How long does clear plus last?

Clear Plus members can still use a dedicated lane to skip long security lines to verify their ID, and can then be taken to the PreCheck screening lane to avoid having to remove their shoes, belt, and liquids from their carry-on baggage as long as they are signed up for PreCheck as well (a five-year membership costs $78 ...



A CLEAR Plus membership is an annual subscription, meaning it lasts for 12 months from the date you are first charged. In 2026, the service continues to operate on an auto-renewal basis; unless you manually cancel your membership, it will automatically renew every year on your anniversary date. It is important to note that any "free trial" periods provided through partnerships (such as those with American Express or Delta) typically last for 2 to 4 months before converting into a paid annual plan. If you cancel your membership more than 14 days after a charge, you will usually retain access to the CLEAR Plus lanes until the end of your current 12-month term, at which point your account will downgrade to a "Basic" (free) membership, which no longer provides the expedited biometric airport security benefits.

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Expiration and renewal: Clear membership is only good for one calendar year. You can set it to renew automatically or cancel it before your renewal date by logging in to your account online and changing your settings.

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CLEAR Plus is a technology company using biometric data to verify identity in a variety of everyday contexts. Its flagship program, CLEAR Plus—often referred to simply as “CLEAR”—allows members to skip the security line at U.S. airports with a fingerprint or iris scan.

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Clear is not necessarily better than Global Entry, as both programs improve the experience of two very different parts of travel. Clear saves you time going through security screenings ahead of travel, while Global Entry saves you time at customs when reentering the U.S. after international travel.

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Enroll in TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or Clear to make your way through faster. With TSA PreCheck, you keep on your shoes, belt, and light jackets while going through security. Around 200 airlines participate in the program, as well as 85 airports, so if you travel often, it's worth the $70 to $80 annual fee.

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Global Entry expedites your return to the U.S. after international travel while Clear helps you skip the ID check at TSA security lines before domestic or international flights. Clear verifies your identity via a fingerprint or an eye scan.

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The short answer is that Clear allows members to verify their identity using biometric scanning ahead of airport security, whereas Global Entry expedites re-entry into the U.S. after international travel. Clear allows you to hurry through security lines faster at 50-plus airports around the United States.

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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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How much does Clear cost? The standard price for an annual Clear membership is $189. Unlike government programs such as TSA PreCheck and Global Entry that offer several years of membership with a single fee, Clear's fee is annual. On the surface, $189 is a huge price to pay for a little convenience.

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Last year Clear (another U.S.-based security expediting platform that costs $189 per year) acquired virtual queuing company Whyline and has since partnered with airports in North America and Europe to develop a security line reservation system called Reserve by Clear.

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Does CLEAR actually save time? CLEAR Plus typically saves you time at the airport, especially if you also have a TSA PreCheck membership. Having both often helps you get to the front of the line, including getting ahead of travelers in the TSA PreCheck line depending on the airport and how busy it is.

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