TSA PreCheck Is Offering a $20 Enrollment Discount This May — Here's How to Get It

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It seems like if you're young, the benefits just keep piling up. Not only do you have knees that don't creak, but now for the month of May, you're also able to get a discount on your TSA PreCheck application, but only if you do it right.

Here's how.

TSA Launches a Limited-Time Discount on PreCheck

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today in a press release that just in time for summer and college and high school graduation seasons, it will be offering a limited-time $20 discount on applications for its TSA PreCheck trusted traveler program.

“As young adults embark on new adventures – whether it’s travel for school, work, or fun – TSA PreCheck offers a quicker and smoother airport security experience. With this special discount, we’re empowering the next generation of travelers to make TSA PreCheck a part of their journey”, said Ha Nguyen McNeill, a TSA Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator.

Screenshot of Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

How to Save $20 on the Cost of TSA PreCheck Enrollment

To take advantage of this promotional discount, make sure to submit your application between May 1 and May 31, 2026, via one of the three authorized third-party enrollment providers. These are CLEAR, IDEMIA and Telos, and include enrollment processing facilities outside of airports so you don't have to visit one just for this specific task. All you have to do is start your application online with the authorized provider, then complete the application in person.

There are no required discount codes to qualify for this promotion, you just need to be 30 years of age or less at the time you submit your application. If you're turning 31 during the month of May, just make sure you submit your enrollment prior to your birthday so you won't miss out on the $20 savings.

If you complete your in-person enrollment through CLEAR, your discounted 5-year membership will come up to be $59.95, $56.75 through IDEMIA and lastly, $65 with Telos.

Screenshot of Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Note that this promotional discount does not apply to TSA PreCheck renewals — it's only good for new applications.

How to Get TSA PreCheck Membership for Even Less

This promotion offers a decent discount, but you can get a TSA PreCheck membership for even less.

There are plenty of travel credit cards with TSA PreCheck enrollment fee credits and other great travel perks that can help take care of the application (or renewal!) fee for TSA PreCheck — and even Global Entry or NEXUS.

Here are all your options:

There are some excellent options on there, including these three:

American Express Platinum Card^®

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Annual Fee

$895

Credit Score

Excellent, Good

• Earn 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel^® (up to $500,000 in purchases per calendar year).
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Chase Sapphire Reserve^®

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Annual Fee

$795Rates & Fees

Credit Score

Excellent

• 8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel℠
• 4x points on flights and hotels booked directly
• 3x points on dining worldwide
• 1x points on all other purchases

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

Welcome Bonus Earn 75,000 Miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening

How to Apply

Annual Fee

$395

Credit Score

Excellent

• 10X miles per $1 on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel
• 5X miles per $1 on purchases through Capital One Entertainment
• 5X miles per $1 on flights when booking via Capital One Travel
• 5X miles per $1 on vacation rentals booked via Capital One Travel
• 2X miles per $1 on all other eligible purchases

Bottom Line

If you're 30 years or younger and want to get started traveling, it's never been a better time to do so. This is your chance to save yourself a few bucks on the TSA PreCheck application fee during May but continue saving time while going through airport security at domestic airports in the United States for the next five years.

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