Only two credit cards currently offer full reimbursement for a CLEAR Membership: Centurion® Card from American Express* The Platinum Card® from American Express.Nov 5, 2021
Is CLEAR covered by Amex?
If you're a Amex Platinum or Amex Business Platinum Card cardholder, CLEAR is completely free for you because, when you pay the membership fee with these cards, you'll get a statement credit of up to $179 each year.
Does Amex cover cost of CLEAR?
CLEAR® uses biometrics to assign you a touchless ID, allowing you to move faster through security at select airports and stadiums across the U.S. You can cover the cost of a CLEAR membership with up to $179 in statement credits per year after you pay for CLEAR with your Platinum Card®.
How long does CLEAR last?
Expiration and renewal: Clear membership is only good for a year. You can set it to renew automatically or cancel it before your renewal date by logging into your account online and changing your settings. How to get it discounted or free: Clear membership costs $179 per year, but there are ways to reduce that figure.
Does CLEAR Include TSA PreCheck?
CLEAR uses your eyes and fingertips rather than traditional IDs to verify your identity when you travel. The most expensive program of the three, CLEAR costs $179 for an annual membership and does not include TSA PreCheck, like Global Entry does.
What is the point of CLEAR?
CLEAR essentially allows you to cut to the front of the line. So on its own, you can skip to the front of the standard security line. In tandem with PreCheck, you can skip to the front of that shorter, faster line keeping your coat and shoes on and keeping electronics inside your bag, too.
Does CLEAR get you through security faster?
Using biometric data to identify travelers (rather than manually checking photo identification), Clear machines allow flyers to bypass long security queues and get to a TSA screening point faster. Clear does not include the membership features of TSA PreCheck, however.
Is clear faster than pre check?
CLEAR speeds up the travel document check process, while TSA PreCheck expedites the physical screening process. Many of our members find that these two services complement each other providing the quickest, surest route through the entire airport security and screening experience.
Is TSA PreCheck better than clear?
Which program is the best? Since it is available at more airports and provides expedited security wait times as well as an easier screening process, the winner is TSA PreCheck. Those with Clear membership only have access to faster security lanes.
How long does it take to get clear approved?
Travelers can become new members of Clear in just five minutes and start using its lanes immediately once their enrollment is complete.
Is TSA PreCheck faster?
Because you don't need to do any of this, the airport PreCheck line moves faster than standard security lines. Think: much more quickly. “During the pandemic, TSA PreCheck passengers have typically waited four minutes or less. It's worth noting, though, you're not guaranteed PreCheck status.
How much is clear credit?
Clear costs $179 per year, which makes it more expensive than TSA PreCheck. And while a statement credit for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry applications is a common perk among luxury travel cards, credits for Clear are much less common.
How much is clear with American Express?
But there's another expedited screening program that I've ignored until recently: CLEAR. Only about 1.7% of Americans have CLEAR. And no wonder, as it costs up to $179 per year. The Platinum Card® from American Express offers an annual statement credit to offset the price of CLEAR, so I figured I'd give it a whirl.