Global Entry cuts down on the time you spend going through airport security, but if you lose your card there’s no need to worry. You can still access Global Entry without it, you’ll just need your other travel documents to prove your identity.


Misplacing or forgetting your card is easy, and often you don’t realize it until you go to pull it out at the airport. Even if you don’t have your card, you can get through Global Entry with your passport, fingerprints, and Global Entry number. Record your number in a notes app on your phone, or a text file in Dropbox so you have it separate from the card.This way, at least you can get through and then decide if you want to order a replacement card. If you do, you have to pay $25 and go through the interview process again.


On the Spot: After Losing Global Entry Cards, Must They Re-Interview? | LA Times