✈️ Skip the Line: Credit Cards That Pay for TSA PreCheck, Global Entry & Clear
If you’re a busy mom or frequent traveler, standing in long airport lines is the last thing you need. Good news: the right credit card can cover the cost of trusted traveler programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and Clear — so you can breeze through security and get straight to your gate.
🛫 Why These Programs Matter
TSA PreCheck: Dedicated security lane at 200+ U.S. airports — keep your shoes on, laptop in, and stress low.
Global Entry: Expedited customs when you return from international trips — and it includes TSA PreCheck automatically.
Clear: Uses biometrics (your eyes or fingerprints) to verify your identity, letting you jump to the front of the ID check line. Combine Clear and TSA PreCheck for the ultimate skip-the-line combo!
💳 Cards That Actually Pay for It
Here are the cards worth carrying if you want these perks without paying out of pocket:
✅ American Express Platinum
- Global Entry or TSA PreCheck: Get a statement credit every 4–4.5 years — up to $100 for Global Entry or $78for TSA PreCheck.
- Clear Plus: Get up to $189 back every year for Clear.
👉 This card covers it all — a huge perk for frequent flyers.
✅ Chase Sapphire Reserve
- Global Entry or TSA PreCheck: Get up to $100 back every 4 years.
- Clear: Not directly covered, but you can use the Reserve’s $300 annual travel credit or points to help offset the cost.
✅ Capital One Venture & Venture X
- Global Entry or TSA PreCheck: Get up to $100 back every 4 years.
- Clear: Not covered, but the Venture X’s $300 annual travel credit could help cover it.
✈️ flyGIRL Tip: Pick the Best Combo
💡 If you ever fly internationally, apply for Global Entry instead of just TSA PreCheck — it includes both! Then, if your card covers Clear (or you have travel credits to apply), stack it for the ultimate fast pass through the airport.
🗂️ How to Claim Your Credit
✔️ Apply for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or Clear through the official websites.
✔️ Use your eligible card to pay the fee.
✔️ Watch for your automatic statement credit — easy!
🎉 Save Time, Save Money
No more paying out of pocket or standing in long lines. These card perks can save you hours of precious family time every year — and they’re just one more reason to use points and miles to make travel smoother and cheaper.
✨ Want more flyGIRL tips? Stay tuned for my flyGIRL Points & Miles Starter Guide, my flyGIRL Amazon Storefront for my go-to travel gear, and my Trusted Resources to travel smarter every trip.
See you in the fast lane — wheels up!