Best Credit Cards That Reimburse Your Global Entry Fee

<p>You just dropped $100 on your Global Entry application. Or maybe you're about to. Either way — did you know you probably didn't have to pay for it?</p> <p>A bunch of premium travel credit cards will <strong>reimburse your Global Entry (or TSA PreCheck) application fee automatically</strong>. You pay with the card, the charge shows up, and within a statement cycle or two, you get a credit back. Done.</p> <p>Here are the best ones, ranked by how much value they actually deliver beyond just the GE reimbursement.</p> <h2>The Top Cards</h2> <h3>Chase Sapphire Reserve®</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Annual fee:</strong> $550</li> <li><strong>GE/PreCheck credit:</strong> Up to $100, every 4 years</li> <li><strong>Why it's great:</strong> $300 annual travel credit, 3x points on travel and dining, Priority Pass lounge access, trip delay/cancellation insurance. If you travel even a few times a year, the math works out heavily in your favor.</li> </ul> <h3>American Express® Platinum Card</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Annual fee:</strong> $695</li> <li><strong>GE/PreCheck credit:</strong> Up to $100, every 4 years</li> <li><strong>Why it's great:</strong> The granddaddy of premium travel cards. Centurion Lounge access, $200 airline fee credit, $200 hotel credit, $200 Uber credit, $155 Walmart+ credit, and more. The fee looks scary but the credits add up fast.</li> </ul> <h3>Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Annual fee:</strong> $395</li> <li><strong>GE/PreCheck credit:</strong> Up to $100, every 4 years</li> <li><strong>Why it's great:</strong> The best value premium card, period. $300 annual travel credit through Capital One Travel (basically makes the fee $95). 10x miles on hotels/cars through their portal, 2x on everything else. Priority Pass lounges. No foreign transaction fees.</li> </ul> <h3>Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Annual fee:</strong> $95</li> <li><strong>GE/PreCheck credit:</strong> Up to $100, every 4 years</li> <li><strong>Why it's great:</strong> The entry-level premium travel card. If you don't want to pay $400+ in annual fees, this is your move. 2x points on travel and dining, solid trip protection, and yes — it still reimburses Global Entry.</li> </ul> <h3>U.S. Bank Altitude™ Reserve Visa Infinite® Card</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Annual fee:</strong> $400</li> <li><strong>GE/PreCheck credit:</strong> Up to $100, every 4 years</li> <li><strong>Why it's great:</strong> 3x points on travel and mobile wallet purchases. $325 annual travel credit. Often overlooked, but it's a sleeper pick.</li> </ul> <h2>Cards That Also Cover TSA PreCheck</h2> <p>If you don't need full Global Entry (maybe you don't travel internationally), these cards cover the $85 TSA PreCheck fee too:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Bank of America® Premium Rewards®</strong> ($95/year) — Up to $100 TSA/GE credit</li> <li><strong>Hilton Honors American Express Surpass®</strong> ($150/year) — Priority Pass + GE/PreCheck credit</li> <li><strong>Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ Amex</strong> ($650/year) — GE/PreCheck + $300 Marriott credit</li> </ul> <h2>How It Works</h2> <ol> <li><strong>Apply</strong> for Global Entry at <a href="https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/">ttp.cbp.dhs.gov</a></li> <li><strong>Pay the $100 fee</strong> with your eligible credit card</li> <li><strong>Wait for the statement credit</strong> — usually appears within 1-2 billing cycles</li> <li><strong>Set up alerts</strong> with <a href="https://globalentryalerts.com">Global Entry Alerts</a> to find your interview appointment fast</li> </ol> <p>That's it. The reimbursement is automatic — no forms to fill out, no receipts to upload.</p> <h2>Which Card Should You Get?</h2> <p><strong>If you travel 3+ times per year:</strong> Chase Sapphire Reserve or Capital One Venture X. The annual travel credits basically pay for themselves.</p> <p><strong>If you travel occasionally:</strong> Chase Sapphire Preferred. $95/year is nothing, and the GE credit alone covers it in year one.</p> <p><strong>If you're an Amex person:</strong> The Platinum. It's expensive, but the lounge access alone is worth it if you fly a lot.</p> <p><strong>If you just want GE reimbursed and nothing else:</strong> Honestly, the Sapphire Preferred at $95/year. Get the GE credit, earn some points, and call it a day.</p> <h2>The Bottom Line</h2> <p>You're already spending $100 on Global Entry because you value your time (smart move). Don't leave money on the table — use a card that gives it back to you. Most of these cards pay for themselves several times over if you travel with any regularity.</p> <p>And if you're still waiting for your Global Entry interview? <a href="https://globalentryalerts.com/en/signup">Sign up for alerts</a> — we'll text you the moment an appointment opens up at your preferred location.</p>