How to Cancel Global Entry 2026 — Or Why You Should Probably Keep It

Updated March 2026 • 5 min read

Global Entry is $100 for 5 years ($20/year) and includes TSA PreCheck. It doesn't auto-renew — when it expires, it just stops working. At $20/year, it's one of the cheapest and most useful "subscriptions" you can have. But if you're here, let me help you decide whether to renew.

Global Entry vs TSA PreCheck — Quick Comparison

• TSA PreCheck: $78/5 years — faster domestic security only
• Global Entry: $100/5 years — includes PreCheck + expedited customs for international arrivals
• Difference: $22 over 5 years ($4.40/year) for customs fast-track

For $4.40/year extra, you get customs fast-track at all US airports and many international airports. There's almost no reason to get PreCheck alone when Global Entry is just $22 more.

How to Renew Global Entry

1. Log in at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov (Trusted Traveler Programs)
2. Click Renew (available up to 12 months before expiration)
3. Complete the form (shorter than initial application)
4. Pay $100
5. No interview needed for renewals in most cases — conditional approval takes 2-4 weeks

How to "Cancel" Global Entry

Global Entry doesn't auto-renew, so there's nothing to cancel. When your 5-year membership expires, it simply stops working. If you want to actively withdraw before expiration:

1. Log in at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov
2. Contact CBP through the portal
3. Request membership withdrawal

There's no refund for unused time. Since it doesn't auto-renew, most people simply let it expire rather than actively canceling.

Credit Cards That Reimburse Global Entry

Many premium credit cards reimburse the $100 fee as a statement credit, making Global Entry effectively free:

• Chase Sapphire Reserve ($550/year card) — $100 Global Entry credit every 4 years
• Amex Platinum ($695/year card) — $100 Global Entry credit every 4.5 years
• Capital One Venture X ($395/year card) — $100 Global Entry credit every 4 years
• Citi Prestige ($495/year card) — $100 credit every 5 years
• US Bank Altitude Reserve ($400/year card) — $100 credit every 4 years

If you already have one of these cards, you're literally losing money by NOT having Global Entry — you're paying for the credit whether you use it or not.

When to NOT Renew Global Entry

• You never fly internationally: Just get TSA PreCheck for $78
• You fly less than once every 5 years: The $100 isn't worth it if you won't use it
• You don't have a passport: Global Entry requires a valid passport
• You have a criminal record: CBP can revoke membership — if denied, save the $100