Citi, Chase Will Cover Steeper Global Entry Fees for Premium Cardholders
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Key Points
- Citi and Chase will cover the increased Global Entry fees starting October 1, 2024.
- Global Entry fees will rise by 20% to $120, with certain Citi and Chase cardholders receiving up to $120 every four years for renewal.
- The credit can also be used for NEXUS, and the fee increase does not impact TSA PreCheck.
Summary
Starting October 1, 2024, Citi and Chase will cover the increased Global Entry fees for certain premium cardholders. The fees for Global Entry, administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), will rise by 20%, from $100 to $120. Cardholders of selected Citi and Chase credit cards will receive up to $120 every four years to cover Global Entry renewal, and this credit can also be used for NEXUS, another CBP program facilitating travel between the U.S. and Canada. The fee increase does not impact TSA PreCheck, but the credit may be applied to this program as well.
Starting October 1, 2024, Citi and Chase will cover higher Global Entry fees for certain cardholders.
The news comes after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) decided to drive up Global Entry fees by 20% — from $100 from $120 — by October, despite wiping application fees for minors. Global Entry permits pre-approved travelers a speedier entrance into the U.S.
Chase and Citi are among the credit card companies that subsidize Global Entry fees for some clients.
According to spokespeople from the two companies, members with these cards will receive up to $120 every four years to cover Global Entry renewal:
- Citi/AAdvantage Executive
- Citi Prestige
- Chase Sapphire Reserve
- United Explorer
- United Club Visa Infinite
- United Quest
- IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
- IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
- Aeroplan Card
- Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card
- J.P. Morgan Reserve
Chase said cardholders could also use the credit for NEXUS, another CBP program that eases travel between the U.S. and Canada. NEXUS now costs $120, too.
The higher Global Entry fees have no impact on TSA PreCheck. Still, Chase and Citi Cardholders could apply the credit to this program, as well.
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