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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 1-866-289-9673 -->). No need to remove shoes, belts, 3-1-1 liquids, laptops, or light jackets.

Are You Eligible?

U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents and citizens of partner countries enrolled in Global Entry , NEXUS or SENTRI are eligible to participate in TSA PreCheck ® , as well as Canadian citizens who are members of NEXUS.

How It Works

If you are an eligible Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI member, enter your membership number (PASS ID) in the “Known Traveler Number” field when booking reservations, or enter it into your frequent flyer profile with the airline. The membership number enables Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Secure Flight System to verify that you are a legitimate CBP Trusted Traveler and eligible to participate in TSA PreCheck ® .

Where You Can Find Your Membership Number

You can find your Trusted Traveler member number by logging into your Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account. Your membership number is listed toward the bottom of the page. Your membership number is also located on the back of your Trusted Traveler card in the upper-left corner.

The TSA PreCheck ® program expedites traveler screening through TSA security checkpoints. For a complete list of participating airports in TSA PreCheck ® or for more information, visit www.tsa.gov or call the TSA Contact Center at 1-866-289-9673 .  

U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents enrolled in Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI are eligible to participate in TSA PreCheck ® , as well as Canadian citizens who are members of NEXUS.  

If you are an eligible Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI member, enter your membership number (PASS ID) in the “Known Traveler Number” field when booking reservations, or enter it into your frequent flyer profile with the airline. The membership number enables Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Secure Flight System to verify that you are a legitimate CBP Trusted Traveler and eligible to participate in TSA PreCheck ® .  

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TSA PreCheck

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TSA PreCheck ® is an expedited security program allowing eligible travelers to speed up their screening process at participating U.S. airports and for most international trips. To participate, you must apply and get approval from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

If you have TSA PreCheck, you’ll go through a dedicated screening lane at the airport where you may not need to remove your shoes, jacket, belt or laptop from your bag.

TSA PreCheck is also available if you’re enrolled in a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler program, including Global Entry, SENTRI, or NEXUS.

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Travel with TSA PreCheck

If you apply directly through TSA, you’ll receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN). If you’re registered with a CBP program, you’ll receive a 9-digit PASS ID, which is the same number for all CBP programs.

Update your KTN or PASS ID in your AAdvantage ® account before you travel so your information is saved for every trip. If you’re not an AAdvantage ® member, you must add your KTN or PASS ID to each reservation when you book.

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What is TSA PreCheck?

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Travelers often dread going through TSA security lines, but by signing up for TSA PreCheck, you can save a lot of time and hassle at airport security.

Exactly how much time can you save? We'll put it this way: In April 2024, 99% of TSA PreCheck passengers waited less than 10 minutes at airport security.

Travelers with TSA PreCheck can use dedicated security lines, keep their shoes on and leave their 3-1-1 liquids and laptops in their bags. These benefits are available when flying on dozens of airlines at over 200 airports.

Here, we answer your questions: What is TSA PreCheck, how much does it cost and how can you get it for free?

» Learn more: Best credit cards for TSA PreCheck

TSA PreCheck is a membership program that offers dedicated airport security lines and streamlined screening at a few hundred airports across the U.S.

Upon approval, members receive a Known Traveler Number that lets the airlines know that you are eligible for TSA PreCheck benefits.

More than 90 airlines participate in TSA PreCheck to provide a smoother airport screening process. Simply add your Known Traveler Number to your flight reservations to receive a "TSA PreCheck" designation on your boarding pass and use the dedicated security lines. On some flights you may not receive TSA PreCheck benefits based on the airline you're flying, which airport you are flying from or TSA procedures.

Children up to 12 years old do not need their own TSA PreCheck membership. As long as they are traveling with an adult who is a member, they can use the TSA Security lanes too. Children ages 13-17 can travel with TSA PreCheck member parents so long as the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on the child's boarding pass as well.

I got Global Entry through the PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Card . If you have or open a certain checking account, this card has no annual fee, so this is one of the only opportunities to get TSA PreCheck/Global Entry without paying an annual fee. (Note: For nonmembers, the annual fee is $95 .)

I'd highly recommend Global Entry. It saves me time by getting me into the PreCheck line before the flight and a super fast customs line when coming back from international trips.

There are so many credit cards that now offer a credit for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. The card I use will depend on what's in my wallet each 4 or 5 years when my membership is up for renewal. Most recently it was the Chase Sapphire Reserve® , but I've also used The Platinum Card® from American Express .

PreCheck has saved me countless hours at my home airport in Tampa, and having a dedicated Global Entry line to skip customs when I get home from traveling abroad really makes the arrival stress-free.

I use TSA PreCheck every time it’s available. If an airport isn’t busy, it doesn’t always save a lot of time, but it’s so convenient not having to take my shoes off or take anything out of my bag.

Several cards in my wallet have statement credits to cover the cost of PreCheck, and I generally choose which card to use based on what’s closest to me when it’s time to renew. Most recently I used The Platinum Card® from American Express .

Differences between TSA PreCheck and Global Entry

While TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are both designed to streamline security checkpoints, each is targeted to a specific type of travel.

TSA PreCheck makes domestic travel simpler, offering dedicated airport security lanes, lower application fees and several locations where you can enroll.

Global Entry, on the other hand, is best for international travelers. This program includes TSA PreCheck benefits, but also simplifies the U.S. customs process when returning from outside the U.S.

This chart highlights some of the similarities and differences between TSA PreCheck and Global Entry.

The TSA PreCheck program is only open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents.

Travelers interested in TSA PreCheck must apply online for pre-approval. Once your interview is booked, you are required to bring an unexpired U.S. government-issued photo identification, plus proof of citizenship. Accepted documents include your passport or a driver's license and birth certificate.

Immigrants can learn more about required documentation on the Homeland Security website .

The benefits sound great, but what is the fee for TSA PreCheck? TSA PreCheck costs $77.95 at Clear enrollment locations , $78 at Idemia enrollment centers and $85 at Telos enrollment centers. The membership lasts for five years. After the initial application fee, PreCheck renewal only costs $70 if completed online . As detailed below, some travel credit cards will help offset this cost.

The initial $78 fee breaks down to an average of $15.60 per year or $1.30 per month.

While you can pay for TSA PreCheck with your credit card or debit card, you can actually get it for free instead of paying cash. Here are four ways to do just that:

Randomly issued. Some passengers may randomly receive TSA PreCheck as a way to introduce them to the benefits of being a member. Consider this a marketing effort by the Department of Homeland Security to encourage people to sign up for TSA PreCheck.

Military benefits. All active members of the U.S. Armed Forces can receive TSA PreCheck benefits by entering their Department of Defense identification number as their Known Traveler Number. This includes those serving as Reserves and National Guard, as well as cadets and midshipmen attending a military academy.

Redeem rewards. Some airline and hotel loyalty programs, such as Marriott Bonvoy and United MileagePlus , allow you to redeem miles and points to pay for TSA PreCheck application fees.

Credit card benefits. Many travel cards reimburse TSA PreCheck application fees every four to five years. Among them:

on Chase's website

on Bank of America's website

$0 intro for the first year, then $95 .

Statement credit of up to $120 as reimbursement when you charge the application fee for TSA PreCheck, Global Entry or NEXUS to the card. Available once every 4 years.

Statement credit of up to $100 as reimbursement when you charge the application fee for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry to the card. Available once every 4 years.

Statement credit of up to $100 as reimbursement when you charge the application fee for TSA PreCheck, Global Entry or NEXUS to the card. Available once every 4 years.

If your credit card offers reimbursement for the application fee for programs like TSA PreCheck or Global Entry, you must pay the fee with the card. You cannot submit a claim for reimbursement if you paid with some other method. Reimbursement will usually appear as a statement credit in your account within two months.

Cards typically offer reimbursement of only one fee once every four to five years. Check the terms and conditions of your card for the specific rules that apply. Note also that these cards only reimburse the application fee for a trusted traveler program. They don't automatically enroll you in the program or guarantee that you'll be accepted by the program. You still have to apply and go through the required screening, which in the case of TSA PreCheck and Global Entry includes an in-person appointment.

Aeroplan® Credit Card .

Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card .

Chase Sapphire Reserve® .

Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® .

Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card .

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card .

IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card .

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card .

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card .

The Platinum Card® from American Express .

Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card .

United Club℠ Infinite Card .

United℠ Explorer Card .

United Quest℠ Card .

U.S. Bank Altitude™ Reserve Visa Infinite® Card .

Terms apply.

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TSA PreCheck is open to U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents.

Here's how to pre-enroll for TSA PreCheck online and get your interview set up in five simple steps:

Go to the TSA website and click on "Apply now."

Complete the brief questionnaire confirming your eligibility for the program.

Provide a list of the identifying documents you'll bring along to your interview.

Choose from one of the 600+ enrollment centers and schedule your TSA PreCheck appointment.

Look for an email confirming your appointment.

» Learn more : How to get TSA PreCheck

Under a new partnership between the TSA and Clear, you can apply for TSA PreCheck at one of almost 50 participating Clear enrollment locations without an appointment. Submit your application online first , then finish the process at a Clear kiosk at a participating airport. Clear will submit your TSA PreCheck application on your behalf; expect to hear back in three to five days.

What happens if your application is declined?

Getting approved for TSA PreCheck is not guaranteed. People can be declined based on security threat assessments, certain criminal convictions and similar reasons.

If you're declined for TSA PreCheck, it is possible to appeal the decision and request reconsideration.

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The TSA PreCheck interview usually takes less than 10 minutes. It is primarily meant to verify your identification documents and process your fingerprints. For most people, you'll need to bring your driver's license and passport. However, it is best to use this interactive guide from the Department of Homeland Security to answer a few quick questions to know for sure which documents you should bring.

You will also be required to pay the nonrefundable $78 or $85 fee at your appointment. Payment can be made by credit card, company check, cashier's check or money order.

Once you're approved for TSA PreCheck, add your Known Traveler Number to your existing flight reservations and airline loyalty program profiles. This will allow you to use the dedicated TSA PreCheck lanes across the U.S.

» Learn more : TSA PreCheck interview: What to know

Yes. This valuable tool saves you time and frustration at airport security. If you've ever missed a flight due to long security screening lines, you know how critical it can be to get through airport security quickly.

How to maximize your rewards

You want a travel credit card that prioritizes what’s important to you. Here are some of the best travel credit cards of 2024 :

Flexibility, point transfers and a large bonus: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

No annual fee: Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card

Flat-rate travel rewards: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Bonus travel rewards and high-end perks: Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Luxury perks: The Platinum Card® from American Express

Business travelers: Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card

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Why You Should Get TSA PreCheck and How It’s Different From Global Entry

Plus, how much TSA PreCheck costs, what it gets you, and where it's accepted.

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• What if the person you're traveling with doesn’t have TSA PreCheck?

Signing up for TSA PreCheck might not be something you actively think about. It's easy to forget about the time you spent in airport security lines when you’re fondly looking back on your last trip to Japan or on a Napa Valley wine tour. But the next time you're lugging your bag through a painstakingly slow line, you might vow to sign up, finally, for TSA PreCheck. Then, on the trip after that, you'll sail past the crying babies and annoying line jumpers, keeping your shoes on and your laptop in its case the entire time.

If you’re someone who has put off applying for or even doing your research on TSA PreCheck, here’s your quick-and-easy guide to the game-changing program, including the benefits, costs, and how it's different from Global Entry.

TSA PreCheck is a way to expedite the airport security process. A government program that opened for enrollment in 2013, it provides a separate security screening lane for approved passengers. Travelers with TSA PreCheck don't have to take off their shoes, belts, or light jackets when going through security. They're also spared from digging out their laptops and liquids from their carry-ons , which makes for an easier and faster screening process.

Similar to TSA PreCheck, Global Entry is a program that allows travelers to move through customs lines much more quickly when re-entering the U.S. than those not in the program. For people who frequently travel abroad, it's worth considering applying for Global Entry instead of TSA PreCheck as Global Entry membership includes it. Additionally, the price of Global Entry is $100, only $15-$22 more than the price of TSA PreCheck alone. Even if you don't fly internationally often, the small additional charge may be a smart investment for five years of Global Entry and TSA PreCheck in the chance you travel abroad within that time frame. That said, the Global Entry interview process is often more complex and time-consuming than TSA PreCheck's.

To secure five years of TSA PreCheck, you have three provider options with centers through which to enroll with different prices: Clear ($77.95), Idemia ($78), and Telos ($85). You might, however, be able to get TSA PreCheck for free by paying with a credit card that offers reimbursement.

When you renew your enrollment, it will usually costs less if you opt to do so online instead of in-person at one of the centers . For Clear, online renewal is $68.95 and in-person is $77.95; Idemia is $70 online and $78 in-person; and Telos is $70 either way.

The Transportation Security Administration lists dozens of credit cards that include TSA PreCheck as a member benefit, allow card holders to use their credit card points to pay for enrollment, or reimburse the enrollment fee. Those cards include some airline credit cards (United, Southwest, Delta), MasterCard's Gold and Black cards, Chase Sapphire Reserve , Capital One Venture and Venture X , Bank of America Premium Rewards , and others.

It all depends on how much you travel, how much standing in the security line bothers you, and who you travel with. If you travel often for business, TSA PreCheck can end up saving you quite a bit of time. It may also be worthwhile if you and a partner like to go on a few trips a year, as long as both of you are enrolled. But bear in mind that if you're traveling with someone who doesn't have TSA PreCheck, you'll be stuck waiting for them to get through the standard line anyway.

Your first step is to apply online , then you’ll schedule an in-person appointment at one of more than 500 enrollment centers around the U.S. The appointment should only take 10 minutes and will include fingerprinting and a background check.

Once you're enrolled, you'll get your Known Traveler Number (KTN) usually within 3-5 days (although it can take up to 60), which you can add to your airline reservations and store in your airline profiles.

You might be approved for TSA PreCheck within a week of your in-person appointment, but because it could take up to 60 days, travelers are strongly encouraged to apply 60 days ahead of travel or before their current membership expires. Renewal applications are accepted six months before the expiration date, and you can do this online rather than in-person if you want.

TSA PreCheck benefits last for five years, then you have to get your membership renewed by applying online and paying the renewal fee.

Some airports don’t have TSA PreCheck, but 90 airlines and more than 200 airports do. TSA PreCheck is offered at all the major travel hubs, including John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dulles International Airport, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It’s typically safe to assume that your airline will accept it — you're in the clear with Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, Lufthansa, United, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Qatar Airways — but there are still a few airlines that don't, including Ryanair, and easyJet.

If you have TSA PreCheck, your boarding pass should reflect that. Enrolled passengers will often have “TSAPRECHK,” “TSA PRE,” or “TSA Pre✓” on their boarding pass. When your boarding pass is scanned, the barcode should also signify that you have TSA PreCheck, and the airport staff will point you toward the appropriate line.

What if the person you're traveling with doesn’t have TSA PreCheck?

Unfortunately, travelers without TSA PreCheck aren’t able to join members in the expedited line. Because every TSA PreCheck recipient has to go through an application and screening process, any travel companions who don't have it can’t enjoy the same perks. Everyone must have TSA PreCheck indicated on their boarding passes except children 12 and younger who are traveling with a parent or guardian. You'll just have to wait for your non-TSA PreCheck companions on the other side of security.

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