How do I get the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Global Entry credit?

Some of the best TSA PreCheck/Global Entry credit cards that pay cardholders’ application fees are the American Express Platinum card, the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve® and the Citi Prestige® Card. In addition to a rebate for Global Entry/TSA PreCheck application fees, worth $85 to $100 once every 4-5 years, those cards offer excellent travel rewards and various other benefits. Chase Sapphire Reserve and the American Express Platinum card provide free airport lounge access, too, for example.... read full answer

Global Entry and TSA PreCheck are both programs that speed up the airport security process. Global Entry makes it easy to re-enter the U.S. by airport, and TSA PreCheck is intended for domestic airport travel.

If you travel a lot, it’s a no-brainer to sign up for one of these programs. And if you’re already planning on signing up, it’s an excellent extra benefit to look for in a credit card.

Here’s a list of credit cards that pay for Global Entry or TSA Precheck applications:

• Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card
• BB&T Spectrum Travel Rewards
• Capital One Spark Miles for Business
• Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
• Certain American Express Credit Cards
• Chase Sapphire Reserve®
• Commerce Bank World Elite Mastercard
• Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®
• Citi Prestige® Card
• Diners Club Carte Blanche Charge Card
• Expedia Voyager Credit Card
• HSBC Premier World Credit Card
• IHG® Rewards Premier Credit Card
• Mastercard® Black Card
• Mastercard® Gold Card
• Navy Federal Credit Union Visa Signature® Flagship Rewards Credit Card
• PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Card
• Provident World+ Travel®
• Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card
• UBS Visa Infinite Credit Card
• United Club Infinite Credit Card
• United Explorer Credit Card
• U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Gold American Express® Card
• U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite® Card

It’s important to keep in mind that when your credit card offers Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, usually you will have to pick one or the other. After you sign up through the Trusted Traveler Program website, pay the fee ($100 for Global Entry, $85 for TSA PreCheck) with your credit card, and you’ll be automatically reimbursed for the fee on your statement. Most credit cards that offer this benefit will only reimburse one fee every 5 years, so choose wisely. Because Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck, it’s often best to just get Global Entry to cover all bases.

You need a credit score of 700+ to get the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card. That means you need at least good credit for approval. So, make sure you know where you stand before applying. You can check your credit score for free, right here on WalletHub.

What to Know Before Applying for Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select... read full answer

It may be possible to get approved for the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card with a slightly lower credit score if you have a high income, for example. But it’s better not to take the chance. And the higher your score is when you apply, the better your card’s APR and credit limit are likely to be.

Apart from your credit score and income, there are other things that could impact your chances of approval. Some other key criteria include your existing debt load and recent credit inquires.

The Amex Platinum Global Entry benefit is a $100 credit that covers the cost of the Global Entry application fee. The credit applies whether the application is approved or rejected and can only be used once every 4 years. Primary cardholders and authorized users each get their own $100 credit.

Cardholders must charge the application fee to an Amex Platinum card in order to receive the credit. It may take up to 8 weeks after the Global Entry application fee is charged to the Platinum card before the credit posts to the account.

Global Entry is a federal program that makes it easier for U.S. citizens to re-enter the country after traveling abroad. If you’re approved, membership is valid for 5 years, but then you must re-apply to remain in the program.