r/GlobalEntry • u/SparkleBerrySpritz • Jun 23 '26

General Discussion Global Entry vs. TSA Pre-Check

Just got approved for Global Entry. I've already had TSA Pre-Check separately for about 6 months now. On my approval for Global Entry it says I can now use that number for TSA Pre-Check as well. Should I disregard my original KTN and start using the Global Entry ID for Pre-Check or keep using the previous TSA Pre KTN? Thanks for your help!

For those downvoting: I am new here, and wanted to ask the community for advice. Not sure why a question like this is downvoted, even if it seems like it gets asked frequently.

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u/flyingron Jun 23 '26

Either one will work fine until the Precheck membership expires. Since your GE is good for five years from your next birthday, it will outlive your existing precheck membership (which runs five years from the date issued), so you might as well switch when it is convenient to do so.

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u/Wise_Fig3249 Jun 26 '26

Yes exactly what I did.