9 ways to get CLEAR+ for less

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.

Update 7/14/26: This post has been updated to reflect that a standard CLEAR+ membership now costs $219 per year, that CLEAR+ credits on eligible American Express cards have accordingly been increased to up to $219, and to update the pricing on the various discounted options as there have been many changes to those too.

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 $219 per year, but there are easy ways to reduce the price:

1. Active Duty Military & Veterans: $125
2. Government Rate: $125. Federal, State, and Local Government employees are eligible for a discounted rate. Contact memberservices@clearme.com for more information.
3. Alaska & Hawaiian members (both are free to join): $199 per year
4. Delta & United members (both are free to join): $209 per year
5. Delta & United credit card holders and elite members (not top tier): $179 per year. Previously, Hawaiian Pualani Platinum, Pualani Gold, and Premier Club members were also eligible for this pricing; we’ve been unable to verify if that discounted pricing is still available.
6. Delta Diamond & United Premier 1K: $129 per year
7. Delta 360° & United Global Services: FREE. Previously, Hawaiian Pualani Platinum members who’ve flown 75K+ flight miles were also eligible for a complimentary membership; we’ve been unable to verify if that benefit is still available.
8. Family Plan: Add up to 3 adults for $125 each per year (log into your CLEAR+ account to add family members). Children ages 17 and under can join you for free.
9. Pay with an Amex card that offers a rebate for CLEAR+:

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+ member?

Individuals 18 years of age and older can enroll in CLEAR+. To enroll, you must have one of the following forms of photo identification:

U.S. Passport Book
U.S. Driver’s License
State Issued ID

All forms of identification must be valid, unexpired, not amended, and have a photo.

Children under 18 can use the CLEAR Lane for free when accompanied by a CLEAR+ 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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