Originally Posted by
7Continents
This.
I got all psyched at getting access to GE kiosks and pre-check and then saw the choice of interview centers. My bubble burst with a loud bang. Precheck for $85 vs GE for $100 is a no brainer.
Let's not get carried away yet - from that link:
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is announcing plans to implement a TSA Pre✓™ application process. The TSA Pre✓™ fee-based application process will allow U.S. citizens the opportunity to apply for expedited screening without a passport.
When available, the application will be a two-step process:
Fill out an online application.
Verify identity and provide fingerprints at a TSA Pre✓™ enrollment center.
Applicants may pay the anticipated $85 enrollment fee online, or at an enrollment center. There is a five-year term of eligibility, after which members will need to re-apply. TSA expects the vetting process to take approximately 2-3 weeks. A U.S. passport is not required to enroll. The first two enrollment locations, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND), will open in fall 2013 with plans to expand to additional enrollment sites nationwide.
In case it's not obvious, the Pre-Check only option is not yet available, and will have a limited roll-out to start with.
Unless one doesn't have a passport, it's hard to see why the (anticipated) $15 additional fee is not worth it to have global entry as well.