What is the known traveler number on Global Entry?


What is the known traveler number on Global Entry? Where is the known traveler number on your Global Entry card? You'll likely want to know where to locate your KTN when it's time to book a flight. If you have a physical Global Entry card, you can find your Known Traveler Number on the back. It's designated as a PASSID number, made up of nine digits.


Can I get my known traveler number online?

If you are a member of the TSA PreCheck® Application Program, look up your Known Traveler Number (KTN) here. If you are a member of another trusted traveler program, such as Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI, log on to the Trusted Traveler Program website to obtain your PASSID, which is your KTN.


Is my Global Entry number the same as TSA PreCheck?

Global Entry provides the same access to TSA PreCheck security lines. However, ensure you enter your Global Entry number when booking your flight and that your boarding pass includes the TSA PreCheck symbol. Is my Global Entry number the same as TSA PreCheck? Yes, they can be used interchangeably when booking flights.


How do I check my known traveler status?

Visit the TSA PreCheck website and click on the Check Status button. Enter your full name, date of birth and passport number or your Known Traveler Number (KTN). Review your TSA PreCheck status.


What is the difference between known traveler number and redress number on Global Entry card?

While redress numbers are used for travelers who have successfully applied to DHS TRIP, KTNs are part of the Global Entry and TSA PreCheck programs, which expedite entry at U.S. borders and TSA airport security, respectively. More travelers have KTNs than redress numbers, but it's possible to have both.


Can I add my known traveler number to an existing reservation?

You can also update existing reservations with your TSA PreCheck number. Go to Edit Traveler Information in the Manage Reservations section on the website, at an airport kiosk or in the United app.


What are the two numbers on my Global Entry card?

There are two 9-digit numbers on the back of the Global Entry card. The one on the upper left corner is the Known Traveler Number or PASSID. But on the upper right hand corner there is another 9-digit number, slightly larger than the PASSID.


Which is better TSA PreCheck or Global Entry?

If you mostly travel domestically and want access to expedited security screening, TSA PreCheck may make sense for you. If you travel internationally and want access to faster customs screening upon reentry to the U.S., consider Global Entry, which includes TSA PreCheck, instead.


Can you add PreCheck after booking?

However, the answer is yes to the question Can I add TSA PreCheck to an existing reservation? You must update existing flights and your airline loyalty program profiles to be able to use the dedicated airport security lanes for PreCheck members.


Do I need my Global Entry card when flying?

No, when you use the Global Entry processing technology, you will need to use your passport or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident card, if required. Global Entry cards do not work when entering the U.S. by air.


How do you use Global Entry at the airport?

Members enter the United States through automatic kiosks at select airports. At airports, program members proceed to Global Entry kiosks, present their machine-readable passport or U.S. permanent resident card, place their fingerprints on the scanner for fingerprint verification and complete a customs declaration.