The standard CLEAR Plus membership is about $209 per year for one adult as of early 2026.

How Much Is CLEAR Membership?

Core Price (Clear Plus)

  • Standard CLEAR Plus membership: $209 per year for one adult.
  • Billed annually (not a multi‑year fee like TSA PreCheck).

This is the main number people mean when they ask “how much is CLEAR membership?”.

Family / Additional Members

  • You can add up to 3 additional adults to your plan.
  • Common current pricing: $125 extra per added adult per year.
  • Kids under 18 can usually go with you through the CLEAR lane for free when traveling with the member.

So a maxed‑out family plan (1 main + 3 adults) is typically $209 + 3×$125 = $584/year before any credits.

Airline Partner Discounts

CLEAR has ties with airlines and loyalty programs, so many travelers do not pay the full $209:

  • Delta SkyMiles or United MileagePlus member (free basic account): often around $199/year.
  • With Delta/United elite status or co‑branded credit card: some tiers bring it down to about $169/year.
  • Top‑tier elites (e.g., Delta Diamond Medallion, United 1K) may get CLEAR Plus free as a perk.

These discounts are trend‑driven and can change, so it’s always worth checking your airline account offers.

Credit Cards That Wipe Out the Cost

A big 2025–2026 trend is using premium travel cards to erase the CLEAR Plus fee entirely.

Typical pattern:

  • Annual CLEAR Plus cost: $209.
  • Certain premium cards (for example, high‑end American Express or travel‑focused cards) offer a statement credit up to $209 when you charge CLEAR Plus to the card.
  • Net result: CLEAR Plus can effectively be $0 out‑of‑pocket if your card covers the full $209.

In forum‑style travel discussions, a lot of people now say, “CLEAR is only worth it if you’re not actually paying cash for it,” meaning they rely on airline discounts or card credits.

Bundle With TSA PreCheck

There’s also a bundle trend :

  • CLEAR+ plus TSA PreCheck bundle pricing can split the cost, with examples like:
    • About $79.95 for TSA PreCheck (valid 5 years)
    • About $129.05 for CLEAR+ (per year), instead of the full $209.

This can be attractive if you don’t already have PreCheck and want both faster ID and a shorter screening line.

Is It “Worth It” at That Price?

You’ll often see two main viewpoints in travel forums and blogs:

  • Pro‑CLEAR:
    • For frequent flyers through congested hubs, saving 10–30 minutes at security on many trips can easily justify the annual $209 (especially if discounted or covered by a card).
  • Skeptical:
    • Some travelers argue that lines can be inconsistent, and if you already have TSA PreCheck and fly off‑peak, the value of CLEAR at full price is marginal unless it’s heavily discounted or free.

A common “sweet spot” mentioned online: use CLEAR Plus when you can stack :

  • An airline discount
  • A credit card credit
  • Busy airports where CLEAR lanes are well staffed.

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Type Price (Approx.) Notes
Standard CLEAR Plus (1 adult) $209/year Base public price as of 2025–2026.
Added adult (family/friends) $125/year each Up to 3 adults can be added.
Kids under 18 $0 Can accompany member in lane at no extra cost.
Airline member discount ~$199/year For linked Delta/United accounts.
Airline elite / cobranded card ~$169/year For certain Delta/United elites and cardholders.
Top‑tier airline elite $0 CLEAR included as a status perk for some.
With premium credit card credit $0 net Statement credit up to $209/year on some cards.
Bundle with TSA PreCheck ~$129.05/year for CLEAR+ Plus ~$79.95 for TSA PreCheck (5‑year term).
**TL;DR:** CLEAR Plus is currently around **$209/year** , but many frequent travelers bring that down—to **$0 in some cases** —through airline status, loyalty discounts, or premium credit card statement credits.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.