Originally Posted by
Exitant
It's $54 every 6 years, so comparable to the Nexus cost. Effectively I would be paying twice if I keep both. But the Nexus seems more versatile (fast lane, air travel) and as far as I can tell there is nothing I can do with my EDL that I can't with my Nexus (except driver of course).
NEXUS card is definitely better for crossing the border of course, but you will practically always have the EDL on you. That said, I'd probably save the $54 and not bother. A passport card (if you're using an American passport) is cheaper than the EDL in your instance as a backup option as well.