Does Chase Sapphire Preferred® cover TSA PreCheck®?
Quick insights
- Chase Sapphire Preferred offers a statement credit for the application fees associated with TSA PreCheck®, Global Entry or NEXUS as a cardmember benefit.
- The statement credit can be used once every 4 years.
- The Sapphire Preferred card lets you earn accelerated rewards on eligible travel purchases.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card has some notable cardmember benefits that may appeal to frequent or occasional travelers, such as a statement credit as reimbursement for the TSA PreCheck application fee. Read on to learn about this benefit, how to get it and other travel perks available to Sapphire Preferred cardmembers.
The TSA PreCheck fee credit
A reimbursement for TSA PreCheck’s application fee is available to Sapphire Preferred cardmembers. When cardmembers use their Sapphire Preferred card to pay for the application fee associated with TSA PreCheck, they’ll receive a statement credit for those fees. This benefit can be used every 4 years.
Application fees are due at the time you apply for this Trusted Traveler Program (TTP), but paying the fee does not guarantee approval into the program. If approved, TSA PreCheck status is good for 5 years.
This benefit can also be applied to the application fees associated with Global Entry or NEXUS, but not all three. It can only be applied to one application fee every 4 years.
Keep in mind that the Sapphire Preferred card has an annual fee.
TSA PreCheck benefits
TSA PreCheck provides access to expedited security screening lanes at the airport, which is a perk that may appeal to frequent or even occasional travelers. Travelers can typically keep on their shoes, light jackets and belts during screening. Additionally, they may keep electronics and compliant liquids in their bags. Overall, TSA PreCheck is designed to help speed up the security process and create a calmer screening experience.
Other travel perks with Sapphire Preferred
If you have the Sapphire Preferred card, here are some additional travel benefits worth noting:
- Earn up to $100 in annual statement credits for hotel stays purchased through Chase Travel℠
- Cardmembers can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards® points to any of Chase's travel partners which include several airlines and international hotel brands
- The card provides travel protection benefits including Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Coverage, Baggage Delay Insurance and others
A full list of cardmembers benefits can be found on the Chase website.
Rewards earnings
The Preferred card earns rewards points on all purchases, but some spending categories—including travel—provide the ability to earn accelerated rewards. Cardmembers can earn:
- 5x points on bookings through Chase Travel (book hotels, flights, cruises, rental cars, activities and more)
- 2x points on other travel purchases
- 3x points on vacation homes at top brands like Airbnb, Vrbo and more
- 3x points on dining worldwide including eligible delivery services
- 3x points on online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs)
- 3x points on select streaming services
- 3x points at gas stations and on electric charging
Cardmembers can redeem points for travel through Chase Travel by using points or a mix of points and cash. Cardmembers also may find travel deals when redeeming points through Chase Travel.
In addition to travel, points can be redeemed for cash back, statement credits, gift cards and merchandise. Chase Ultimate Rewards do not expire provided your account is open and in good standing.
In summary
The Sapphire Preferred card provides a statement credit every 4 years for the application fee associated with TSA PreCheck. This reimbursement can also be used for application fees associated with Global Entry or Nexus.
In addition to this fee credit, the Sapphire Preferred card also provides an annual $100 hotel credit when booking through Chase Travel, travel protection benefits and the ability to transfer rewards points to several airlines and international hotel brands. Cardmembers earn rewards points on all purchases but can earn accelerated points on travel purchases and dining worldwide.
