CLEAR

CLEAR: Identity Verification for Airports, Stadiums, and More

CLEAR is an identity company that develops a biometric verification platform aimed at streamlining and making safer travel and access in various environments. Its approach centers on verifying that each person is who they claim to be, with applications ranging from airport security screening to access to sports venues or identification in digital services.

Key Services

• CLEAR+: annual membership that provides access to more than 150 CLEAR Lanes at airports, speeding up security screening through identity verification. It includes the option to add up to three people to the account.
• TSA PreCheck: enrollment or renewal service in the TSA PreCheck program, with no appointment necessary, to facilitate security screening.
• CLEAR Concierge: premium service with a dedicated Ambassador who guides travelers through the airport and offers a direct path through the CLEAR+ Lane.
• CLEAR App: mobile application that allows planning the trip from home to the boarding gate, with information on the optimal time to leave for the airport. It includes CLEAR ID, a free digital ID.
• CLEAR Perks: benefits program with partners that, according to the company, unlocks over $500 in perks, from expedited passport services to luggage shipment.
• CLEAR Mobile: app-based lane available at select airports, offering more predictable security screening.
• CLEAR Sports: identity verification to access sports stadiums and arenas via QR code in the app.

Presence in Airports and Other Environments

The company operates in airports, arenas, and other spaces. In the airport sector, CLEAR+ provides access to more than 150 CLEAR Lanes. In the sports sector, the company states it is present in 9 stadiums nationwide. Additionally, it extends its identity technology to other contexts: verification for rideshare platforms, car rental without going to the counter, and building trust in digital environments through identity verification.

For Businesses

CLEAR offers identity solutions for businesses under the name CLEAR1, aimed at maximizing security and minimizing friction in customer interactions. The company notes that it helps organizations transform their customer experiences to increase trust, efficiency, satisfaction, and loyalty.

Corporate Data and History

Caryn Seidman Becker is the president, CEO, and founder of CLEAR. In 2010, she acquired the company after its bankruptcy filing and has since turned it into a global company with 62 airport locations, hundreds of partners, and more than 43 million verified users nationwide. The entity listed in the site's legal notice is Secure Identity, LLC.

Featured Partners

Among the partners the company highlights are LinkedIn, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Atmos Rewards, Expedia, Medicare, and Avis.

Medicare Access

The company offers the ability to access a Medicare account through CLEAR, as stated on its website.