Amex Delta Platinum Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit: How It Works and When It Resets (2026)
Quick answer: The Amex Delta Platinum Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit is worth up to $30 a year, paid as a single credit per cycle. It can be used once every four years, matching the Global Entry / TSA PreCheck renewal cycle. No enrollment is required; eligible purchases are credited automatically.
At a glance
| Card | Amex Delta Platinum · American Express · annual fee $350 |
| Value per year | $30 |
| Cycle | Every 4 years |
| Resets | Every 4 years |
| Enrollment | Not required |
| Type | Single credit per cycle |
The terms, as catalogued
$120 Global Entry credit every 4 years or $85 TSA PreCheck credit every 4.5 years
How not to lose it
Add the Amex Delta Platinum to MaxWorth and this credit appears with its every 4 years cycle already set; you get a push before it expires, tap it when you use it, and the card's annual-fee ROI updates. No bank account is ever connected.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit reset?
It can be used once every four years, matching the Global Entry / TSA PreCheck renewal cycle.
Do I need to enroll?
No enrollment is required; eligible purchases are credited automatically.
Does unused credit roll over?
It is a once-every-four-years reimbursement; after you use it, the next one comes with the next cycle.
Other credits on the Amex Delta Platinum
- Annual Companion Certificate · $400/yr · Annual
- $150 Delta Stays Credit · $150/yr · Annual
- Free Checked Bag · $140/yr · Annual
- $10 Monthly Rideshare Credit · $120/yr · Monthly
- $10 Monthly Resy Credit · $120/yr · Monthly
Source: the issuer's published terms, entered and verified by hand in the MaxWorth database; methodology. Spotted an outdated term? Tell us through the app.