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Want to avoid the long line at US borders?

Consider getting approved as a trusted traveler. There is a fee, and a delay of a few weeks, and you have to have a personal interview. I got approved last month. You use your card with electronic data inside instead of a passport. They give you a metal lined folder with the card to keep others from evesdropping the info on your card.

https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov/main/goes

If you are a very frequent traveler, your airline may invite you to qualify for PreCheck directly. I didn't get the invite, but the GOES program is another way for anyone to get in line for TT status without an invitation.

Note: the Global Entry approval you get is primarily for those who travel from US to Canada or Mexico, BUT...

You also get Trusted Traveler status which usually lets you bypass the normal lines for even domestic travel at US airports and use the PreCheck line. Keep your shoes, belt, jacket on, and lines are usually short. Not all airports and all airlines have the PreCheck lines yet, but most large ones will this year. I know DFW has them, and AA, Delta, and Alaska Air participate. You don't show your card; put your TT number in when you book your reservation and your boarding pass gets coded appropriately.

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For those of you who travel internationally...
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I've been doing exactly that for the past 30-years
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definitely avoid airport kiosks
John the best place to exchange money is
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Lots of cards have a 3-4% fee for foreign purchase
Re: Lots of cards have a 3-4% fee for foreign purc
Bank at Bank of America?
Another question...
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John I travel international many times a year
BINGO with the money belt.
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You should see the girls at the Spearmint Rhino...
.....no comment vbg
Want to avoid the long line at US borders?
I like to collect them for fun!
WELL Wes, it's your LUCKY day....
WooHoo!
Re: I like to collect them for fun!
Re: I like to collect them for fun!
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The BIGGEST advantage of all...
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If the Country you visiting has Casino's
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