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How to get Global Entry for free by Katie Genter, Lead writer I've had Global Entry for over 11 years now, and am always grateful I don't have to wait in the long immigration lines I often see when returning to the U.S. Instead, I usually only spend a minute or two in the immigration hall by using the kiosk. Although I've had Global Entry for many years, I've never personally paid the $120 application fee for a five-year membership. Instead, I've always paid my application fee with a card that offers a statement credit for a Global Entry application fee. Many cards offer statement credits for the application fee of Global Entry or TSA PreCheck. So, take a look to see whether any of your travel rewards cards offer this credit. Even if you don't travel internationally frequently, it may still be worth applying for Global Entry instead of TSA PreCheck if your card offers a statement credit that would cover either application fee. After all, Global Entry members also receive TSA PreCheck, which unlocks shorter security lines at most U.S. airports. It can be difficult to get a Global Entry interview appointment once you're conditionally approved. However, you can also complete an interview upon arrival when you return to the U.S., if you're conditionally approved, or use Appointment Scanner to find an appointment near you. To learn more about Global Entry and TSA PreCheck, check out the following stories: 14 things to know about Global Entry What to do if a boarding pass isn't marked TSA PreCheck Which airports accept Global Entry — and why you should get it Pack your Global Entry card — here are 3 times you may need to use it Global Entry gets a high-tech, ‘on-the-move’ upgrade at 7 US airports Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. Photo Credit: SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY.

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