We simply carry our NEXUS cards, since NEXUS includes the full benefits of GE and costs half as much; there's no reason to apply for GE directly. (Doing so cancels NEXUS and costs more money to take away the fast-entry-into-Canada benefit, but unfortunately there is enough confusion around that people still do it without realizing the effects.)

The cards are almost exactly the same except that they say "NEXUS" instead of "GLOBAL ENTRY".

The issue I have is being required to carry the card if, say, I am returning to the US via ATL. Ordinarily, there is no way I would ever carry my NEXUS card on a trip that didn't involve Canada. I shouldn't have to carry it because some random person at ATL decides to make up his/her own rules. There's also the very real risk that the individual wrongly demanding to see the GE card won't recognize or accept the NEXUS card, either.

Put your thumb over NEXUS and waive the card. People making up their own rules won't know the difference. ;)

Mexicans get them.

GE card uses
 

Actually your global entry card once activated can be used when re entering the United States from Canada in the NEXUS lanes as long as everyone in the vehicle has a global entry, SENTRI, or NEXUS card-TTP that has been activated. You can also use it in the SENTRI lanes from Mexico provided that the vehicle is registered and everyone has a valid TTP card.

Note that when driving TO canada only nexus cards will get you in Canada using the nexus lanes.

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TWA884
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Just play the I'm deaf game and walk right past them. Preferably at speed.

For the reasons listed above I have never carried my card on my person.
Is there any reason to have the card with you when you travel?

I carried my global entry ID in my bag as a secondary form of ID. It was extremely helpful in avoiding a cavity search when I lost my state issued driver's license while traveling recently.... my state issues a paper copy as a replacement, and mails the physical license in 10-14 days, but the TSA checkpoint gladly accepts the global entry ID. I'd have used my passport, but it was in the mail for renewal processing already when I lost the license. Perfect storm I guess, but I always like to have backup ID in my bag, separate from my wallet, in case it's lost/stolen.

That's what the thread is about, scroll back a few pages.

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TWA884
Travel Safety/Security co-moderator

Ahhhhhh, thanks, didn't realize, apologies.

mme - What is the CBP sticker? How do I get one, if I can get one?

thank you and safe travels...

CBP used to place a sticker with letters CBP on passports after GE interview. That practice has been discontinued years ago.

Calgary Security. Need physical Global Entry card?
 

Flying back to the US from YYC with WestJet. I inquired on Canadian side of security if express lane included Global Entry. The person manning that station asked for my GE card, to which I replied I didn't have with me because it was not needed. He said that it was needed. I am puzzled. Can anyone confirm or deny? I had TSA-Pre printed on my boarding passes as well.

I was able to go thru GE Kiosks on the USA without any problems at all. When I inquired with CBP officer, it was the usual pleasant friendly conversation that is expected when interacting with them: "That's Canada side, they do what they want. Why are you asking me? I am on the US side".

So the question is, as GE member without actual GE card with me, should I have been able to use the express security area before getting to CPB pre clearance area?