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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IDEMIA Public Security Joins TSA Launch of $25 TSA PreCheck® Discount for Military Spouses
TSA's military benefits for new TSA PreCheck® enrollments and renewals will be available at 500+ enrollment centers nationwide. RESTON, Va., July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA Public Security North America, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, and an authorized enrollment provider for TSA PreCheck® since 2013, announced today as part of TSA's "Serve with Honor, Travel with Ease" campaign: a $25 discount on TSA PreCheck enrollment and renewals for military spouses and free TSA PreCheck enrollments to Gold Star families. While U.S. military members are eligible for TSA PreCheck at no cost as a benefit of their employment, this new TSA offer extends that convenience to their spouses — as travel volumes this summer reach record highs. TSA PreCheck enrollment provided by IDEMIA costs $76.75 and covers five years of membership, offering significant value and long-term travel benefits. Through this special discount, military spouses can enroll for just $51.75, and Gold Star Families can enroll for free. Enrolled travelers enjoy dedicated TSA PreCheck security lanes at the airport and the convenience of keeping shoes, belts, light jackets on, and 3-1-1 liquids, and laptops in their bags. In addition, children 17 and under may accompany enrolled adults at the TSA PreCheck lanes when traveling on the same reservation, and the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on their boarding pass. "This Independence Day and beyond, TSA reaffirms its commitment to ease travel for the military community through its TSA PreCheck program, by providing it free to Gold Star families, discounting it for active-duty spouses and creating expedited lanes for service members in uniform," said TSA Acting Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill. "By expanding access, easing enrollment, and partnering with our TSA PreCheck enrollment providers and industry partners, we strive to honor those who serve and the families who stand beside them." As part of its broader commitment to military personnel and veterans, IDEMIA supports employees through VERG, its Veteran Employee Resource Group, which is centered around a mission to embrace IDEMIA's proud community of employee veterans and provide support through shared experiences, veteran recruitment, career development, access to resources and information, and outward engagement. Additionally, IDEMIA participates in the Department of Defense (DOD) Skillbridge Program, offering active-duty U.S. military members valuable hand-on experience as they transition into civilian careers during their final months of their service. "As someone who proudly served in the U.S. Army, I'm honored to see IDEMIA's continued support of the military community through this offering," shared Patrick Clancey, CEO, IDEMIA National Security Solutions and Executive Advisor to IDEMIA's Veteran Employee Resource Group. "This initiative recognizes the sacrifices military families make every day and gives them one less thing to worry about, especially when every moment with loved ones counts. To ease the travel experience of those who give so much is truly meaningful, and we're glad to be part of it." As a longstanding partner helping drive TSA's enrollment mission forward, IDEMIA has processed more than 24 million enrollments for the TSA PreCheck program to date. With the goal of making TSA PreCheck enrollment accessible and convenient, IDEMIA runs an extensive nationwide network of over 500 enrollment centers nationwide which are located at IdentGo locations, select airports, and local businesses, providing travelers options on where to enroll. IDEMIA also offers pop-up TSA PreCheck enrollment events throughout the country, collaborating with organizations such as AAA. IDEMIA provides ample appointment availability, with most locations offering next-day availability, and all locations having availability within the next two weeks. To learn more about IDEMIA 's enrollment services for TSA PreCheck and other TSA enrollment programs, click enjoy the benefits of TSA PreCheck, travelers can enroll at any of IDEMIA's enrollment centers or at a local pop-up event. To get started visit: For more information on TSA PreCheck offers for uniformed service members, visit About IDEMIA GroupIDEMIA Group unlocks simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel, and protect public places. With its long-standing expertise in biometrics and cryptography, IDEMIA develops technologies of excellence with an impactful, ethical, and socially responsible approach. Every day, IDEMIA secures billions of interactions in the physical and digital worlds. IDEMIA Group brings together three market-leading businesses that enable mission-critical solutions: IDEMIA Secure Transactions is the leading technology provider who unlocks safer and easier ways to pay and connect. IDEMIA Public Security is a leading global provider of biometric solutions that unlock convenient and secure travel, access, and protection. IDEMIA Smart Identity leverages the power of cryptographic and biometric technologies to unlock a single trusted identity for all. With a global team of nearly 15,000 employees, IDEMIA Group is trusted by over 600 governmental organizations and more than 2,400 enterprises in over 180 countries. For more information, visit and follow @IDEMIAGroup on X. Media contact: Genevieve de VeraIDEMIA Public Security(978) View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
02-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
IDEMIA Public Security Joins TSA Launch of $25 TSA PreCheck® Discount for Military Spouses
TSA's military benefits for new TSA PreCheck® enrollments and renewals will be available at 500+ enrollment centers nationwide. RESTON, Va., July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA Public Security North America, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, and an authorized enrollment provider for TSA PreCheck® since 2013, announced today as part of TSA's 'Serve with Honor, Travel with Ease' campaign: a $25 discount on TSA PreCheck enrollment and renewals for military spouses and free TSA PreCheck enrollments to Gold Star families. While U.S. military members are eligible for TSA PreCheck at no cost as a benefit of their employment, this new TSA offer extends that convenience to their spouses — as travel volumes this summer reach record highs. TSA PreCheck enrollment provided by IDEMIA costs $76.75 and covers five years of membership, offering significant value and long-term travel benefits. Through this special discount, military spouses can enroll for just $51.75, and Gold Star Families can enroll for free. Enrolled travelers enjoy dedicated TSA PreCheck security lanes at the airport and the convenience of keeping shoes, belts, light jackets on, and 3-1-1 liquids, and laptops in their bags. In addition, children 17 and under may accompany enrolled adults at the TSA PreCheck lanes when traveling on the same reservation, and the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on their boarding pass. 'This Independence Day and beyond, TSA reaffirms its commitment to ease travel for the military community through its TSA PreCheck program, by providing it free to Gold Star families, discounting it for active-duty spouses and creating expedited lanes for service members in uniform,' said TSA Acting Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill. 'By expanding access, easing enrollment, and partnering with our TSA PreCheck enrollment providers and industry partners, we strive to honor those who serve and the families who stand beside them.' As part of its broader commitment to military personnel and veterans, IDEMIA supports employees through VERG, its Veteran Employee Resource Group, which is centered around a mission to embrace IDEMIA's proud community of employee veterans and provide support through shared experiences, veteran recruitment, career development, access to resources and information, and outward engagement. Additionally, IDEMIA participates in the Department of Defense (DOD) Skillbridge Program, offering active-duty U.S. military members valuable hand-on experience as they transition into civilian careers during their final months of their service. 'As someone who proudly served in the U.S. Army, I'm honored to see IDEMIA's continued support of the military community through this offering,' shared Patrick Clancey, CEO, IDEMIA National Security Solutions and Executive Advisor to IDEMIA's Veteran Employee Resource Group. 'This initiative recognizes the sacrifices military families make every day and gives them one less thing to worry about, especially when every moment with loved ones counts. To ease the travel experience of those who give so much is truly meaningful, and we're glad to be part of it.' As a longstanding partner helping drive TSA's enrollment mission forward, IDEMIA has processed more than 24 million enrollments for the TSA PreCheck program to date. With the goal of making TSA PreCheck enrollment accessible and convenient, IDEMIA runs an extensive nationwide network of over 500 enrollment centers nationwide which are located at IdentGo locations, select airports, and local businesses, providing travelers options on where to enroll. IDEMIA also offers pop-up TSA PreCheck enrollment events throughout the country, collaborating with organizations such as AAA. IDEMIA provides ample appointment availability, with most locations offering next-day availability, and all locations having availability within the next two weeks. To learn more about IDEMIA 's enrollment services for TSA PreCheck and other TSA enrollment programs, click enjoy the benefits of TSA PreCheck, travelers can enroll at any of IDEMIA's enrollment centers or at a local pop-up event. To get started visit: For more information on TSA PreCheck offers for uniformed service members, visit About IDEMIA Group IDEMIA Group unlocks simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel, and protect public places. With its long-standing expertise in biometrics and cryptography, IDEMIA develops technologies of excellence with an impactful, ethical, and socially responsible approach. Every day, IDEMIA secures billions of interactions in the physical and digital worlds. IDEMIA Group brings together three market-leading businesses that enable mission-critical solutions: With a global team of nearly 15,000 employees, IDEMIA Group is trusted by over 600 governmental organizations and more than 2,400 enterprises in over 180 countries. For more information, visit and follow @IDEMIAGroup on X. Media contact: Genevieve de Vera IDEMIA Public Security (978) 808-7047 [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC
Associated Press
02-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Announcing New TSA PreCheck® "Serve with Honor, Travel with Ease" Benefits for the Military and Uniformed Service Community
Free for Gold Star families, discounted for military spouses and expedited lanes for service members WASHINGTON, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Independence Day and the enduring sacrifice of military families, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proud to announce a multi-faceted initiative to enhance the travel experience for members of the U.S. military community. Starting this summer, TSA and its TSA PreCheck® enrollment providers, CLEAR, IDEMIA and Telos, will honor Gold Star family members by waiving the enrollment fee for TSA PreCheck. Gold Star families have lost a loved one in military service to the United States—spouses, parents, children and siblings who carry forward the legacy of their fallen heroes. This gesture represents TSA's profound respect for their sacrifice and aims to ease their travel journey in a meaningful way. In addition, TSA will offer a $25 discount on TSA PreCheck enrollment for spouses of military and uniformed service members. This new benefit supports families who frequently travel to reunite with service members or relocate due to duty assignments. TSA PreCheck offers enrollees reduced wait times, expedited screening benefits and an improved checkpoint experience at selected airports. 'This Independence Day and beyond, TSA reaffirms its commitment to ease travel for the military community through its TSA PreCheck program by providing it free to Gold Star families, discounting it for military spouses and creating expedited lanes for service members,' said TSA Acting Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill. 'By expanding access, easing enrollment, and partnering with our TSA PreCheck enrollment providers and industry partners, we strive to honor those who serve and the families who stand beside them.' To increase access to these benefits, TSA is collaborating with its TSA PreCheck enrollment providers to host mobile enrollment events near major U.S. military installations, making it easier for eligible individuals to enroll. TSA, in coordination with its industry partners, is also introducing expedited access for military members in TSA PreCheck lanes at select airports near larger military installations. This includes dedicated screening lanes, or front-of-line privileges, designed to minimize wait times and improve convenience for service members. TSA reminds travelers that military personnel and civilian Department of Defense (DOD) staff are eligible for free TSA PreCheck by using their DOD ID number as their Known Traveler Number when booking travel. Children 12 and under may accompany service members and DOD staff in TSA PreCheck lanes without restriction. Minors 13-17 must be on the same airline reservation with a TSA PreCheck-eligible parent or guardian to receive expedited screening. In addition, the TSA Cares program remains available for veterans and wounded warriors, providing personalized assistance through the screening process and ensuring a dignified travel experience. Gold Star families and military spouses can go to to learn how to enroll. For full details on TSA PreCheck benefits for the military community, visit and View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Transportation Security Administration
CNBC
02-07-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Here's why I'm loving the Chase Sapphire Reserve 100,000-point, $500 travel credit welcome offer
The updated Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) has received a lot of attention — its new $795 annual fee makes it one of the most expensive premium credit cards on the market. But what's also drawing eyes is the card's generous welcome bonus: For a limited time, new cardholders can earn 100,000 points and a $500 Chase Travel℠ credit after spending $5,000 in the first three months. Here's why we're loving the bonus. On Chase's site On Chase's site Get more than $2,700 in annual value with Sapphire Reserve. Excellent740–850 20.24% - 28.74% variable $795 Earn 100,000 bonus points + $500 Chase TravelSM promo credit See rates and fees. Terms apply. Member FDIC. Read our Chase Sapphire Reserve® review. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with plenty of luxury perks and statement credits to justify its annual $5 or 5% of the amount of each balance transfer, whichever is greater For starters, this is the best bonus the Chase Sapphire Reserve has ever seen. The last time this card offered a 100,000-point welcome offer was when it first launched in August 2016. The relaunched version of the Sapphire Reserve takes the 100K-point offer and adds up to $500 more in value with the travel credit. If you're an avid traveler, the bonus is well worth it. With Chase Ultimate Rewards® points valued by industry experts at about 2 cents per point, the 100,000 points you can earn are worth roughly $2,000 in value. Add in the $500 travel credit and you're at a bonus worth around $2,500. Keep in mind, too, that the typical Sapphire Reserve bonus is usually only around 60,000 points. Plus, Chase's new Points Boost feature allows Sapphire Reserve cardholders to earn up to 1.5X more value on their points when booking select airline tickets and hotel accommodations through Chase Travel. If you can reach the spending threshold to earn the new bonus (and pay off your credit card on time and in full every month), it's a no-brainer. Here are two ways one could cash in the bonus: The Sapphire Reserve's welcome offer is already a big draw, but don't forget about the travel credits and perks that complement the 100,000 bonus points. With the Sapphire Reserve, you'll receive a $120 TSA PreCheck®, Global Entry or NEXUS credit every four years to cover the application fee. The card also comes with a $300 annual travel credit, which will automatically be applied towards purchases made in the travel category. Both of these statement credits provide direct benefits to you while you travel, and they make better use of your 100K-point welcome offer. The Sapphire Reserve's 100K-point bonus, along with the $500 Chase Travel credit, opens up opportunities for exploration, and the Reserve complements this nicely with a lot of built-in travel protections. The card offers baggage delay insurance, trip cancellation and interruption insurance, including lost luggage reimbursement for up to $3,000 per covered traveler. Traveling Sapphire Reserve cardholders also get access to Chase Sapphire lounges and over 1,300 Priority Pass lounges for them and up to two guests at no additional cost. If you're looking for a travel rewards credit card, but don't want to pay an annual fee of triple digits, several options with lower fees can still provide a lot of value. One option is the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, at a $95 annual fee. The card's earning structure is simple, with 5X miles per dollar on hotel and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel and 2X miles per dollar on every other purchase. The Venture Rewards comes with up to a $120 statement credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck and a $50 hotel credit for every Lifestyle Collection booking with room upgrades when available. Good to Excellent670–850 19.99% - 29.24% variable $95 Earn 75,000 miles Terms apply. Read our Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card review. The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card has a reasonable annual fee and earns flexible travel rewards, which makes it a great travel card for beginners or heavy travelers.$0 at the Transfer APR, 4% of the amount of each transferred balance that posts to your account at a promotional APR that Capital One may offer to you None If your credit score isn't great but you want a credit card with some travel perks, check out the Credit One Bank® Wander® American Express® card. Also carrying a $95 annual fee, the card earns an impressive up to 10X points on eligible hotel and car rental purchases booked through the Credit One Bank travel partner: 5X when you reserve and 5X when you complete the booking. You'll also get purchase and retail protections, plus car rental loss and damage insurance for extra protection during your travels. 10X points on eligible hotel and car rentals booked using the Credit One Bank travel partner; 5X points on eligible dining, gas, and travel purchases; 1X points on all other purchases No current offer $95 N/A 29.49%* Variable N/A None Fair to Good credit See rates and fees. Terms apply. Money matters — so make the most of it. Get expert tips, strategies, news and everything else you need to maximize your money, right to your inbox. Sign up here. At CNBC Select, our mission is to provide our readers with high-quality service journalism and comprehensive consumer advice so they can make informed decisions with their money. Every credit card article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit card products. While CNBC Select earns a commission from affiliate partners on many offers and links, we create all our content without input from our commercial team or any outside third parties, and we pride ourselves on our journalistic standards and ethics.
Business Insider
23-05-2025
- Business Insider
I have TSA Precheck, Global Entry, CLEAR, and Priority Pass, but only 2 of them are worth it
For years, I stood in long lines at the airport, staring longingly at lucky passengers who zipped through security and immigration. Because I travel frequently, I considered enrolling in a program that would allow me to skip the line, too. Once I realized how much they cost, I resigned myself to a lifetime of queuing up at the airport. However, that all changed when I got my Platinum Card® from American Express. The card has a hefty $695 annual fee, but several benefits offset the cost, including statement credits for four separate programs that allow travelers to bypass airport lines in different ways (terms apply). I immediately enrolled in all four programs, happy to finally have the chance to see what I've been missing. Now that I've had a taste of what it's like to bypass lines at the airport, I don't think I could go back. However, I would only pay for two of the four programs that are currently covered by my credit card. I love keeping my shoes on with TSA PreCheck Among the four skip-the-line programs I've tried, I think TSA PreCheck is the best. With TSA PreCheck®, I get access to shorter, priority lanes for going through airport security in the United States. Although I can also get through TSA security quickly with one of the other programs, TSA PreCheck is the only one that allows me to keep my shoes on. I find going through airport security stressful, especially when I am traveling with my children. I already have to keep track of luggage and bins full of coats, sweaters, and electronics. Not having to remove my shoes really sets TSA PreCheck apart. I feel like a celebrity when I use CLEAR Plus Whenever I use CLEAR Plus, I feel like a celebrity. At Dulles, my home airport, there is usually a gaggle of CLEAR employees standing around waiting to escort CLEAR® Plus members like me to a TSA agent after they verify our identities. When I approach a TSA agent with a CLEAR employee, I don't need to show them my boarding pass and identification. However, since I always keep these documents handy at the airport, not having to show them doesn't save me much time or inconvenience. Moreover, in my experience, using CLEAR usually isn't any faster than going through the TSA lane. Plus, I found out the hard way that if I forget to add my TSA Precheck number to my airline reservation and only use CLEAR Plus, I still need to remove my shoes. Although it's fun being treated like a VIP, I wouldn't pay for CLEAR Plus. Global Entry is great for getting back into the United States When I return to the United States after a trip abroad, I'm usually grumpy. After a long flight and having to deal with the reality of being home after a great trip, the last thing I want to do is stand in a long line to go through immigration and customs. For a while, I used the free Mobile Passport Control app to help me get through the line faster. The app allows American citizens and some other travelers to use a dedicated lane to enter the U.S. by submitting identifying information and answering some screening questions electronically. However, MPC lines have gotten longer as more people have discovered the app. Furthermore, not all airports use MPC, which I have found frustrating. Now that I have Global Entry, I can reliably speed through immigration and customs when I return to the United States. It's a relief knowing that I don't need to wait in a long line after getting off the plane, and I love being able to reliably get home faster. If I ever lost access to Global Entry through my credit card, I would probably pay for the program. Priority Pass is only worth it for lounge access Priority Pass is best known for providing members with airport lounge access. However, soon after I got a Priority Pass membership, I noticed that Priority Pass members could also use Fast Track to get through airport screening faster at an airport in Jamaica. I was delighted to make this discovery because the security line was very long, and skipping the line meant I could hang out in the lounge longer before my flight. I hoped that I could use my Priority Pass membership to bypass security lines at other airports abroad. However, I have yet to encounter another airport where I've been able to use this benefit. I would probably pay for a Priority Pass membership to maintain my access to lounges. But Priority Pass's Fast Track benefits are so limited that I wouldn't pay for the program just for this benefit.
