Yes, Bank of America does pay for TSA PreCheck with two credit cards. The Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card and the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Credit Card give up to $100 as a statement credit toward TSA PreCheck every 4 years. Cardholders must pay the TSA PreCheck program fees with their eligible Bank of America credit card to use this benefit.
The TSA PreCheck application costs $78, and these credit cards will reimburse that full amount. TSA PreCheck is useful for frequent travelers because it will allow them to go through domestic airport security much faster. TSA PreCheck travelers get to use lanes that are separate from other travelers. They also aren’t required to remove their computers from carry-on luggage, nor do they need to take off their belts, light jackets, or shoes when going through airport security.
It’s important to note that these two Bank of America credit cards also offer to pay for Global Entry instead. Global Entry, which costs $100, has all the benefits of TSA PreCheck, but it also grants you expedited travel through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The application process for Global Entry is a bit more of a hassle because it requires an interview, but the benefit of speeding through U.S. Customs screening is well worth it if you often travel internationally.
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