What is better than Global Entry?


What is better than Global Entry? The short answer is that Clear allows members to verify their identity using biometric scanning ahead of airport security, whereas Global Entry expedites re-entry into the U.S. after international travel. Clear allows you to hurry through security lines faster at 50-plus airports around the United States.


How do I upgrade Global Entry to NEXUS?

How do I add NEXUS to my existing Global Entry membership? Log into your TTP account. From your Dashboard click on the Add Trusted Traveler Program. Select the checkbox next to the NEXUS option.


Which TSA program is best?

If you travel internationally four or more times a year, consider enrolling in Global Entry. If you take less than four international trips a year, TSA PreCheck is a great choice for domestic travelers.


Is Global Entry harder to get than PreCheck?

Applying for Global Entry is more of a hassle than TSA PreCheck. Here's why: Passport: You must already have a valid passport to apply for Global Entry. Getting a passport comes with its own costs and paperwork.


Can I use Global Entry for international travel?

Your membership allows you expedited entry upon arrival in the U.S. With your Global Entry membership, you have chosen one of the fastest, most technologically advanced ways to speed international travel. This guide explains what you'll need to know to use Global Entry in your international journeys.


Which is better TSA clear or Global Entry?

Clear and Global Entry are very different programs because Clear saves you time going through security screenings, while Global Entry saves you time at customs and immigration upon arrival in the U.S. after traveling internationally.


Is Global Entry worth it anymore?

Whether or not Global Entry is worth it will depend on your personal situation. If all your travel is domestic, Global Entry may not fit your needs. But if you have international travel plans within the next five years, Global Entry can save you a lot of time at the airport.


What is higher than Global Entry?

Clear: $189
Clear is more expensive than Global Entry at $189 per year.


Does CLEAR work in Europe?

Last year Clear (another U.S.-based security expediting platform that costs $189 per year) acquired virtual queuing company Whyline and has since partnered with airports in North America and Europe to develop a security line reservation system called Reserve by Clear.


Is there a downside to Global Entry?

The only potential downsides of Global Entry is that it requires fingerprinting and background check and costs $100 every 5 years. Scheduling and completing your Global Entry interview can also be a hassle, which is why taking advantage of Enrollment on Arrival can be wise.