American Express Business Centurion Card
- The Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
- The Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card
- The Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business American Express Card
- The Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card
- The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card
Chase cards
- Sapphire Reserve Card
- UnitedSM Explorer Card
- United Club Visa Infinite Card
- United Quest Card
- IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
- IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
- Aeroplan Card
- Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card
- JPMorgan Reserve Card
Capital One cards
- Venture Rewards Card
- Venture X Rewards Card
- Venture X Business Card
- Spark Miles Card