Jun 23, 2013, 5:41 pm
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USA-issued American Express Platinum and Centurion cards accounts are eligible to have the $100 application fee for the Global Entry program reimbursed. Each eligible card can receive one $100 credit every five years. Additional cards are eligible for the credit if the additional user's application fee is charged to the additional card. Read more about the benefit here:
http://exploreplatinum.americanexpre...enefits/Travel (scroll down)
Please use this thread only to discuss the American Express reimbursement benefit. Primary Flyertalk discussion forum is Travel Safety & Security
Here is a link to an active thread:
Is Global Entry worthwhile?
http://exploreplatinum.americanexpre...enefits/Travel (scroll down)
Please use this thread only to discuss the American Express reimbursement benefit. Primary Flyertalk discussion forum is Travel Safety & Security
Here is a link to an active thread:
Is Global Entry worthwhile?
USA Centurion & Platinum Benefit: Global Entry/TSA fee refund [USA]
Apr 2, 2011, 10:41 am
#31
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
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PS: I had a feeling that I needed to subscribe to this thread
Apr 2, 2011, 11:32 am
#33
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Miami, FL, USA
Posts: 4,046
Terms & Conditions Global Entry is a U.S. government program. American Express has no control over the application and/or approval process, and does not have access to any information provided to the government by the Consumer and Business Platinum Card® or Centurion® Card member.
American Express has no liability regarding the Global Entry Program. If you need more information regarding the application and/or approval process, as well as the full terms and conditions of this program, please go to www.globalentry.gov.
The benefit is available to Consumer and Business Platinum Card® and Centurion® members only. To receive a $100 statement credit, Card member must complete the Global Entry application and pay for the fee with a valid Consumer and Business Platinum Card® or Centurion® Card. If an Account has Additional Cards, the Cards are eligible for $100 per Card. If approved, membership into the Global Entry program is valid for 5 years without additional charges and subject to the program’s terms and conditions. The $100 application fee must be paid regardless of a decision by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and is required to process the application. Membership is per person, and a separate application must be completed for each individual. Individuals under 14 years of age are not eligible for this program.
Please allow 6-8 weeks after the qualifying Global Entry transaction is charged to your Card account for statement credit(s) to be posted to the account. Card members can call the number on the back of the Card if statement credits have not posted after 8 weeks from the date of purchase. Card members are responsible for payment of all charges until the statement credit(s) posts to the account. To be eligible for this benefit, Card account(s) must be active and not in default at the time of statement credit fulfillment.
American Express has no liability regarding the Global Entry Program. If you need more information regarding the application and/or approval process, as well as the full terms and conditions of this program, please go to www.globalentry.gov.
The benefit is available to Consumer and Business Platinum Card® and Centurion® members only. To receive a $100 statement credit, Card member must complete the Global Entry application and pay for the fee with a valid Consumer and Business Platinum Card® or Centurion® Card. If an Account has Additional Cards, the Cards are eligible for $100 per Card. If approved, membership into the Global Entry program is valid for 5 years without additional charges and subject to the program’s terms and conditions. The $100 application fee must be paid regardless of a decision by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and is required to process the application. Membership is per person, and a separate application must be completed for each individual. Individuals under 14 years of age are not eligible for this program.
Please allow 6-8 weeks after the qualifying Global Entry transaction is charged to your Card account for statement credit(s) to be posted to the account. Card members can call the number on the back of the Card if statement credits have not posted after 8 weeks from the date of purchase. Card members are responsible for payment of all charges until the statement credit(s) posts to the account. To be eligible for this benefit, Card account(s) must be active and not in default at the time of statement credit fulfillment.
Apr 2, 2011, 3:06 pm
#34
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Texas
Programs: AA EXP, UA Premier Plat, Alaska MVP Gold, HHonors Diamond, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,053
Apr 2, 2011, 4:40 pm
#35
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Miami, FL, USA
Posts: 4,046
Apr 2, 2011, 5:37 pm
#36
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: AA EXP(.96MM), AMEX Platinum, United Premier Silver, Delta Gold, SPG Platinum 50, Hilton Gold VIP
Posts: 1,744
why do i foresee myself in the future having to call AMEX or sending them a secure e-mail message just so they can credit the Global Entry application fee....
Apr 2, 2011, 6:11 pm
#37
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SFO/SEA
Programs: Amex Biz Cent, Marriott LTP, Avis PC, Hilton Owners Diamond, AS MVP
Posts: 3,380
I too was worried about GE approval, as I have traveled to what some MAY consider "dodgy countries" (Kosovo, Moldova, Georgia, Bahrain, Oman, Colombia...).
The agent did ask why I travel to these type of countries, and as a solo female at that.
However, I was approved right after the interview; I was shown the kiosk and how to use it.
GE does help with immigration lines but whenever I have checked luggage (which I rarely do), I still have to wait at the luggage carousel, priority tags notwithstanding.
The agent did ask why I travel to these type of countries, and as a solo female at that.
However, I was approved right after the interview; I was shown the kiosk and how to use it.
GE does help with immigration lines but whenever I have checked luggage (which I rarely do), I still have to wait at the luggage carousel, priority tags notwithstanding.
Will post an update after I have my interview
Apr 2, 2011, 6:18 pm
#38
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Location: Miami, FL, USA
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I don't think Turkey should be an issue. I have that one (from around a week and a half ago). They are a good ally of the US.
Apr 2, 2011, 6:20 pm
#39
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SFO/SEA
Programs: Amex Biz Cent, Marriott LTP, Avis PC, Hilton Owners Diamond, AS MVP
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For most I don't think it would be a problem, but the fact that I'm brown typically presents an issue when re-entering the states. Customs officers love to grill me on all my travel activity, including trips taken 6+ years ago
Apr 2, 2011, 6:41 pm
#40
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Programs: UA 1K, AA Lifetime Platinum, DL Platinum, Honors Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium, Hertz Platinum
Posts: 7,969
That would make you a perfect candidate for someone that would most benefit from GE, assuming you get approved.
Apr 2, 2011, 9:31 pm
#41
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Marriott Prem;DELTA gold;AMEX Cent;AC P;SPG gold;AVIS PC;Hertz gold,Fairmont Plat,HH Diamond,R&C 5C
Posts: 208
ACTUALLY CDN citizens can also get it, it is now included with the NEXUS PROGRAM
Apr 3, 2011, 10:57 am
#42
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SJU
Programs: Amex FHR elite travel agent, Ritz Stars, Hyatt Prive, Four Seasons Preferred Partner and others
Posts: 1,521
I was approved even after having visited many countries the US isn't too keen on so it seems pretty difficult to get a rejection.
Apr 3, 2011, 11:34 am
#43
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: California USA
Programs: AA Million Miler, AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 384
I got mine a few years ago. It is absolutely great if it does not get too popular. I am quite sure that Profiling is a part of the selection process as well as with background check. etc.
Apr 3, 2011, 11:41 am
#44
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OK, it must be some other reason they rejected me. Or it could have simply been a bureaucratical error. Maybe I'll try again since it's free now, thanks to Amex.
Apr 3, 2011, 8:57 pm
#45
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Houston, TX, USA
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Did you ask why you got rejected? They don't necessarily have to tell you why, but there have been reports that they will in some cases. I think it would be wise to find out the reason your first application was rejected, and if it's something simple that can be fixed, or a mistake, then you can take care of it, rather than simply going through the process again blindly.