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How does clear work at the airport?

Clear is a company that utilizes biometrics to allow individuals to identify themselves in just a few seconds with the scan of a finger or an eye. More than 12 million people use its products, which are currently available across 71 locations in the U.S., including 53 airports and 18 arenas and stadiums.



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CLEAR Plus gets you to your gate faster using your eyes or fingerprints to verify you are you at airport security. Enroll at an airport near you and start using your CLEAR Plus Membership right away. You can even speed up the process by answering a few questions online before you go.

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If you regularly travel to or from airports that offer Clear lanes, paying $189 per year for a Clear membership could be worth it. The time you'll save moving through long security lines could help reduce your risk of missing a flight and cut down your time spent in the airport overall.

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Clear allows you to skip the security line completely because instead of waiting in line, you approach a Clear kiosk where your ID and boarding pass are verified through biometric technology. Once that quick process is complete, a Clear agent escorts you right to the front of security.

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Which credit cards offer CLEAR for free? Currently, the credit cards that offer a complimentary annual CLEAR Plus membership are the Amex Platinum card, Amex Business Platinum card, American Express® Green Card, and Centurion® Card from American Express. Is CLEAR the same as TSA PreCheck?

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Can you use Clear and TSA PreCheck together? Yes. If you're a frequent flier, it might make sense to get Clear so you can zip through identity verification and then get placed on the TSA PreCheck luggage screening line, where you can keep your shoes on, leave your laptop in your bag, and skip the scanner.

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Our members trust us to provide frictionless experiences, to keep your data safe and to protect your privacy, and we're obsessed with delivering on that promise. Importantly, we will never sell or rent your personal information.

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As the name suggests, it's run by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. TSA PreCheck costs $78 for a five-year membership, and $70 to renew.

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Here are a few more advantages to having both TSA PreCheck and Clear: TSA PreCheck only allows you to expedite your airport security experience, but Clear can speed up your entry into airports, stadiums and venues.

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If you hold Delta's coveted Diamond Medallion status, you can get a Clear® membership for free. Likewise, those with United Premier 1K status also receive complimentary membership.

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What is the cost of a CLEAR membership? A CLEAR membership costs $189 annually, and you can add up to three family members for $60 each per year. Additionally, all family members under 18 years old can use the CLEAR lane without a membership when traveling with their parents.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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Enroll in TSA PreCheck or Clear
TSA PreCheck is a trusted traveler program that allows those who are enrolled to go through an airport security line that is usually shorter and faster than the regular line.

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Note: Travelers are checked for TSA PreCheck every time they fly, but the PreCheck indicator isn't limited to participating airports. This means you may still get a boarding pass printed with TSA PreCheck, even if you're at an airport that isn't outfitted with a PreCheck lane.

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