Chase United Explorer Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit: How It Works and When It Resets (2026)
Quick answer: The Chase United Explorer 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 | Chase United Explorer · Chase · annual fee $150 |
| Value per year | $30 |
| Cycle | Every 4 years |
| Resets | Every 4 years |
| Enrollment | Not required |
| Type | Single credit per cycle |
The terms, as catalogued
Receive a statement credit of up to $120 every 4 years as reimbursement for the application fee for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS when charged to your card.
How cardholders actually use it
6.1% of holders have explicitly marked it as skipped, among the highest of any credit. Source: MaxWorth's Credit Deadline Report 2026, as of 2026-10-03. See the report.
How not to lose it
Add the Chase United Explorer 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.
How many cardholders actually use it?
6.1% of holders have explicitly marked it as skipped, among the highest of any credit. Source: MaxWorth's Credit Deadline Report 2026, as of 2026-10-03.
Other credits on the Chase United Explorer
- $10 Monthly Instacart Credit · $120/yr · Monthly
- Up to $100 United Hotels Credits · $100/yr · Annual
- $100 United Travel Credit · $100/yr · Annual
- Up to $100 JSX Credits · $100/yr · Annual
- $5 Monthly Rideshare Credit · $60/yr · Monthly
- Up to $50 Avis/Budget Credits · $50/yr · Annual
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 Spotted an outdated term?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.