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Many popular rewards cards — including some that charge less than $100 annually — come with statement credits toward application fees for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, Trusted Traveler Programs that help speed up the screening process at the airport.
Global Entry/TSA PreCheck statement credits can be worth up to $120 every four years. You’ll get the full $120 in value if you sign up for Global Entry, which I recommend since it includes TSA PreCheck.
If you maximize the Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit on one of these cards, you can completely offset the first year’s annual fee. Already enrolled? You can transfer the credit to someone else. All you have to do is charge the application fee to your card.
Let me introduce you to six of our favorite cards with annual fees under $100 that offer Global Entry/TSA PreCheck benefits.
Best cards under $100 with Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credits
The information for the One Key+ Card and the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Now let’s dive into each card’s details to find your best match.
Related: It’s getting easier: 5 essential tips on how to get a Global Entry appointment
Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
Welcome offer: Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Per TPG’s June 2026 valuations, this bonus is worth $2,050.
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Annual fee: $95.
Earning rates:
- 5 points per dollar spent on all Chase Travel℠ purchases, including flights, hotels, rental cars, vacation homes, cruises, activities and tours
- 5 points per dollar spent on Lyft rides (through Sept. 30, 2027)
- 5 points per dollar spent on eligible Peloton equipment and accessory purchases over $150 (through Dec. 31, 2027; limit of 25,000 bonus points applies)
- 3 points per dollar spent on gas and electric vehicle charging
- 3 points per dollar spent on vacation homes at these top brands: Airbnb, Vrbo, Plum Guide, HomeAway, Homestay.com and Vacasa
- 3 points per dollar spent on dining, streaming services and online groceries*
- 2 points per dollar spent on all other travel
- 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases
Best for: Earning flexible Chase Ultimate Rewards points for potentially valuable redemptions.
*The elevated earning rate for online grocery store purchases excludes Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs.
To learn more, read our full review of the Sapphire Preferred.
Apply here: Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
Welcome offer: Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. This offer is worth about $1,388, according to TPG’s June 2026 valuations.
Annual fee: $95.
Earning rates:
Best for: A simple earning structure.
To learn more, read our full review of the Venture Rewards.
Learn more: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
Aeroplan Credit Card
Welcome offer: Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. TPG’s June 2026 valuations place this offer at $840.
Annual fee: $95.
Earning rates:
- 3 points per dollar spent at grocery stores, on dining at restaurants (including takeout and eligible delivery services) and on purchases made directly with Air Canada
- 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases
Best for: Air Canada (and Star Alliance) flyers.
To learn more, read our full review of the Aeroplan card.
Apply here: Aeroplan Credit Card
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
Welcome offer: Earn 140,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. According to TPG’s June 2026 valuations, this bonus is worth $770.
Annual fee: $99.
Earning rates:
- Up to 26 points per dollar spent when you stay at IHG Hotels & Resorts
- 5 points per dollar spent on travel, at gas stations and at restaurants
- 3 points per dollar spent on all other purchases
Best for: IHG One Rewards loyalists.
To learn more, read our full review of the IHG Premier.
Apply here: IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
OneKey+ Card
Welcome offer: Earn $350 in OneKeyCash™ after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Annual fee: $99.
Earning rates:
- 3% back in OneKeyCash on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo
- 3% back in OneKeyCash at gas stations, at grocery stores and on dining
- 2% back in OneKeyCash on other purchases
Best for: Travelers who want to earn OneKeyCash.
To learn more, read our full review of the OneKey+ card.
U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card
Welcome offer: Earn 20,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days from account opening.
Annual fee: $0.
Earning rates:
- 5 points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and car rentals booked directly in the Travel Center
- 4 points per dollar spent at gas stations and EV charging stations (on your first $1,000 spent each quarter, then 1 point; excludes discount stores and wholesale clubs)
- 4 points per dollar spent on travel
- 2 points per dollar spent on dining, at grocery stores (excluding discount stores, supercenters and wholesale clubs) and on streaming services
- 1 point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases
Best for: Solid earnings for no annual fee.
To learn more, read our full review of the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect.
Bottom line
Each of these cards provides exceptional ongoing value beyond its Global Entry/TSA PreCheck benefit. It’s easy to offset the sub-$100 annual fees with any of these options.
The most important factor is determining the type of rewards you want to earn and how you would like to redeem them. You’ll also want to consider each issuer’s unique set of application rules and restrictions, including Chase’s 5/24 rule.
And remember, even if you already have Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, you can use this credit for someone you know. Just have them use your card to pay for their application fee.
Related: No more kiosks: Global Entry trials fast camera tech that clears you while you walk
