Which Credit Cards Pay for Your CLEAR Membership?

CLEAR is an expedited security program that uses biometric identification, such as fingerprints and iris scans, to streamline the airport experience. Members bypass traditional document check lines at participating airports and venues, moving directly to security screening. This article identifies credit cards offering reimbursement for the CLEAR membership fee.

Credit Cards Offering CLEAR Reimbursement

Many premium credit cards offer a statement credit covering the annual CLEAR Plus membership fee. The total credit amount is capped per card account annually, regardless of who on the account makes the charge.

The following American Express cards offer up to a $209 statement credit per calendar year for CLEAR Plus membership:
The Platinum Card
Business Platinum Card
Green Card
Hilton Honors Aspire Card
Corporate Platinum Card

The American Express Centurion Card provides up to a $369 annual statement credit for CLEAR Plus membership. This credit covers the primary cardholder and can extend to adult family members and friends added to the same CLEAR Plus account.

Understanding the CLEAR Credit Benefit

The reimbursement for a CLEAR membership typically comes as a statement credit applied to your credit card account. After you pay for your CLEAR Plus membership with an eligible credit card, an equivalent amount, up to the card’s stated annual limit, is credited back to your account. This process effectively reduces or eliminates the out-of-pocket cost.

The benefit is limited to a specific annual amount per card account, regardless of how many authorized users might pay for a membership. Eligibility requires the CLEAR membership fee to be charged directly to the eligible credit card. The credit applies specifically to the annual CLEAR Plus membership fee.

Review the terms associated with each card’s benefit, as specific conditions, such as auto-renewal requirements for CLEAR, may apply.

Activating and Using Your CLEAR Credit

To activate your CLEAR credit, enroll in the CLEAR Plus program. Visit the official CLEAR website to begin the application process and provide personal details for identity verification.

Once the online application is complete, finalize enrollment in person at a CLEAR location, typically at an airport. This involves verifying your identity with a valid government-issued ID and completing biometric capture (fingerprints and iris scans). Use the specific eligible credit card that offers the reimbursement benefit to pay for your CLEAR Plus membership.

After the membership fee is charged, the statement credit will typically appear on your credit card account within a few days. However, it can take up to six to eight weeks for the credit to be posted. Monitor your credit card statements to ensure the credit is applied, and contact your card issuer if it does not appear within the expected timeframe.