CLEAR Overview
CLEAR is a service that uses your eyes or fingerprints to confirm your identity. This is used at many airports and some stadiums to help you speed through security checks. CLEAR isn’t available at all airports in the US, but thanks to partnerships with Delta and United, CLEAR is widely available at many airports across the United States.
At supported airports, CLEAR makes it possible to skip the sometimes very long ID check lines (just before security). Instead, of waiting to show your ID, you can go to the CLEAR aisle (where available) and simply scan your eyes or fingerprints.
This benefit is complementary to TSA PreCheck. The main difference between CLEAR and TSA PreCheck is that CLEAR lets you breeze past the first line at security: the place you line up to show your ID. TSA PreCheck then speeds up the second part because you don’t have to remove your shoes, laptops or liquids, and you usually go through a metal detector rather than a body scanner. The best is to have both CLEAR and TSA PreCheck so that you can zoom through both parts of security every time.
How to get CLEAR for less
By default, CLEAR costs $199 per year, but there are easy ways to reduce the price:
- Active Duty Military & Veterans: $119
- Government Rate: $119. Federal, State, and Local Government employees are eligible for a discounted rate. Contact memberservices@clearme.com for more information.
- Delta & United members (both are free to join): $189 per year
- Delta & United credit card holders and elite members (not top tier): $159 per year
- Delta Diamond, United 1K, and United Global Services members: FREE
- Family Plan: Add up to 3 adults for $119 each per year (log into your CLEAR account to add family members).
- Pay with an Amex card that offers a rebate for CLEAR:
- AMEX Centurion Cards: Statement credit up to $398 per calendar year.
- AMEX Consumer Platinum Cards, Small Business Platinum Cards, and Corporate Platinum Cards: Statement credit up to $199 per calendar year.
- AMEX Consumer Green Cards: Statement credit up to $199 per calendar year.
- Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card: Statement credit up to $199 per calendar year.
FAQ
Do I need CLEAR if I already have TSA PreCheck?
At airports, CLEAR is complementary to TSA PreCheck. The main difference between CLEAR and TSA PreCheck is that CLEAR helps expedite the first line at security: the place you line up to show your ID. TSA PreCheck then speeds up the second part because you don’t have to remove your shoes, laptops or liquids, and you usually go through a metal detector rather than a body scanner. The best is to have both CLEAR and TSA PreCheck so that you can zoom through both parts of security every time. Note that sometimes CLEAR lines are slower than regular TSA PreCheck lines so be sure to assess the situation before picking which way to go!
Who can become a CLEAR member?
CLEAR is pretty clear about this, so I’ll just republish their words:
Who can become a CLEAR Plus member?
Individuals 18 years of age and older can enroll in CLEAR Plus. To enroll, you must have one of the following forms of photo identification:
U.S. Passport Book
U.S. Driver’s License
State Issued IDAll forms of identification must be valid, unexpired, not amended, and have a photo.
Children under 18 can use the CLEAR Lane for free when accompanies by a CLEAR Plus Member—no enrollment needed.
What about kids?
CLEAR is only available to adults 18 and over. Kids under 18 can go through the CLEAR lane when accompanied by a CLEAR member (the CLEAR member doesn’t have to be a family member).
If you are under 18 and traveling alone, you’re out of luck.
What about free CLEAR from Hertz?
This version of CLEAR has been discontinued.
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