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How much does it cost to get a TWIC card?

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Matthew Harrington

Updated on February 06, 2026

The fee for TWIC® is $125.25, and the credential is valid for five years. If you hold a valid Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) or a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card, you may pay a reduced fee of $105.25.

What is a RSO card?

RSO stands for “refinery safety overview” and refers to required training for employees working at oil refineries on the west coast. An RSO card is awarded after a worker has completed training to learn about the health and safety hazards he can encounter while working in the petrochemical industry.

Do you need a TWIC card to work in a refinery?

Anybody who requires unescorted access to secure areas of MTSA-regulated facilities must have the card. MTSA-regulated facilities include ports and industrial plants that interface with ports, such as refineries and power plants.

How long is an RSO card good for?

The RSO card is valid for 2 years.

How long does it take to get a TWIC card 2020?

Generally, TWIC® applicants without disqualifying factors will receive their TWIC® in approximately 7-10 business days. Due in part to potential disqualifying factors or delivery issues, TSA suggests applicants apply a minimum of 30 days in advance.

How long is RSO training?

about 40 hours
It normally takes students about 40 hours total to complete the program with the required homework. The class topics are listed below. The cost for the Radiation Safety Officer course is $750 per person.

Does RSO training expire?

4 Expiration of certificates. As stated in section 15.05 of the Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations, once a certificate is issued, it remains valid for the period for which the person is employed by the licensee as RSO.

How can I get a free TWIC card?

Visit a TWIC application center to:

  1. Provide required documentation, be fingerprinted and take a facial photo. Bring your current U.S. passport or a driver’s license and birth certificate.
  2. Pay a non-refundable fee valid for five years with a credit card, money order, company check or certified/cashier’s check.

What is the definition of batch credit card processing?

DEFINITION of ‘Batch Credit Card Processing’. Batch credit card processing is the practice of a merchant processing all of its authorized credit card transactions for the day after the close of business or at a time determined by the credit card processor.

Are there tradeoffs in using batch credit card processing?

There are tradeoffs in using batch credit card processing. This is part of a two-step process, with the authorization occurring at the time of the transaction and the clearing message for the transaction not sent until the batch is transmitted.

How long does it take to batch a credit card?

It may take two to three days for the merchant to actually receive the funds for a batch, and it may take the same amount of time for the transactions to post to consumers’ accounts. A merchant can set up credit card batching to happen automatically at the same time each day.

When do you use a batch payment system?

Batch payments are usually processed at the end of the day. If you’ve worked in a restaurant, you’ve used batch payment processing. After close or at the end of a shift, credit card transactions are run through with the tips added to the transaction amount.