Getting TSA precheck with Global Entry

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A Global Entry card doesn't itself get you into the TSA Precheck line. What's needed is a boarding pass from a participating airline that displays a precheck symbol; it looks something like this.

To get that, you need to provide your known traveler number (KTN) to an airline that participates in precheck at your airport. Your KTN is your PASSID that appears on the back of your Global Entry card. You'll need to enter that number when you make airline reservations. If you've already booked your tickets, there's usually a way to enter it by accessing your reservation online, or you can contact the airline for help. The airline's systems will send this number to TSA to confirm your Precheck eligibility and put the indicator on your boarding pass.

If it still doesn't show up, you can ask the TSA to look into it. You should ensure the name on your air reservation exactly matches the name on your Global Entry membership. Their FAQ has additional information about how to use Precheck that may be of use.

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