Global Entry vs. TSA PreCheck: Which Should You Get?

Waiting in line is sometimes part of life, but at the airport, it doesn’t have to be. If you're a frequent flier based in the US, you—and your partner (thank us later)—should consider enrolling in TSA PreCheck or Global Entry, two programs that allow airline passengers to zoom through faster lines at airport security, the customs and immigration checkpoint, or both. TSA PreCheck and Global Entry share many similarities: both are Trusted Traveler programs run by the Department of Homeland Security that give fliers access to streamlined airport checkpoints. But the two memberships actually come with different benefits, enrollment requirements, and price points. As a result, one of the programs could be better suited to an individual travel style compared to the other. Here’s our guide to choosing between Global Entry and TSA PreCheck and how to find the program that fits your travel needs. Consider the decision your official initiation into the savvy traveler club. TSA PreCheck is a program that vets US travelers (citizens, nationals, and permanent residents) in order to give them access to an expedited screening lane at the airport security checkpoint. Members of PreCheck do