Has anyone had any luck renewing without paying the extra £42 UKBF fee?
I filled out a support request for CBP but the reply was rather 'generic' -
Thank you for contacting the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Information Center.
** GOES to new TTP System migration instructions can be found here:
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1321
https://www.dhs.gov/trusted-traveler-programs
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1348/
You can renew your membership up to a year before it expires. To renew your membership, log into your TTP System account and select renew membership under the program you wish to renew. You will not have the option to renew if you have a pending application for a vehicle enrollment or a partner program.
You will need to complete the application as if it was the first time and pay a new non-refundable application fee. Processing times are the same as first time applications. Please make sure to check your TTP account for updates.
On renewal you may or may not be selected for an interview. If you submit a renewal application before expiration of your current membership, then you can continue to use your benefits until the renewal is finalized (up to 6 months after your expiration date). We recommend you print out a copy of your TTP Dashboard showing that the renewal is pending to show an Officer, if requested.
If you need further assistance, please reply to this email and we will investigate how we may further assist you.
Thank you again for contacting the CBP Information Center.
** Manage your Trusted Traveler Membership (GE, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST, APEC) through the TTP System at
https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/
** Information about all of our programs can be found at
www.globalentry.gov
**
https://www.dhs.gov/trusted-traveler-programs
NOTE: The answers provided in this forum are for general information purposes only. Utilizing this forum does not constitute Reasonable Care under Informed Compliance guidelines.
I replied again and got the same response again, replied once more (don't want to annoy them but was hoping for a more meaningful reply) and just got
Thank you for contacting U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Information Center.
You have to contact the UK Border Force.
If you need further assistance, please reply to this email and we will investigate how we may further assist you.
Thank you again for contacting the CBP Information Center.
So not really much further forward! Will probably end up just paying the fee but a bit annoying having to do so for no clear reason!