Citi Prestige Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check Reimbursement
Apr 24, 2015, 7:26 am
#16
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,937
Has anyone tried this yet? I was planning to cancel soon...but maybe not worth it if it takes 1-2 billing cycles to show up. Although maybe it is...the prorated annual fee is $37.50 per month so if it doesn't show up for 2 months it's like getting Global Entry for $75! But hopefully it posts sooner than that.
Apr 26, 2015, 5:33 pm
#17
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: United States
Posts: 526
Benefit is definitely real, confirmed with Citi's media department the day TPG posted and also posted. It's weird that they haven't alerted cardholders or made an official statement, but I imagine the news was leaked early and Citi were hoping to stagger their announcement on card upgrades over last week and this coming week.
I imagine most of the bigger bloggers have direct connections with the card issuers and are informed in advance of product updates, I know TPG has a good relationship with Citi as he is often at their product launch parties (I haven't been invited, just remember him posting about them).
I imagine most of the bigger bloggers have direct connections with the card issuers and are informed in advance of product updates, I know TPG has a good relationship with Citi as he is often at their product launch parties (I haven't been invited, just remember him posting about them).
May 7, 2015, 11:33 pm
#19
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 12
Push expiration date
Could I apply online, pay the fee, and schedule the interview not soon, but several weeks later?
I assume the benefit start date would be after the interview, not soon after paying the fee.
I'm not planning on flying this year, and would like the benefit to expire as later as possible.
I assume the benefit start date would be after the interview, not soon after paying the fee.
I'm not planning on flying this year, and would like the benefit to expire as later as possible.
May 8, 2015, 11:01 am
#20
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,737
Could I apply online, pay the fee, and schedule the interview not soon, but several weeks later?
I assume the benefit start date would be after the interview, not soon after paying the fee.
I'm not planning on flying this year, and would like the benefit to expire as later as possible.
I assume the benefit start date would be after the interview, not soon after paying the fee.
I'm not planning on flying this year, and would like the benefit to expire as later as possible.
If your annual fee is coming up in the next month or two it is better to do it sooner rather than later.
May 8, 2015, 2:03 pm
#21
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 77
Could I apply online, pay the fee, and schedule the interview not soon, but several weeks later?
I assume the benefit start date would be after the interview, not soon after paying the fee.
I'm not planning on flying this year, and would like the benefit to expire as later as possible.
I assume the benefit start date would be after the interview, not soon after paying the fee.
I'm not planning on flying this year, and would like the benefit to expire as later as possible.
May 16, 2015, 2:25 pm
#23
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, Admirals Club, Global Entry
Posts: 1,141
Yes, of course. You could pay for the Man on the Moon's application, and that would get reimbursed as well. Then you have to wait five years, which means that if you have to re-up yourself at year 3, you won't get reimbursed.
May 17, 2015, 11:22 am
#24
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: IND/NYC/MEX
Programs: AA PPro BA Bronze SPG Gold HH GLD Hyatt Exp
Posts: 1,134
May 18, 2015, 2:08 am
#25
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: United States
Posts: 526
Technically the benefit is only for the primary card holder, but obviously not enforced at all. I guess GE doesn't pass back any of that data to Citi.
May 19, 2015, 12:23 am
#26
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: SEA
Programs: AS
Posts: 19
Got a very odd email from Citi about this. I've had the prestige since last October (got in just before the benefits change), and I just used the global entry credit on May 5. On May 16 I got an email titled "Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check application fee credit" with this content:
I'm pretty sure the credit has been part of the benefits since at least October, and probably much longer 
Anyone else gotten an email like this?
Another reason to use your Citi Prestige® when you travel
We're excited to let you know that your card has a new benefit to enhance your travel experience even more:
Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check Application Fee Credit*
As of April 19, 2015 use your Citi Prestige® to pay the Global Entry or Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pre-Check application fee and you'll receive a statement credit up to $100 every 5 years. Once approved by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (for Global Entry) or U.S. TSA (for TSA Pre-Check), you can bypass long lines and spend less time waiting at select airports. To apply for these programs visit:
Global Entry: globalentry.gov
TSA Pre-Check: tsa.gov
We're giving you credit for recent fees
If you've already paid the TSA Pre-Check application fee using your Citi Prestige® within 90 days of this benefit being added to the card, we'll automatically apply your statement credit — you don't need to do anything.
We're excited to let you know that your card has a new benefit to enhance your travel experience even more:
Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check Application Fee Credit*
As of April 19, 2015 use your Citi Prestige® to pay the Global Entry or Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pre-Check application fee and you'll receive a statement credit up to $100 every 5 years. Once approved by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (for Global Entry) or U.S. TSA (for TSA Pre-Check), you can bypass long lines and spend less time waiting at select airports. To apply for these programs visit:
Global Entry: globalentry.gov
TSA Pre-Check: tsa.gov
We're giving you credit for recent fees
If you've already paid the TSA Pre-Check application fee using your Citi Prestige® within 90 days of this benefit being added to the card, we'll automatically apply your statement credit — you don't need to do anything.
Anyone else gotten an email like this?
May 19, 2015, 9:43 am
#28
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, Admirals Club, Global Entry
Posts: 1,141
Thanks and, no, the GE credit is per account not per card. Here's what the T&Cs say: "As a benefit of the Citi Prestige Card, Citi will provide one statement credit for this $100 application fee, once the fee is charged to the account. The $100 application fee credit will reset once every 5 years."