Guide to Securing a Discounted CLEAR+ Membership Using Airline Loyalty Programs
Frequent travelers looking to make their airport experience more convenient and faster may find the CLEAR+® membership beneficial. This service offers expedited security lanes at over 50 U.S. airports, including several United and Delta hubs.
The American Express cards mentioned offer a statement credit towards the cost of a CLEAR+® membership. One card even offers a $199 statement credit to cover the annual membership fee. However, terms apply for these statement credits.
To get the offer, enroll in CLEAR+® before your trip using the provided links for United or Delta, finish enrollment at a CLEAR location, and start using the dedicated lanes at the airport.
The annual fees for the mentioned American Express cards vary, with fees ranging from $550 to $695. But, for those who consistently fly out of participating airports, the convenience and time saved could make the cost worthwhile.
Moreover, frequent flyers who are members of United MileagePlus and Delta SkyMiles loyalty programs can save on CLEAR+® memberships. United MileagePlus offers a $10 discount, $40 discount, and complimentary membership to Premier Platinum, Gold, Silver members, and United credit card holders, respectively. Delta SkyMiles offers a 15% discount on CLEAR memberships for holders of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card.
However, the specifics of these discounts vary between programs. For detailed and personalized discount info, it's recommended to log into your United MileagePlus or Delta SkyMiles account, review terms for your United or Delta co-branded credit card, visit the official CLEAR website, or contact CLEAR customer service. Check airline loyalty program benefits pages for the latest CLEAR partnership discounts.
Here's a summary of known discounts:
| Program | Discount on CLEAR+® | Eligible Group | |--------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | United MileagePlus | $149 discounted annual rate | MileagePlus elites and Chase co-branded cardholders (exact elite discount tiers not detailed) | | Delta SkyMiles | 15% off CLEAR membership | Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card holders; further discounts linked to SkyMiles status (details not fully specified) | | TSA PreCheck Bundle | $121.05 first year CLEAR+® | Anyone bundling TSA PreCheck with CLEAR+® membership | | NerdWallet Special Offer | 2-month free trial | Anyone via NerdWallet sign-up (non-status based) |
For those interested, the specific American Express cards mentioned, their NerdWallet ratings, and application links are provided. Keep in mind that the CLEAR+® standard price is normally about $209 annually, but options to bundle CLEAR+® with TSA PreCheck for a discounted total are available. Existing CLEAR+® members can get the discount on their next renewal by adding their MileagePlus or SkyMiles number to their CLEAR accounts.
- The American Express cards reviewed offer a statement credit towards the cost of a CLEAR+® membership, with one card providing a $199 credit to cover the annual fee.
- United MileagePlus offers various discounts on CLEAR+® memberships, including a $10 discount, $40 discount, complimentary membership, and exclusive deals for credit card holders.
- Delta SkyMiles offers a 15% discount on CLEAR memberships for holders of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, with potential additional savings for SkyMiles status holders.
- For those who bundle TSA PreCheck with CLEAR+®, a discounted rate of $121.05 for the first year of CLEAR+® membership is available.
- NerdWallet is offering a 2-month free trial for CLEAR+® membership, accessible via the NerdWallet sign-up.
