Who is eligible for Clear airport?

You'll need to be 18 years or older to apply for Clear and must have one of the following forms of valid and unamended photo identification: A U.S. driver's license, a U.S. passport, a U.S. passport card, a U.S.-issued permanent resident card, a state issued ID, a U.S. military ID, or a Global Entry card.



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If you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident over the age of 18, you are eligible to apply for Clear. The Clear application process is similar to the TSA PreCheck application process. You'll start by filling out a quick online application. Then, visit one of the 50-plus Clear locations to finish the process.

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The real benefit of Clear is saving time. This means that if you value not having to remove shoes, electronics, liquids and outerwear, you will also want to apply for TSA PreCheck. If you only want to bypass the line, but don't mind.

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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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If you are a Delta Diamond or 360 elite, Clear is free. Similarly, United Premier Silver, Gold Platinum elite members and United credit card holders get a $40 discount off the price. Premier 1K and Global Services members get a free Clear membership. Both programs are free to join.

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You don't need TSA PreCheck if you have Clear, but you should know that having Clear alone only exempts you from the first part of the TSA security screening process, which is checking your boarding pass and ID. To save time and hassle at the physical security screening, you would need TSA PreCheck.

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Yes. CLEAR Pass for CBP Mobile Passport Control does not replace your passport. You must still present your physical passport to the Customs and Border Protection officer.

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Key takeaways. A Clear Plus membership costs $189 per year, making it the most expensive of the expedited security options. In comparison, TSA PreCheck costs $85 for five years — and Global Entry, which includes TSA PreCheck, costs $100 for five years. Clear is available at over 50 airports and stadiums, but not all.

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What Is the Amex Platinum CLEAR Credit? The American Express CLEAR credit offers a $189 statement credit to fully cover the cost of a one-year CLEAR® Plus membership. The credit renews each year, so in effect, you're getting a complimentary CLEAR® Plus membership for as long as you hold certain Amex cards.

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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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TSA PreCheck is offered through the government at more than 200 airports, whereas CLEAR is a private company that operates at more than 50 airports, stadiums, and other venues nationwide. TSA PreCheck membership costs $85 and lasts for five years, while CLEAR requires an annual membership fee of $189.

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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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